Guidebook for Washington
Sightseeing
Great free tour. Do not miss the Library of Congress across the street with it's stunning architecture, interior design and amazing collections.
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Centro visitatori del Campidoglio degli Stati Uniti
First Street SoutheastGreat free tour. Do not miss the Library of Congress across the street with it's stunning architecture, interior design and amazing collections.
Food Scene
Et Voila!
5120 MacArthur BlvdVery good Belgian Bistro. Call ahead for reservations!
Take a seat in the front cafe or at the bar before 7:00 on weekdays and before 6:00 on weekends to take advantage of their Happy Hour menu. It is one of the best dining values in NW DC. A glass of wine and the seafood stew Provencal is $48 on the regular menu and $17 during the early bird seating.
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BlackSalt
4883 MacArthur Blvd NWTake a seat in the front cafe or at the bar before 7:00 on weekdays and before 6:00 on weekends to take advantage of their Happy Hour menu. It is one of the best dining values in NW DC. A glass of wine and the seafood stew Provencal is $48 on the regular menu and $17 during the early bird seating.
Salt & Pepper Restaurant
5125 MacArthur BlvdAmerican well prepared, good solid neighborhood restaurant.
During happy hour cheese pizzas are $5. Very creative pizzas with herbs and a variety of cheeses for the discerning pizza palette. Decent wines and beer selection. Nutella Calzone is the dessert of choice. They have also added Gelatto to their menu.
7th Hill Pizza Palisades
During happy hour cheese pizzas are $5. Very creative pizzas with herbs and a variety of cheeses for the discerning pizza palette. Decent wines and beer selection. Nutella Calzone is the dessert of choice. They have also added Gelatto to their menu.
One of the best Japanese restaurants in Washington, DC. If you go, dine on the tasting menu.
Sakedokoro Makoto
4822 MacArthur Blvd NWOne of the best Japanese restaurants in Washington, DC. If you go, dine on the tasting menu.
Hot prepared foods, bakery & breads, cheeses, fruits and vegetables, snacks. Good quality, though a bit pricey.
Palisades Farmers Market
4865 MacArthur Blvd NWHot prepared foods, bakery & breads, cheeses, fruits and vegetables, snacks. Good quality, though a bit pricey.
Parks & Nature
Walk or jog or bike the tow path on the historic canal. You can walk there from the house! Take the tow path downriver to Georgetown or rent a bike at Fletchers Boathouse and cycle upriver to Bethesda.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Walk or jog or bike the tow path on the historic canal. You can walk there from the house! Take the tow path downriver to Georgetown or rent a bike at Fletchers Boathouse and cycle upriver to Bethesda.
The trail head for BK Park is on MacArthur Blvd just past Ashby St a mere 3 blocks away. Enjoy a walk in these very safe woods to clear your head.
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Battery Kemble Park
3035 Chain Bridge Rd NWThe trail head for BK Park is on MacArthur Blvd just past Ashby St a mere 3 blocks away. Enjoy a walk in these very safe woods to clear your head.
Rent rowboats, kayaks and canoes here for the Potomac River. Rent bikes here as well for the C&O tow path or the Capitol Crescent Trail.
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Fletchers Cove Boathouse
4940 Canal Rd NWRent rowboats, kayaks and canoes here for the Potomac River. Rent bikes here as well for the C&O tow path or the Capitol Crescent Trail.
Arts & Culture
Theaters (5), symphony and opera house, this is one of the great performing arts venues in the United States. It was built as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Stunning views of the Potomac River, 2 roof top dining options and food carts in the lobby. Free performances 365 nights a year on the Millennium Stage. For a budget evening arrive at 5:30 and buy a 1/2 price sandwich and wine from the food cart, walk out onto the terrace overlooking the Potomac River and enjoy the sunset (dinner with a stunning sunset view!). Return to the spectacular lobby for the free performance from 6:00 to 7:00. Return to the cart for coffee/tea and a cookie to enjoy as you enjoy the art installations in the lobby and the view from the rooftop terrace towards the Lincoln Memorial. Great selfie opportunities!
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWTheaters (5), symphony and opera house, this is one of the great performing arts venues in the United States. It was built as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Stunning views of the Potomac River, 2 roof top dining options and food carts in the lobby. Free performances 365 nights a year on the Millennium Stage. For a budget evening arrive at 5:30 and buy a 1/2 price sandwich and wine from the food cart, walk out onto the terrace overlooking the Potomac River and enjoy the sunset (dinner with a stunning sunset view!). Return to the spectacular lobby for the free performance from 6:00 to 7:00. Return to the cart for coffee/tea and a cookie to enjoy as you enjoy the art installations in the lobby and the view from the rooftop terrace towards the Lincoln Memorial. Great selfie opportunities!
What can I say, one of the greatest collections of museums in the world, 11 Smithsonian museums are on or near the Mall. All are open 7 days a week and are free to the public! Consult the book on the museums in the room and feel free to ask me for guidance.
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National Mall
What can I say, one of the greatest collections of museums in the world, 11 Smithsonian museums are on or near the Mall. All are open 7 days a week and are free to the public! Consult the book on the museums in the room and feel free to ask me for guidance.
Essentials
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdThey sell wine, beer and have a Starbucks onsite.
CVS Pharmacy
4859 MacArthur Blvd NWPharmacy and a minute clinic in store.
Entertainment & Activities
Bike and foot paths, lawn, water fountain, view of the Potomac River, sculpture. Outdoor concerts in summer. Close to Georgetown cupcakes. Movie theater as well!
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Parco sul Lungomare di Georgetown
3100 K St NWBike and foot paths, lawn, water fountain, view of the Potomac River, sculpture. Outdoor concerts in summer. Close to Georgetown cupcakes. Movie theater as well!
Getting Around
Download the app in advance of your trip so that you can use it while here. These are smartcars that you rent by the minute!
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SHARE NOW Carsharing Austin
901 E 6th StDownload the app in advance of your trip so that you can use it while here. These are smartcars that you rent by the minute!