Allison's Guidebook
Weekend Outings
Check out local artists, artisans and purveyors!
Eastern Market
225 7th Street SoutheastSo many new shops and restaurants to check out. Enjoy strolling along the cobblestone street with views of the river and Potomac Park
The Wharf Marina
600 Water St SWSo many new shops and restaurants to check out. Enjoy strolling along the cobblestone street with views of the river and Potomac Park
Food scene
This spot is super close to the property (literally a block away) and has a host of food options - pizza, burgers, sushi! it’s a food hall, plus a coffee shop/work space, plus offers a “made in DC” shop of local goods.
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The Roost
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastThis spot is super close to the property (literally a block away) and has a host of food options - pizza, burgers, sushi! it’s a food hall, plus a coffee shop/work space, plus offers a “made in DC” shop of local goods.
We’ve never had a bad meal here. It’s always delicious and we can walk off some of what we ate. It’s located on barracks row amid a lot of fun restaurants.
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Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th Street SoutheastWe’ve never had a bad meal here. It’s always delicious and we can walk off some of what we ate. It’s located on barracks row amid a lot of fun restaurants.
Artisan donuts, they rotate new flavors weekly. Need I say more?
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District Doughnut
749 8th Street SoutheastArtisan donuts, they rotate new flavors weekly. Need I say more?
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
526 8th Street SoutheastIce cream 🍦about 6 blocks away
A-hole-in-the-wall Indian place that does great take out!
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Aatish On the Hill
609 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastA-hole-in-the-wall Indian place that does great take out!
CHIKO Capitol Hill
423 8th St SEA take-out staple in our house
Massive food hall with tons of retail and fun “pop up” stores.
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Union Market
1309 5th Street NortheastMassive food hall with tons of retail and fun “pop up” stores.
Fancy Mexican food in a very nice atmosphere
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Paraíso Taquería & Mezcalería
1101 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastFancy Mexican food in a very nice atmosphere
the brig
1007 8th St SEOutdoor beer garden with televised sports, dog friendly!
Little Pearl
921 Pennsylvania Ave SECute coffee shop located inside of the Hill Center
Trusty's
1420 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastA neighborhood staple, but very much a dive bar.
Sightseeing
Fun to walk along the water, check out the boats, and stop for a bite along the way.
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The Yards Park
355 Water Street SoutheastFun to walk along the water, check out the boats, and stop for a bite along the way.
Lovely museum located on the National Mall. Take a walk to see great views of the Capitol and Washington Monument.
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Independence Avenue SouthwestLovely museum located on the National Mall. Take a walk to see great views of the Capitol and Washington Monument.
Treat Yourself
nailsaloon (Capitol Hill)
740 C Street SoutheastMy favorite local place to get a mani/pedi.
Blackbird Salon
801 Virginia Avenue SoutheastBest place for a haircut/color (if you can manage to get an appointment!)!
Shopping
Ginkgo Gardens
911 11th Street SoutheastVery close by garden shoppe with great gifts and items for those with a green thumb
Neighborhoods
Shopping, dinning, strolling along picturesque streets with views of the canal and the river.
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Georgetown
Shopping, dinning, strolling along picturesque streets with views of the canal and the river.