Guidebook for Washington
Sightseeing
Book a tour in advance or day-of or just walk around the grounds. 45 min by metro (red line). 1 hour by bus (bus 80). 25-30 min by bike.
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United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastBook a tour in advance or day-of or just walk around the grounds. 45 min by metro (red line). 1 hour by bus (bus 80). 25-30 min by bike.
This is probably the easiest museum to get to from our house and greatly under-appreciated! Great history on USPS. 30 min by metro (red line). 45 min by bus (bus 80). 20-25 minutes by bike.
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Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Posta
2 Massachusetts Ave NEThis is probably the easiest museum to get to from our house and greatly under-appreciated! Great history on USPS. 30 min by metro (red line). 45 min by bus (bus 80). 20-25 minutes by bike.
Everything Else
This is a beautiful place to bike and walk if you love nature. The capitol columns are a great place for photos. 15 minutes by car. 20 minutes by bike. Approx. 1 hour by bus or on foot.
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Arboretum
This is a beautiful place to bike and walk if you love nature. The capitol columns are a great place for photos. 15 minutes by car. 20 minutes by bike. Approx. 1 hour by bus or on foot.
Beautiful church and gardens! Daily mass & tour schedules at http://www.nationalshrine.com/site/c.osJRKVPBJnH/b.4719297/k.BF65/Home.htm. 15 min ride on bus 80. 10 min by bike. 30 min on foot.
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Basilika tal-Nazzarenu tal-Immakulata Konċezzjoni Nazzjonali
400 Michigan Avenue NortheastBeautiful church and gardens! Daily mass & tour schedules at http://www.nationalshrine.com/site/c.osJRKVPBJnH/b.4719297/k.BF65/Home.htm. 15 min ride on bus 80. 10 min by bike. 30 min on foot.
Beautiful gardens in a peaceful environment. 7 min driving (has parking. 10 min by bike (although it is uphill) or a half-hour walk. There is an H6 bus stop across the street.
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Il-Monasteru Franġiskan tal-Lvant
1400 Quincy St NEBeautiful gardens in a peaceful environment. 7 min driving (has parking. 10 min by bike (although it is uphill) or a half-hour walk. There is an H6 bus stop across the street.
Food Scene
Delicious Ethiopian Cuisine. Closes at 9pm on weeknights. Closed on Sundays. 5 minute ride on bus 80. 5-10 minute bikeride. 20-25 minute walk.
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Askale Cafe
3629 12th St NEDelicious Ethiopian Cuisine. Closes at 9pm on weeknights. Closed on Sundays. 5 minute ride on bus 80. 5-10 minute bikeride. 20-25 minute walk.
Our favorite local restaurant! Ingredients imported from Italy for this delicious Neapolitan-style pizza. Closed Tues. 10 min drive (has parking). 10 min by bike. 35-45 min walking. 25 min by bus H8.
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Menomale
2711 12th St NEOur favorite local restaurant! Ingredients imported from Italy for this delicious Neapolitan-style pizza. Closed Tues. 10 min drive (has parking). 10 min by bike. 35-45 min walking. 25 min by bus H8.