Michelle’s guidebook
The Food Scene: Our Recommended Restaurants
Lapis is a must-visit when in DC to try delicious Afghan food! And the best part is that it is literally right around the corner. Great options for all and excellent service. On weekends the line can be long so either make a reservation or get there early to put your name on the list.
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Lapis
1847 Columbia Rd NWLapis is a must-visit when in DC to try delicious Afghan food! And the best part is that it is literally right around the corner. Great options for all and excellent service. On weekends the line can be long so either make a reservation or get there early to put your name on the list.
Amazing family run Ethiopian food! Adams Morgan is known for its Ethiopian restaurants and this is our favorite. In fact, it was just recognized within the Michelin guide! Definitely recommend if you are looking to try a local spot.
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Zenebech Restaurant
2420 18th St NWAmazing family run Ethiopian food! Adams Morgan is known for its Ethiopian restaurants and this is our favorite. In fact, it was just recognized within the Michelin guide! Definitely recommend if you are looking to try a local spot.
Great breakfast, coffee and lunch options right down the street.
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Tryst
2459 18th St NWGreat breakfast, coffee and lunch options right down the street.
As California natives, we greatly appreciate having a Philz around the corner. It’s a great spot for a freshly brewed cup of coffee.
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Philz Coffee
1827 Adams Mill Rd NWAs California natives, we greatly appreciate having a Philz around the corner. It’s a great spot for a freshly brewed cup of coffee.
Amazing Lebanese restaurant with fresh appetizers, dining plates, and options for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike! A quick four-minute walk away. Plus you will end up right by the bridge overlooking Rock Creek Park and a wall mural with past US Presidents that is great for pictures!
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Annie's Paramount Steak House
1609 17th Street NorthwestAmazing Lebanese restaurant with fresh appetizers, dining plates, and options for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike! A quick four-minute walk away. Plus you will end up right by the bridge overlooking Rock Creek Park and a wall mural with past US Presidents that is great for pictures!
Sightseeing
The Zoo is only a 15-minute walk away and admission is FREE!
Hours:
Grounds: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admittance 4 p.m.)
Exhibit Buildings: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Amazonia opens at 10 a.m. year round)
Dining & Shopping: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Visitor Center: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Parque Zoológico Nacional Smithsonian
3001 Connecticut Ave NWThe Zoo is only a 15-minute walk away and admission is FREE!
Hours:
Grounds: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admittance 4 p.m.)
Exhibit Buildings: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Amazonia opens at 10 a.m. year round)
Dining & Shopping: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Visitor Center: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
On the national mall, this free Modern Art museum is one of our favorites. The exhibits are intriguing and offer a respite from the historical focus of much of DC. Plus, there is a great coffee shop in the lobby so it makes for a nice break spot between museums!
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Museo Hirshhorn
7th Street SouthwestOn the national mall, this free Modern Art museum is one of our favorites. The exhibits are intriguing and offer a respite from the historical focus of much of DC. Plus, there is a great coffee shop in the lobby so it makes for a nice break spot between museums!
A must visit when in DC, plus they are usually open later than other museums until 7:30 pm! (Just double check with Google prior to heading over for a late visit)
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National Portrait Gallery
A must visit when in DC, plus they are usually open later than other museums until 7:30 pm! (Just double check with Google prior to heading over for a late visit)
The National Mall contains all of the quintessential DC sights! From the Lincoln and Washington Memorials to the Natural History and Air and Space Museums, there is a ton to do. We advise taking a look at your options prior to heading over and making a plan for the main sights you would like to visit to make the most out of a trip.
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Mall Nacional
The National Mall contains all of the quintessential DC sights! From the Lincoln and Washington Memorials to the Natural History and Air and Space Museums, there is a ton to do. We advise taking a look at your options prior to heading over and making a plan for the main sights you would like to visit to make the most out of a trip.
If you are interested in US History, then this is your place! See the founding documents from the Declaration of Independence to the US Constitution up close and personal. Then, if you'd like to walk about ten minutes over to the National Portrait Gallery for the art.
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Museo Nacional de Archivos
701 Constitution Ave. NWIf you are interested in US History, then this is your place! See the founding documents from the Declaration of Independence to the US Constitution up close and personal. Then, if you'd like to walk about ten minutes over to the National Portrait Gallery for the art.
Neighborhoods
Grab a coffee at Compass, a cupcake at Baked and Wired, and stroll through the neighborhood. There is a beautiful waterfront area, and overall, it is excellent for shopping, cobblestone streets, and restaurants. Plus, check out Georgetown University for a historic campus!
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Georgetown
Grab a coffee at Compass, a cupcake at Baked and Wired, and stroll through the neighborhood. There is a beautiful waterfront area, and overall, it is excellent for shopping, cobblestone streets, and restaurants. Plus, check out Georgetown University for a historic campus!
DC Scene
If you are heading over to the Georgetown area, then we highly recommend grabbing a cupcake and coffee here! Unique flavors, friendly service, and a quick walk down to the waterfront make it a great spot.
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Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NWIf you are heading over to the Georgetown area, then we highly recommend grabbing a cupcake and coffee here! Unique flavors, friendly service, and a quick walk down to the waterfront make it a great spot.
Ben's is an institution, and they have a variety of options for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike! Plus once you are on U-street there is a ton of bars and nightlife to partake in.
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Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWBen's is an institution, and they have a variety of options for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike! Plus once you are on U-street there is a ton of bars and nightlife to partake in.
A few blocks over on 18th find this local favorite for a night out and music.
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Madam's Organ
2461 18th St NWA few blocks over on 18th find this local favorite for a night out and music.