Guidebook for Takoma Park

Jacques
Guidebook for Takoma Park

Food scene

A new addition to the neighborhood that has quickly become well regarded by the neighbors.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Girl and The Vine
7071 Carroll Ave
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A new addition to the neighborhood that has quickly become well regarded by the neighbors.
They offer freshly baked breads and other treats, plus a nice quiet work space if you happen to be teleworking.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spring Mill Bread Company
7300 Carroll Ave
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
They offer freshly baked breads and other treats, plus a nice quiet work space if you happen to be teleworking.
Our friends from Philly love this place and ask to go every time they visit! They offer unique pizza toppings with fresh ingredients. Super yummy (although a bit pricey). The outdoor seating is a great way to view the locals on a nice day.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roscoe's Pizzeria
7040 Carroll Ave
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our friends from Philly love this place and ask to go every time they visit! They offer unique pizza toppings with fresh ingredients. Super yummy (although a bit pricey). The outdoor seating is a great way to view the locals on a nice day.
A local favorite - yummy food and a bookstore in one!
251 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NW
251 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A local favorite - yummy food and a bookstore in one!
This is a bit farther from our place, but just across the street from the Takoma Metro. Follow your smell and you'll easily find it. So yummy!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soupergirl
314 Carroll St NW
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a bit farther from our place, but just across the street from the Takoma Metro. Follow your smell and you'll easily find it. So yummy!
Located in Downtown Silver Spring alongside many other restaurants this is our go to, family friendly, affordable pizza place.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MOD Pizza
909 Ellsworth Dr
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located in Downtown Silver Spring alongside many other restaurants this is our go to, family friendly, affordable pizza place.
A new addition to the neighborhood that receives rave reviews!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cielo Rojo Restaurant
7211 Carroll Ave
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A new addition to the neighborhood that receives rave reviews!

Groceries

This food co-op offers both a convenient place to grab a few things for your stay in the area but also showcases some of the uniqueness of the neighborhood.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Takoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op
201 Ethan Allen Ave
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This food co-op offers both a convenient place to grab a few things for your stay in the area but also showcases some of the uniqueness of the neighborhood.
The closest typical grocery store. Neighbors really like their on-site bakery.
Lidl
6881 New Hampshire Ave
The closest typical grocery store. Neighbors really like their on-site bakery.

Exercise and Relaxation

A well-loved yoga studio by people in Takoma Park
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Willow Street Yoga
6930 Carroll Ave
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A well-loved yoga studio by people in Takoma Park
Offers drop in classes
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bikram Yoga Takoma Park
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Offers drop in classes
We're not into massages and the like but many others love this place! Our neighbor highly recommends their acupuncturist.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Still Point Takoma Park
6 Grant Ave
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We're not into massages and the like but many others love this place! Our neighbor highly recommends their acupuncturist.
This is where we spend most of our afternoons. The children and adults alike are friendly, plus the park offers swings, climbing structures, slides and a natural spring for play.
Spring Park
This is where we spend most of our afternoons. The children and adults alike are friendly, plus the park offers swings, climbing structures, slides and a natural spring for play.
This large playground has separate play spaces for little and big kids. In the summer the splash pad is free and open to everyone from 9 am - 9 pm. Touch the green post if the water isn't running.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Takoma Community Center
300 Van Buren St NW
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This large playground has separate play spaces for little and big kids. In the summer the splash pad is free and open to everyone from 9 am - 9 pm. Touch the green post if the water isn't running.

Drinks

Offers tours while you taste; limited food options but nice outdoor seating.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
3 Stars Brewing Company
6400 Chillum Pl NW
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Offers tours while you taste; limited food options but nice outdoor seating.
Families looking to combine good drinks/food with a fun play area (a large sand box) will like Denizens.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Denizens Brewing Co.
1115 East-West Hwy
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Families looking to combine good drinks/food with a fun play area (a large sand box) will like Denizens.
Open to anyone, they will tell you they sell the best priced beer in the area! They have live music most evenings are about a five minute walk from our house.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard Ave
Open to anyone, they will tell you they sell the best priced beer in the area! They have live music most evenings are about a five minute walk from our house.

Emergencies/Health

This is the hospital where our daughter was born. We got great service. Ambulances will usually take you to Adventist Hospital (listed below).
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street Northwest
This is the hospital where our daughter was born. We got great service. Ambulances will usually take you to Adventist Hospital (listed below).
We have thankfully never needed their services, but neighbors recommend this Urgent Care most.
Patient First - Silver Spring
8206 Georgia Ave
We have thankfully never needed their services, but neighbors recommend this Urgent Care most.
We have an active parent list serve in the neighborhood that gives this urgent care the best recommendation for children.
PM Pediatrics
7401 Greenbelt Rd
We have an active parent list serve in the neighborhood that gives this urgent care the best recommendation for children.

Sightseeing

The Kennedy Center offers free performances every day at 6 pm. Check their website (https://www.kennedy-center.org/video/upcoming) for listings. Get there a bit early (time depends on popularity of show). Family friendly! Be sure to go on the roof as it offers amazing views!
498 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NW
498 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Consejos para la ciudad

Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Takoma Station

Takoma Station is on the Red Line that heads directly to Union Station and the National Mall. Go to www.wmata.com and use the Trip Planner to plan specifics and calculate the cost of your trip. For your convenience, two Smart Cards are located in the kitchenette. Children under 5 travel free.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Fort Totten

If you're headed east or west to places like University of Maryland College Park, rather than downtown, traveling directly to Fort Totten (Green Line) may make more sense. Use the Trip Planner at www.wmata.com for more information.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Takoma Station

Takoma Station is on the red line and takes you downtown to the museums and National Mall (via Union Station). Visit www.wmata.com and use the Trip Planner to calculate costs and travel length. The station is about a 20 minute walk (with some hills) from our place.
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Fort Totten Station

If your plans include the University of Maryland or northern Virginia the green/yellow line may give you more access. You can easily get to Fort Totten via a bus at the bottom of our street. Visit www.wmata.com for more details.
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Uber/Lyft

Uber and Lyft are another option for getting downtown. Prices vary depending on time of day and weather but you could plan for $10-15 for a trip. Walk to the bottom of the hill and use a group sharing option to save money.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Capital Bikeshare Carroll Ave

Rent a bike for a few hours or the whole day to let you explore more sites around the neighborhood and DC. Go to www.capitalbikeshare.com for more details.