Susan's Homeguide
Food scene
eclectic food stands, groceries, and shops – for true foodies
eclectic food stands, groceries, and shops – for true foodies.
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Union Market
1309 5th St NEeclectic food stands, groceries, and shops – for true foodies.
municipal fish market, with restaurants and shops
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Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
1100 Maine Ave SWmunicipal fish market, with restaurants and shops
dark, vintage, and classy speakeasy. requires reservations in advance
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the Gibson
2009 14th St NWdark, vintage, and classy speakeasy. requires reservations in advance
Neighborhoods
we recommend Two Nineteen Restaurant and Cigar Bar – great live music.
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Old Town
we recommend Two Nineteen Restaurant and Cigar Bar – great live music.
great for a walk - historic bars and cobblestone streets
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Georgetown
great for a walk - historic bars and cobblestone streets
Dupont Circle
great for nightlife
great urban nightlife. take the dc streetcar to barhop! streetcar ends at union station (metro).
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H Street Northeast
H Street Northeastgreat urban nightlife. take the dc streetcar to barhop! streetcar ends at union station (metro).
Sightseeing
take a ride on the eye (aka the ferris wheel), mgm grand hotel and casino nearby.
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Il-Port Nazzjonali
165 Waterfront Sttake a ride on the eye (aka the ferris wheel), mgm grand hotel and casino nearby.
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Getting Around DC
Tip: Download the Washington DC Metro App
There are several ways to get around DC – water taxi, metro, trolley, and more. Links below will direct you to official timetables and stops for your preferred method of travel.
The DC Street Car rides through the H Street Corridor and is a 10-minute walk from our house. It will also take you directly to Union Station.
Water Taxi:
https://www.potomacriverboatco.com/water-taxi/wharf
DC Street Car:
https://www.dcstreetcar.com/riding/service-schedule/
Trolley:
https://www.trolleytours.com/washington-dc/map
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Popular Attractions
Popular Attractions:
The National Mall – The Smithsonian Institute https://www.si.edu/museums
Non-Smithsonian Museums http://www.stuckindc.com/ranked/dcs-61-non-smithsonian-museums-ranked/
DC Monuments and Memorials https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/monuments-memorials
Our Favorites Among Them:
The International Spy Museum (Susan’s)
The Newseum (Jaime’s)
National Museum of Natural History
Lincoln Memorial
Popular Attractions:
The National Mall – The Smithsonian Institute https://www.si.edu/museums
Non-Smithsonian Museums http://www.stuckindc.com/ranked/dcs-61-non-smithsonian-museums-ranked/
DC Monuments and Memorials https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/monuments-memorials
Our Favorites Among Them:
The International Spy Museum (Susan’s)
The Newseum (Jaime’s)
National Museum of Natural History
Lincoln Memorial
Map: https://www.wheretraveler.com/sites/default/files/DC_National_Mall_Map.pdf
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Other Cool Things to Do
Paddle Boarding and Kayaking on the Potomac
Tidal Basin Brunch and Sunset Cruises
Tour Embassy Row
The Kennedy Center of the Performance Arts
Watch a game at Nationals Park Baseball Stadium
Distillery Crawl, Ivy City
Go for a run - https://washington.org/visit-dc/top-running-spots-in-around-washington-dc
There’s plenty more to do and see outside the city. Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania are some great day trips – feel free to ask about those areas as well.