Takoma Park Guide
Essentials
Great natural foods grocery with all the basics and then some. Excellent selection of wine and beer.
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Takoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op
201 Ethan Allen AveGreat natural foods grocery with all the basics and then some. Excellent selection of wine and beer.
Nearest drug store and on the way to the Takoma Metro stop.
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CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWNearest drug store and on the way to the Takoma Metro stop.
Getting Around
Capital Bikeshare Carroll Avenue
Rent a bike any time by using your credit card at the kiosk!
BUS TO SILVER SPRING: The F4 Bus, which you can pick up just around the corner across from the intersection of Philadelphia Ave and Holt Place, will take you to Downtown Silver Spring in about 10 minutes. Very easy and safe.
Philadelphia Ave & Holt Pl station
BUS TO SILVER SPRING: The F4 Bus, which you can pick up just around the corner across from the intersection of Philadelphia Ave and Holt Place, will take you to Downtown Silver Spring in about 10 minutes. Very easy and safe.
The Takoma Metro Station is a 12-minute walk from our house. Red Line train gets you to Union Station in 10 minutes.
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Takoma station
327 Cedar St NWThe Takoma Metro Station is a 12-minute walk from our house. Red Line train gets you to Union Station in 10 minutes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Low-key and friendly bar in the back of the Middle Eastern Restaurant. Everybody knows your name...
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Olive Lounge & Grill
7006 Carroll AveLow-key and friendly bar in the back of the Middle Eastern Restaurant. Everybody knows your name...
Fun spot to visit and sample their various brews! Usually a food truck out front, making it possible to make a meal of it.
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3 Stars Brewing Company
6400 Chillum Pl NWFun spot to visit and sample their various brews! Usually a food truck out front, making it possible to make a meal of it.
Great bar and happy hour, especially when the weather is good and you can sit out back! This is an excellent restaurant, but in my humble opinion, it really shines as a place for happy hour drinks and light dinner. Fresh oysters from the region. Yum!
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Republic
6939 Laurel AveGreat bar and happy hour, especially when the weather is good and you can sit out back! This is an excellent restaurant, but in my humble opinion, it really shines as a place for happy hour drinks and light dinner. Fresh oysters from the region. Yum!
While a lovely all-day cafe with great good, coffee, and workspace, Takoma Bev Co is an awesome spot for cocktails, beer, wine and food in the evening.
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Takoma Beverage Company
6917 Laurel AveWhile a lovely all-day cafe with great good, coffee, and workspace, Takoma Bev Co is an awesome spot for cocktails, beer, wine and food in the evening.
Nice wine bar/cafe for everything from lunch to drinks to dinner. Small carry out food/beverage/gourmet grocery in the basement too! Outdoor seating.
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The Girl and The Vine
7071 Carroll AveNice wine bar/cafe for everything from lunch to drinks to dinner. Small carry out food/beverage/gourmet grocery in the basement too! Outdoor seating.
Fun restaurant, bar, and bookstore serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Range of dishes, including many that are vegan/vegetarian/gluten free. Opens 8am weekdays, 9am weekends.
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Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWFun restaurant, bar, and bookstore serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Range of dishes, including many that are vegan/vegetarian/gluten free. Opens 8am weekdays, 9am weekends.
Local tavern with great live music. Jazz jam 7-10 pm every Tuesday.
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Takoma station
327 Cedar St NWLocal tavern with great live music. Jazz jam 7-10 pm every Tuesday.
Sightseeing
From our neighborhood, Metro will get you to downtown Washington, DC and the National Mall in under half an hour.
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Monumento a Washington
2 15th St NWFrom our neighborhood, Metro will get you to downtown Washington, DC and the National Mall in under half an hour.
Getting to the White House and other downtown attractions is very easy.
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Jardín Sur de la Casa Blanca
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWGetting to the White House and other downtown attractions is very easy.
Take the Metro to Judiciary Square (12 minutes) to visit the National Gallery of Art.
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Galería Nacional de Arte
Constitution Avenue NorthwestTake the Metro to Judiciary Square (12 minutes) to visit the National Gallery of Art.
Take the Metro to the Woodley Park/National Zoo stop (25 minutes) and you're at the zoo, where you can visit Bao Bao, the baby panda, among others!
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Parque Zoológico Nacional Smithsonian
3001 Connecticut Ave NWTake the Metro to the Woodley Park/National Zoo stop (25 minutes) and you're at the zoo, where you can visit Bao Bao, the baby panda, among others!
Union Station- Beautifully restored train station worthy a visit itself, and starting point for DC tour buses and the National Mall. Large number of restaurant and food court options!
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Union Station
Union Station- Beautifully restored train station worthy a visit itself, and starting point for DC tour buses and the National Mall. Large number of restaurant and food court options!
The heart of the downtown shopping district and good starting point for visits to the White House or Smithsonian Museum of American History. A 20-minute ride on the Red Line from Takoma Station.
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Metro Center Station
607 13th St NWThe heart of the downtown shopping district and good starting point for visits to the White House or Smithsonian Museum of American History. A 20-minute ride on the Red Line from Takoma Station.
It's tiny, but the Roscoe the Rooster statue is a hilarious reminder of an infamous previous member of the T.P. community.
Roscoe the Rooster Statue
6900-6998 Laurel AveIt's tiny, but the Roscoe the Rooster statue is a hilarious reminder of an infamous previous member of the T.P. community.
The Smithsonian Museums, federal government buildings, and national monuments that line the National Mall are must-sees when in Washington, DC, and they are all free. Take the Red Line from Takoma Station 11 minutes to Union Station and walk the Mall from East to West. You can't possibly visit everything in one day!
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Mall Nacional
The Smithsonian Museums, federal government buildings, and national monuments that line the National Mall are must-sees when in Washington, DC, and they are all free. Take the Red Line from Takoma Station 11 minutes to Union Station and walk the Mall from East to West. You can't possibly visit everything in one day!
The newest Smithsonian Museum- a must for those wishing to understand U.S. history and culture. You could easily spend an entire day in this museum. Luckily, it has a fantastic cafeteria.
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Museo Nacional de Historia y Cultura Afroamericana
1400 Constitution Ave. NWThe newest Smithsonian Museum- a must for those wishing to understand U.S. history and culture. You could easily spend an entire day in this museum. Luckily, it has a fantastic cafeteria.
Entertainment & Activities
Excellent art-house movie theatre. Beautiful art deco styling and only a short bus or Metro ride from T.P.
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AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville RoadExcellent art-house movie theatre. Beautiful art deco styling and only a short bus or Metro ride from T.P.
Large Multi-plex showing the latest movies on multiple screens.
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Regal Majestic Stadium 20 and IMAX
900 Ellsworth DrLarge Multi-plex showing the latest movies on multiple screens.
MAD Fitness
7322 Carroll AveBoutique gym run by local mother and daughter team!
Excellent yoga studio that's local institution. Many classes, drop-ins welcomed!
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Willow Street Yoga
6930 Carroll AveExcellent yoga studio that's local institution. Many classes, drop-ins welcomed!
Yoga Heights Takoma
255 Carroll St NWNewer yoga studio; drop-ins welcomed!
Get your spin on with this indoor cycling class studio!
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CYCLED!
6960 Carroll St NWGet your spin on with this indoor cycling class studio!
Arts & Culture
The newest Smithsonian Museum- a must for those wishing to understand U.S. history and culture. You could easily spend an entire day in this museum. Luckily, it has a fantastic cafeteria.
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Museo Nacional de Historia y Cultura Afroamericana
1400 Constitution Ave. NWThe newest Smithsonian Museum- a must for those wishing to understand U.S. history and culture. You could easily spend an entire day in this museum. Luckily, it has a fantastic cafeteria.
Great museum right next to the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop. Interesting permanent collection and exhibits. Courtyard is a great place to sit and work in downtown DC.
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National Portrait Gallery
Great museum right next to the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop. Interesting permanent collection and exhibits. Courtyard is a great place to sit and work in downtown DC.
Take the Metro to Judiciary Square (12 minutes) to visit the National Gallery of Art. Great views of downtown DC and the Mall from the new tower of the East Wing.
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Galería Nacional de Arte
Constitution Avenue NorthwestTake the Metro to Judiciary Square (12 minutes) to visit the National Gallery of Art. Great views of downtown DC and the Mall from the new tower of the East Wing.
One of the best collections of modern art in the country. Take the Metro to Dupont Circle (20 minutes) and you're there!
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La Colección Phillips
1600 21st St NWOne of the best collections of modern art in the country. Take the Metro to Dupont Circle (20 minutes) and you're there!
This is out of the way- 30-40 minute drive from our house and in the outer suburbs of DC. BUT, it's one of the most beautiful modern and contemporary art museums there is. Fantastic museum and free! you need to reserve tix ahead. If they're "sold out," it's possible to go if you arrive by bus. Ask us for info.
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Museo Glenstone
12100 Glen RdThis is out of the way- 30-40 minute drive from our house and in the outer suburbs of DC. BUT, it's one of the most beautiful modern and contemporary art museums there is. Fantastic museum and free! you need to reserve tix ahead. If they're "sold out," it's possible to go if you arrive by bus. Ask us for info.
Parks & Nature
Sligo Creek has a lovely trail next to it- perfect for biking, running, or walking! Reach Sligo Creek by walking along Carroll Ave. Dip down to the park just before the bridge.
Detailed directions from our house:
At the bottom of our driveway, take a left. At the second light, bear left to stay on Carroll Ave. Keep going down the hill on Carroll and you’ll come to a bridge that crosses Sligo Creek Park. Just before that bridge, take the right that drops dramatically. Cross the road at the bottom to get to the other side of the creek, where you will find a path. This pathway meanders along the creek, replete with joggers and bikers. That’s your closest bit of nature.
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Sligo Creek Park
15131 Anacostia Tributary Trail SystemSligo Creek has a lovely trail next to it- perfect for biking, running, or walking! Reach Sligo Creek by walking along Carroll Ave. Dip down to the park just before the bridge.
Detailed directions from our house:
At the bottom of our driveway, take a left. At the second light, bear left to stay on Carroll Ave. Keep going down the hill on Carroll and you’ll come to a bridge that crosses Sligo Creek Park. Just before that bridge, take the right that drops dramatically. Cross the road at the bottom to get to the other side of the creek, where you will find a path. This pathway meanders along the creek, replete with joggers and bikers. That’s your closest bit of nature.
Beautiful park that bisects Washington, DC. Great for walking, biking, or picnics. A national treasure!
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Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWBeautiful park that bisects Washington, DC. Great for walking, biking, or picnics. A national treasure!