Esther’s guidebook.
Neighborhood
Chevy Chase is a 100-year-old neighborhood with a great community. A lovely, livable place with a distinctive character. Throughout its development, the neighborhood has striven to create its own identity, which has been accomplished through its places of worship, schools, public facilities, and its thriving commercial district. The area is remarkably safe, streets are clean and quiet.
From The Bunker: 9 minutes by car, only one stop from Friendship Heights metro (red line)
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Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase is a 100-year-old neighborhood with a great community. A lovely, livable place with a distinctive character. Throughout its development, the neighborhood has striven to create its own identity, which has been accomplished through its places of worship, schools, public facilities, and its thriving commercial district. The area is remarkably safe, streets are clean and quiet.
From The Bunker: 9 minutes by car, only one stop from Friendship Heights metro (red line)
Bethesda, Maryland (MD) is a bustling urban community located in Montgomery County just north of the city boundary of Washington, DC. Downtown Bethesda is home to 20 art galleries, more than 200 ethnic restaurants, two live theatres, music and dance studios and numerous boutiques.
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Bethesda
Bethesda, Maryland (MD) is a bustling urban community located in Montgomery County just north of the city boundary of Washington, DC. Downtown Bethesda is home to 20 art galleries, more than 200 ethnic restaurants, two live theatres, music and dance studios and numerous boutiques.
Georgetown is a charming area with Federal-style architecture, cobblestone streets and fashion and design shops. The dining scene is defined by upmarket restaurants and waterfront seafood spots, while nightlife spans boisterous college bars, traditional taverns and intimate live music lounges. Georgetown Waterfront Park has a riverside promenade and gardens, and there's a bike path along the C&O Canal.
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Georgetown
Georgetown is a charming area with Federal-style architecture, cobblestone streets and fashion and design shops. The dining scene is defined by upmarket restaurants and waterfront seafood spots, while nightlife spans boisterous college bars, traditional taverns and intimate live music lounges. Georgetown Waterfront Park has a riverside promenade and gardens, and there's a bike path along the C&O Canal.
Explore Dupont Circle and you’ll discover dozens of bistros, bars, boutiques and museums, as well as the vibrant stretch along 17th Street famed for its gay-owned businesses.
Every day of the year, laid-back locals and savvy visitors flock to the Dupont Circle fountain to read, people-watch and meet up with others. We highly recommend getting in some time there, too.
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Dupont Circle
Explore Dupont Circle and you’ll discover dozens of bistros, bars, boutiques and museums, as well as the vibrant stretch along 17th Street famed for its gay-owned businesses.
Every day of the year, laid-back locals and savvy visitors flock to the Dupont Circle fountain to read, people-watch and meet up with others. We highly recommend getting in some time there, too.
Sightseeing
This is one of the best places to hike and bike in the Washington, DC area. Visitors can picnic, hike, bike, roller blade, play tennis, fish, horseback ride, listen to a concert, or attend programs with a park ranger. All year around. IS FREE TO ENTER!! 0.7 miles from the apartment.
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Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWThis is one of the best places to hike and bike in the Washington, DC area. Visitors can picnic, hike, bike, roller blade, play tennis, fish, horseback ride, listen to a concert, or attend programs with a park ranger. All year around. IS FREE TO ENTER!! 0.7 miles from the apartment.
Peak bloom is the magical moment visitors want to be on hand for during the cherry blossom season. The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70 percent of the trees surrounding the Tidal Basin have opened their buds, creating an unforgettable sea of pink and white. A unique and unforgettable! DON'T MISS IT if you are visiting in the Spring.
The average peak bloom date, which is when 70% of the flowers of the cherry blossom trees are open, is around April 4. In the past, peak bloom has occurred as early as March 15 and as late as April 18. Very nice bike ride from the apartment.
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National Cherry Blossom Festival
900 Constitution Avenue NorthwestPeak bloom is the magical moment visitors want to be on hand for during the cherry blossom season. The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70 percent of the trees surrounding the Tidal Basin have opened their buds, creating an unforgettable sea of pink and white. A unique and unforgettable! DON'T MISS IT if you are visiting in the Spring.
The average peak bloom date, which is when 70% of the flowers of the cherry blossom trees are open, is around April 4. In the past, peak bloom has occurred as early as March 15 and as late as April 18. Very nice bike ride from the apartment.
The National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. It is part of the Smithsonian Institution. The best-known residents are the giant pandas. FREE ENTRY!
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Parque Zoológico Nacional Smithsonian
3001 Connecticut Ave NWThe National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. It is part of the Smithsonian Institution. The best-known residents are the giant pandas. FREE ENTRY!
The National Mall - the great swath of green in the middle of the capital city is stretching from the foot of the United States Capitol to the Potomac River. The National Mall is America's front yard, featuring the Washington Monument, WWII, Lincoln Memorials and more...
.Lincoln Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
DC War Memorial
World War II Memorial
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Washington Monument
Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
Transportation to the National mall is easiest from the apartment. Metrobus E6 and Metro (red line) at Friendship Heights)
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Mall Nacional
The National Mall - the great swath of green in the middle of the capital city is stretching from the foot of the United States Capitol to the Potomac River. The National Mall is America's front yard, featuring the Washington Monument, WWII, Lincoln Memorials and more...
.Lincoln Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
DC War Memorial
World War II Memorial
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Washington Monument
Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
Transportation to the National mall is easiest from the apartment. Metrobus E6 and Metro (red line) at Friendship Heights)
The Georgetown Waterfront Park is a national park completed in Washington, DC in the fall of 2011. Part of the Georgetown Historic District, the park stretches along the banks of the Potomac River from 31st Street, NW to the Key Bridge
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Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWThe Georgetown Waterfront Park is a national park completed in Washington, DC in the fall of 2011. Part of the Georgetown Historic District, the park stretches along the banks of the Potomac River from 31st Street, NW to the Key Bridge
Constitution Gardens is situated between our Vietnam Memorial and World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Constitution Gardens is a living legacy to the founding of the republic as well as an oasis in the midst of a city landscape.
Constitution Gardens
Constitution Avenue NorthwestConstitution Gardens is situated between our Vietnam Memorial and World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Constitution Gardens is a living legacy to the founding of the republic as well as an oasis in the midst of a city landscape.
Top destination for plant lovers. Aquatic plants are aplenty, as the gardens are the only national park dedicated to the growth and study of water-based plant life. Voyagers will find thousands of lotuses, water lilies and hyacinths as they wade through this oasis, which includes 45 ponds.
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Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue NortheastTop destination for plant lovers. Aquatic plants are aplenty, as the gardens are the only national park dedicated to the growth and study of water-based plant life. Voyagers will find thousands of lotuses, water lilies and hyacinths as they wade through this oasis, which includes 45 ponds.
Take some time to explore this urban oasis, with its elaborate gardens, cascading fountains and Joan of Arc statue. Situated near the Columbia Heights neighborhood, Meridian Hill was first a mansion, then a camp for Union soldiers, and eventually, an Italianate-style garden. Today, the park serves as a community gathering place that hosts a drum circle every Sunday.
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Parque Meridian Hill
W Street NorthwestTake some time to explore this urban oasis, with its elaborate gardens, cascading fountains and Joan of Arc statue. Situated near the Columbia Heights neighborhood, Meridian Hill was first a mansion, then a camp for Union soldiers, and eventually, an Italianate-style garden. Today, the park serves as a community gathering place that hosts a drum circle every Sunday.
Just a 15-minute drive from DC, Great Falls Park showcases the Potomac River in truly breathtaking fashion. Park visitors can hike along six different trails on the park’s grounds, including the River Trail, which is your best bet for spectacular views of Mather Gorge.
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Parque de las Grandes Cataratas
9200 Old Dominion DrJust a 15-minute drive from DC, Great Falls Park showcases the Potomac River in truly breathtaking fashion. Park visitors can hike along six different trails on the park’s grounds, including the River Trail, which is your best bet for spectacular views of Mather Gorge.
It is both the second-largest church building in the United States, and the fourth-tallest structure in Washington, D.C. The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington, commonly known as Washington National Cathedral, is an American cathedral of the Episcopal Church. Washington National Cathedral holds a unique place at the intersection of sacred and civic life.
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Washington National Cathedral
It is both the second-largest church building in the United States, and the fourth-tallest structure in Washington, D.C. The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington, commonly known as Washington National Cathedral, is an American cathedral of the Episcopal Church. Washington National Cathedral holds a unique place at the intersection of sacred and civic life.
The United States Botanic Garden is a botanic garden on the grounds of the United States Capitol. It is a living plant museum that informs visitors about the importance, and often irreplaceable value, of plants to the well-being of humans and to earth's fragile ecosystems. It is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America.
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Jardín Botánico de los Estados Unidos
100 Maryland Ave SWThe United States Botanic Garden is a botanic garden on the grounds of the United States Capitol. It is a living plant museum that informs visitors about the importance, and often irreplaceable value, of plants to the well-being of humans and to earth's fragile ecosystems. It is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America.
Food Markets
Broad Branch Market is an independent, community-focused market in Chevy Chase, DC. Local shop for gourmet groceries, craft coffee, beer & wine plus takeout foods & buffet catering.
Broad Branch Market
5608 Broad Branch Rd NWBroad Branch Market is an independent, community-focused market in Chevy Chase, DC. Local shop for gourmet groceries, craft coffee, beer & wine plus takeout foods & buffet catering.
The best quality wines, spirits and craft beer. GREAT PRICES!!
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Magruder's
5626 Connecticut Ave NWThe best quality wines, spirits and craft beer. GREAT PRICES!!
Fishery Seafood Market
5509 Connecticut Ave NWFresh seafood market
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWSafeway is an American supermarket chain founded in April 191.5
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Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWSafeway is an American supermarket chain founded in April 191.5
Transportation
The station is 1.3 mile form the apartment. Metrobus line (E4), routes between the subway station and the apartment (metrobus stop 3 blocks and 2 steps). 10 minutes ride.
This is the closest Metro station. It is also the bus hub. You can get anywhere from here.
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Friendship Heights Station
5337 Wisconsin Ave NWThe station is 1.3 mile form the apartment. Metrobus line (E4), routes between the subway station and the apartment (metrobus stop 3 blocks and 2 steps). 10 minutes ride.
This is the closest Metro station. It is also the bus hub. You can get anywhere from here.
Great way to explore the surroundings!
Capital Bikeshare is metro DC's bikeshare service, with 4,300 bikes and 500+ stations across 7 jurisdictions: Washington, DC.; Arlington, VA; Alexandria, VA; Montgomery, MD; Prince George's County, MD; Fairfax County, VA; and the City of Falls Church, VA. Designed for quick trips with convenience in mind, it’s a fun and affordable way to get around.
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Capital Bikeshare
Great way to explore the surroundings!
Capital Bikeshare is metro DC's bikeshare service, with 4,300 bikes and 500+ stations across 7 jurisdictions: Washington, DC.; Arlington, VA; Alexandria, VA; Montgomery, MD; Prince George's County, MD; Fairfax County, VA; and the City of Falls Church, VA. Designed for quick trips with convenience in mind, it’s a fun and affordable way to get around.
Entertainment
An independent, historic, nonprofit cinema in Washington, DC, offering first-run commercial movies, independent and foreign films, and special programs.
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Avalon Theater
5612 Connecticut Ave NWAn independent, historic, nonprofit cinema in Washington, DC, offering first-run commercial movies, independent and foreign films, and special programs.
GALA Hispanic Theatre
3333 14th St NWJohn F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWBlues Alley Club
1073 Wisconsin Ave NWOthers
CVS
1418 P St NWPharmacy
Circle Yoga is a local cooperative that offers yoga, meditation, and other practices to help students feel better inside and out. We are a neighborhood hub and a welcoming community that invites students to connect, find greater ease, and cultivate self-awareness. With mindfulness at the root of all we do, we take our practices off the mat, into our daily lives, and into the broader community.
Circle Yoga Cooperative
3838 Northampton St NWCircle Yoga is a local cooperative that offers yoga, meditation, and other practices to help students feel better inside and out. We are a neighborhood hub and a welcoming community that invites students to connect, find greater ease, and cultivate self-awareness. With mindfulness at the root of all we do, we take our practices off the mat, into our daily lives, and into the broader community.
Visit Relaxed Nails & Spa and treat your nails to a luxury makeover. With Relaxed Nails & Spa's hair removal services, you will leave feeling refreshed and silky smooth. This salon's doors are always open for walk-in appointments. ASK for Holly, she is the best!
Relaxed Nails Spa
5505 Connecticut Ave NWVisit Relaxed Nails & Spa and treat your nails to a luxury makeover. With Relaxed Nails & Spa's hair removal services, you will leave feeling refreshed and silky smooth. This salon's doors are always open for walk-in appointments. ASK for Holly, she is the best!
The Lafayette Recreation Center is a smaller site, nestled in the midst of a myriad of outdoor opportunities. If outdoor activities are your thing, Lafayette Recreation Center has something for you!
Lafayette Recreation Center
Quesada Street NorthwestThe Lafayette Recreation Center is a smaller site, nestled in the midst of a myriad of outdoor opportunities. If outdoor activities are your thing, Lafayette Recreation Center has something for you!
It is a premium cigar lounge and small plate eatery concept located in the Chevy Chase Pavilion.
Civil Cigar Lounge
It is a premium cigar lounge and small plate eatery concept located in the Chevy Chase Pavilion.
Shopping
Chevy Chase Pavilion is a modern retail space in Washington, DC featuring Old Navy, H&M, J.Crew, World Market, T-Mobile, Starbucks, The Cheesecake Factory, CVS Pharmacy and more.
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Chevy Chase Pavilion
5335 Wisconsin Ave NWChevy Chase Pavilion is a modern retail space in Washington, DC featuring Old Navy, H&M, J.Crew, World Market, T-Mobile, Starbucks, The Cheesecake Factory, CVS Pharmacy and more.
The Chevy Chase Arcade is an historic structure located in the Chevy Chase neighborhood in the Northwest Quadrant of Washington, D.C. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
Chevy Chase Arcade Barbershop
5520 Connecticut Ave NWThe Chevy Chase Arcade is an historic structure located in the Chevy Chase neighborhood in the Northwest Quadrant of Washington, D.C. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
Open-air shopping center that you've come to love. Great shopping and restaurants! Right on the Metro Line at Friendship Heights! Bloomingdale's, Whole Foods Market, P.F. Chang's, Talbots, Cole Haan, Anthropologie, Eileen Fisher, BCBG, MAC, Sephora, White House/Black Market, BCBMAXAZRIA, The Capital Grille, J. Jill, Ilori, Adolfo Dominguez, Le Pain Quotidien, Giggle and more...
The Shops at Wisconsin Place
5310 Western Ave NWOpen-air shopping center that you've come to love. Great shopping and restaurants! Right on the Metro Line at Friendship Heights! Bloomingdale's, Whole Foods Market, P.F. Chang's, Talbots, Cole Haan, Anthropologie, Eileen Fisher, BCBG, MAC, Sephora, White House/Black Market, BCBMAXAZRIA, The Capital Grille, J. Jill, Ilori, Adolfo Dominguez, Le Pain Quotidien, Giggle and more...
Catch Can offers a wide selection of mostly natural fiber, domestically made women's wear. In addition, we carry footwear, handbags, jewelry, soaps and lotions, cards, stationery, furniture, housewares, and gift items.
Catch Can
5516 Connecticut Ave NWCatch Can offers a wide selection of mostly natural fiber, domestically made women's wear. In addition, we carry footwear, handbags, jewelry, soaps and lotions, cards, stationery, furniture, housewares, and gift items.