Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
Looking for a neighborhood hangout? Look no further. The Pug is one of H Street's best for beers and general hanging out.
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The Pug
1234 H St NELooking for a neighborhood hangout? Look no further. The Pug is one of H Street's best for beers and general hanging out.
You like sherry and ham? Never had sherry? Go here.
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Mockingbird Hill
1843 7th Street NorthwestYou like sherry and ham? Never had sherry? Go here.
Raven Grill
3125 Mt Pleasant St NWDIVE BAR. CASH ONLY.
Live music every night! Classic DC institution.
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Jojo Restaurant & Bar
1518 U St NWLive music every night! Classic DC institution.
A Logan Circle classic; get the grilled cheese, go on Wednesday for trivia.
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Stoney's
1433 P St NWA Logan Circle classic; get the grilled cheese, go on Wednesday for trivia.
The Dubliner Restaurant
4 F St NWGo on St. Patty's Day for a Guinness.
Fantastic food, great cocktails. Perfect for catching a quick drink, or sitting down for a nice meal. Late night food served until 1am.
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Boundary Road
414 H Street NortheastFantastic food, great cocktails. Perfect for catching a quick drink, or sitting down for a nice meal. Late night food served until 1am.
Reservations only, and at $75 per person (for a 3 course cocktail tasting), you WILL NOT be disappointed at this, "BEST BAR IN AMERICA."
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Columbia Room
124 Blagden Alley NWReservations only, and at $75 per person (for a 3 course cocktail tasting), you WILL NOT be disappointed at this, "BEST BAR IN AMERICA."
Big Chief
2002 Fenwick St NEGet into the grunge in Ivy City!
Sightseeing
The most beautiful building in Washington, the Library of Congress (Jefferson building) has free walking tours each hour of the day. And gorgeous views of the Capitol to boot.
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Biblioteca del Congreso
101 Independence Ave SEThe most beautiful building in Washington, the Library of Congress (Jefferson building) has free walking tours each hour of the day. And gorgeous views of the Capitol to boot.
A bit packed, but great views of the Jefferson Memorial, MLK Memorial, and the Washington Mall.
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Tidal Basin Paddle Boats
1501 Maine Ave SWA bit packed, but great views of the Jefferson Memorial, MLK Memorial, and the Washington Mall.
If you're looking for a relaxing getaway on the busy National Mall, head to the southwest side of the mall, and enjoy the gardens of the FDR memorial. Then head home and watch the PBS doc!
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1850 West Basin Dr SWIf you're looking for a relaxing getaway on the busy National Mall, head to the southwest side of the mall, and enjoy the gardens of the FDR memorial. Then head home and watch the PBS doc!
If you've booked more than a month in advance, and are a US citizen, reach out to your congressman to book a tour of the White House.
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Jardín Sur de la Casa Blanca
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWIf you've booked more than a month in advance, and are a US citizen, reach out to your congressman to book a tour of the White House.
The Capitol is the literal center of Washington (our four quadrants, NW, NE, SW, SE, all start here). Book your tours on their website: http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/plan-visit
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The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
First Street SoutheastThe Capitol is the literal center of Washington (our four quadrants, NW, NE, SW, SE, all start here). Book your tours on their website: http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/plan-visit
In historic Anacostia, the home of Frederick Douglass, runaway slave, abolitionist, civil rights advocate, & author is accessible by ranger-led tours: http://www.nps.gov/frdo/planyourvisit/fees.htm
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Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W St SEIn historic Anacostia, the home of Frederick Douglass, runaway slave, abolitionist, civil rights advocate, & author is accessible by ranger-led tours: http://www.nps.gov/frdo/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Accessed by the Pentagon Metro stop (yellow and blue line), you could do both the Arlington Cemetery and Pentagon Memorial during the same afternoon.
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National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
1 N Rotary RdAccessed by the Pentagon Metro stop (yellow and blue line), you could do both the Arlington Cemetery and Pentagon Memorial during the same afternoon.
Harvard's Dumbarton Oaks Museum and Gardens is tucked away up the hill. The museum is free, but the gardens have a charge to enter. Worth it when the roses are in bloom.
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Dumbarton Oaks Museum
1703 32nd St NWHarvard's Dumbarton Oaks Museum and Gardens is tucked away up the hill. The museum is free, but the gardens have a charge to enter. Worth it when the roses are in bloom.
Take a day trip down to Alexandria! From Union Station, take the Red Line to Gallery Place, transfer to the Yellow Line to Huntington, getting off at King Street. A free trolley takes you downtown.
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Old Town Farmers Market
301 King StTake a day trip down to Alexandria! From Union Station, take the Red Line to Gallery Place, transfer to the Yellow Line to Huntington, getting off at King Street. A free trolley takes you downtown.
Hop the red line from Union Station to Dupont Circle. Look for the Q ST EXIT. Walk up Connecticut Ave, turn left onto R ST, then right onto 22nd ST. Enjoy the quietest, coolest nook in the city.
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Spanish Steps
1725 22nd St NWHop the red line from Union Station to Dupont Circle. Look for the Q ST EXIT. Walk up Connecticut Ave, turn left onto R ST, then right onto 22nd ST. Enjoy the quietest, coolest nook in the city.
Stunning during the spring, summer, and fall; accessible by walking bridge off the Mt. Vernon trail (or you can kayak/canoe over from the Boathouse in Georgetown). FREE!
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Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
Stunning during the spring, summer, and fall; accessible by walking bridge off the Mt. Vernon trail (or you can kayak/canoe over from the Boathouse in Georgetown). FREE!
Free tours available daily.
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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Avenue NortheastFree tours available daily.
Drive, bike, or take a cab/Uber to the Arboretum, where you can enjoy acres of walks through Azaleas, magnolias, and Asian gardens. Also home to a dozen columns from the original east Capitol facade.
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United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEDrive, bike, or take a cab/Uber to the Arboretum, where you can enjoy acres of walks through Azaleas, magnolias, and Asian gardens. Also home to a dozen columns from the original east Capitol facade.
Food Scene
Recently opened by a brother team, DC Harvest brings a neighborhood feel to refined dining. Saturday nights they have an incredible pork belly entree, and happy hour every day from 5-7p.
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DC Harvest
517 H St NERecently opened by a brother team, DC Harvest brings a neighborhood feel to refined dining. Saturday nights they have an incredible pork belly entree, and happy hour every day from 5-7p.
Spectacular Indian yums around the corner. Try the Spicy Chicken Curry.... and the spinach balls.... and the sang paneer... and the garlic roti...
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Indigo
243 K St NESpectacular Indian yums around the corner. Try the Spicy Chicken Curry.... and the spinach balls.... and the sang paneer... and the garlic roti...
Thursdays are karaoke night, but what really grabs your attention at this spot is the Godrirra Roll (and the TOTS).
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Sticky Rice
1224 H St NEThursdays are karaoke night, but what really grabs your attention at this spot is the Godrirra Roll (and the TOTS).
Put your name in on your way home, freshen up, and head back a couple hours later when your seats are ready. It's worth it. Trust me. $15 for a huge bowl of the best ramen I've ever had.
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Toki Underground
1234 H St NEPut your name in on your way home, freshen up, and head back a couple hours later when your seats are ready. It's worth it. Trust me. $15 for a huge bowl of the best ramen I've ever had.
The quintessential bar and restaurant in DC, a favorite of the locals. Try the Crab Tower. You won't regret it. Sunday is half price bottles of wine until 10p.
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Clyde's of Georgetown
3236 M St NWThe quintessential bar and restaurant in DC, a favorite of the locals. Try the Crab Tower. You won't regret it. Sunday is half price bottles of wine until 10p.
After a walk around Lafayette Square and seeing monuments, grab some oysters, chicken wings (double-dipped), and a pint of Yuengling.
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Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NWAfter a walk around Lafayette Square and seeing monuments, grab some oysters, chicken wings (double-dipped), and a pint of Yuengling.
Luke's Lobster Georgetown
1211 Potomac St NWTWO WORDS = LOBSTER ROLLS.
Bistro Francais
3124 M St NWBest eggs benedict in town.
Doesn't take reservations, but not to worry. Put your name in and perch up at the bar to watch your cocktails being made while the passersby head up and down 14th Street. The food will knock you out.
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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NWDoesn't take reservations, but not to worry. Put your name in and perch up at the bar to watch your cocktails being made while the passersby head up and down 14th Street. The food will knock you out.
Small coffee shop down the street, nothing spectacular, but will get the job done!
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Sidamo Coffee & Tea
417 H St NESmall coffee shop down the street, nothing spectacular, but will get the job done!
Authentic Ethiopian, right on H Street.
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Ethiopic Restaurant
401 H St NEAuthentic Ethiopian, right on H Street.
Located right near the WMATA metro entrance in Union Station, this Pret is a great spot for a quick bite before traveling.
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Pret A Manger
301 Pennsylvania Ave. SELocated right near the WMATA metro entrance in Union Station, this Pret is a great spot for a quick bite before traveling.
Delicious restaurant in a quaint rowhouse in Georgetown.
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Chez Billy Sud
1039 31st St NWDelicious restaurant in a quaint rowhouse in Georgetown.
Pretty decent burgers, karaoke night on Fridays.
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Timothy Dean Burger
250 K Street NortheastPretty decent burgers, karaoke night on Fridays.
Three blocks from the suite, a great community coffee shop that hosts open mic nights.
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Ebenezers Coffeehouse
201 F St NEThree blocks from the suite, a great community coffee shop that hosts open mic nights.
Johnny's Half Shell
"Old" DC restaurant. Great bartenders and oysters on the half shell.
BEST ITALIAN FOOD ON THE HILL. Make a reservation at this Florentine outpost in DC.
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Acqua Al 2
BEST ITALIAN FOOD ON THE HILL. Make a reservation at this Florentine outpost in DC.
Best restaurant in the city. Be sure to get there by 4p or 5p to put your name in. We typically drop our name, then head to a Nats game. Wait times can reach 2.5 hours. WORTH IT!
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Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEBest restaurant in the city. Be sure to get there by 4p or 5p to put your name in. We typically drop our name, then head to a Nats game. Wait times can reach 2.5 hours. WORTH IT!
Maketto
1351 H St NEPORK BUNS! PORK BUNS! COLD BREW!
Best Indian in DC. Make a reservation for the pre-fixe pre-play menu (before 6p), and after dinner you can catch a performance at the Mammoth or Shakespeare Theatre.
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Rasika
633 D St NWBest Indian in DC. Make a reservation for the pre-fixe pre-play menu (before 6p), and after dinner you can catch a performance at the Mammoth or Shakespeare Theatre.
Beautiful spot in up-and-coming Bloomingdale. Great food, wine, and cocktails. We like to sit at the bar and chat with the knowledgeable bartenders.
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The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWBeautiful spot in up-and-coming Bloomingdale. Great food, wine, and cocktails. We like to sit at the bar and chat with the knowledgeable bartenders.
French spot on H Street. Great happy hour 5-7p, everyday. CLOSED MONDAY.
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Le Grenier
502 H St NEFrench spot on H Street. Great happy hour 5-7p, everyday. CLOSED MONDAY.
Make a reservation weeks before your arrival. The decor alone is worth it (designed by DC's very own Darryl Carter).
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Kinship
1015 7th St NWMake a reservation weeks before your arrival. The decor alone is worth it (designed by DC's very own Darryl Carter).
Opened by a dear friend (and Marine), great spot to sit with a book (or a laptop) and watch the day.
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Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWOpened by a dear friend (and Marine), great spot to sit with a book (or a laptop) and watch the day.
This restaurant and bar (plus music venue) has some of the best smoked fish and chicken in the city. Check out Big Chief afterward for a night cap.
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Ivy City Smokehouse
1356 Okie St NEThis restaurant and bar (plus music venue) has some of the best smoked fish and chicken in the city. Check out Big Chief afterward for a night cap.
Shopping
A gem where you can find fresh fish, delicious sausages (from Harvey's), amazing selection of cheeses (Righteous), great coffee (say hi to Evan at Peregrine) and the best steamed bao buns in the city.
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Union Market
1309 5th St NEA gem where you can find fresh fish, delicious sausages (from Harvey's), amazing selection of cheeses (Righteous), great coffee (say hi to Evan at Peregrine) and the best steamed bao buns in the city.
Not only is this the hub of transportation in the area (Amtrak, Greyhound/Bolt/Megabus, WMATA Metro, rental cars, etc), but also has a great mall. LOFT, H&M, plenty of quick shops to grab lunch.
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Union Station
Not only is this the hub of transportation in the area (Amtrak, Greyhound/Bolt/Megabus, WMATA Metro, rental cars, etc), but also has a great mall. LOFT, H&M, plenty of quick shops to grab lunch.
New shops, high end retailers, and good views.
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CityCenterDC
825 10th St NWNew shops, high end retailers, and good views.
One of the better weekend markets in Washington. The centuries old building provides numerous artisan stalls, and a flea market nearby sells many home-grown goods.
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Mercado del Este
225 7th St SEOne of the better weekend markets in Washington. The centuries old building provides numerous artisan stalls, and a flea market nearby sells many home-grown goods.
Coffee and gelato, about a ten minute walk from the apartment, behind Union Market. Great on a warm day.
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Dolcezza Factory
550 Penn St NECoffee and gelato, about a ten minute walk from the apartment, behind Union Market. Great on a warm day.
Need a quick press? M-F, 7:30a-7p, open from 9a-6p on Saturday too.
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Georgetown Valet Dry Cleaners
405 H St NENeed a quick press? M-F, 7:30a-7p, open from 9a-6p on Saturday too.
The REI Flagship location is located just a few blocks away from your suite. There is also a great coffee shop, La Columbe, located inside (try the Black and Tan Nitro Coffee!).
Uline Arena
1140 3rd St NEThe REI Flagship location is located just a few blocks away from your suite. There is also a great coffee shop, La Columbe, located inside (try the Black and Tan Nitro Coffee!).
Essentials
The best little Italian market in DC. With some of the biggest and most delicious Italian hoagies around. Closed Sunday.
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A. Litteri
517 Morse St NEThe best little Italian market in DC. With some of the biggest and most delicious Italian hoagies around. Closed Sunday.
Giant grocery store right next door! Open 6a-midnight 7 days a week.
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Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWGiant grocery store right next door! Open 6a-midnight 7 days a week.
Need a pharmacy? Head a few blocks down to CVS on the corner of 7th & H ST NE.
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CVS
645 H St NENeed a pharmacy? Head a few blocks down to CVS on the corner of 7th & H ST NE.
A visit to Georgetown cannot wrap up without a visit to Jamie Stachowski's market. Grab a loaf of bread and a slice of his famous Spanish terrine...
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Stachowski's Market
1425 28th St NWA visit to Georgetown cannot wrap up without a visit to Jamie Stachowski's market. Grab a loaf of bread and a slice of his famous Spanish terrine...
Terrific coffee and sandwiches (hot chocolate in winter and iced coffee in summer time aren't to be missed!).
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Union Kitchen Grocery
538 3rd St NETerrific coffee and sandwiches (hot chocolate in winter and iced coffee in summer time aren't to be missed!).
Arts & Culture
Catch some indie flicks at this NYC outpost north of Union Market.
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Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market
550 Penn St NECatch some indie flicks at this NYC outpost north of Union Market.
Not only is this one of the largest restaurant spaces in DC, it's also a top of the line music venue with great acts performing nightly.
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The Hamilton
600 14th St NWNot only is this one of the largest restaurant spaces in DC, it's also a top of the line music venue with great acts performing nightly.
Best venue in the city to see rock, pop, and country bands.
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9:30
815 V St NWBest venue in the city to see rock, pop, and country bands.
Head here to DANCE. Sometimes there are tickets sold for shows, so check their website before heading out.
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U Street Music Hall
Head here to DANCE. Sometimes there are tickets sold for shows, so check their website before heading out.
Hidden gem south of Georgetown. Small, intimate spot for music. Great food too.
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Gypsy Sally's
3401 Water St NWHidden gem south of Georgetown. Small, intimate spot for music. Great food too.
Howard Theatre
620 T St NWRevitalized in 2009, hosts famous shows.
Warner Theatre
513 13th St NWHosts musicals and plays.
Modern theatre, straight plays and musicals.
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Studio Theatre
1501 14th St NWModern theatre, straight plays and musicals.
Free performances everyday at 6p on the Millennium Stage, as well as world class performances (think "The Lion King," the American Ballet, "Book of Mormon") each month.
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWFree performances everyday at 6p on the Millennium Stage, as well as world class performances (think "The Lion King," the American Ballet, "Book of Mormon") each month.
The newest additional to the Landmark Theatre chain in Washington; serves beer, wine and cocktails, while showing independent films.
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Landmark's Atlantic Plumbing Cinema
807 V Street NorthwestThe newest additional to the Landmark Theatre chain in Washington; serves beer, wine and cocktails, while showing independent films.
Entertainment & Activities
Pandas! Apes! Oh, my! Hop on the Red Line metro from Union Station and take the train in the direction of Shady Grove. You can exit at either Woodley Park or Cleveland Park metro stops.
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Parque Zoológico Nacional Smithsonian
3001 Connecticut Ave NWPandas! Apes! Oh, my! Hop on the Red Line metro from Union Station and take the train in the direction of Shady Grove. You can exit at either Woodley Park or Cleveland Park metro stops.
Got kids? Want to see space shuttles? Want to watch something at the IMAX? Head down to the southwest side of the Mall.
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Museo Nacional del Aire y del Espacio
600 Independence Ave SWGot kids? Want to see space shuttles? Want to watch something at the IMAX? Head down to the southwest side of the Mall.
Stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, all along the Potomac. Located in Georgetown at the end of K Street (which becomes Water Street along the river). Great for a sunny day!
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Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NWStand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, all along the Potomac. Located in Georgetown at the end of K Street (which becomes Water Street along the river). Great for a sunny day!
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME. America's past-time hits it out of the park at a National's game. Tickets start at $15.
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Parque Nacional
1500 S Capitol St SETAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME. America's past-time hits it out of the park at a National's game. Tickets start at $15.
Soccer/football/futebol fan? Catch a DC United game at RFK Stadium. Take the Red line train from Union to Metro Center, then transfer to the Blue/Orange/Silver line train, exit at Stadium Armory.
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RFK Stadium
2400 East Capitol St NESoccer/football/futebol fan? Catch a DC United game at RFK Stadium. Take the Red line train from Union to Metro Center, then transfer to the Blue/Orange/Silver line train, exit at Stadium Armory.
Tennis fan? Catch the unstoppable Kastles team (Venus Williams, anyone?) during the summer months.
Kastles Stadium at The Wharf
800 Water St SWTennis fan? Catch the unstoppable Kastles team (Venus Williams, anyone?) during the summer months.
Shoot some balls at this course, built in 1939. It was named for John Mercer Langston, an African American who was the first dean of the Howard University School.
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Langston Golf Course & Driving Range
2600 Benning Rd NEShoot some balls at this course, built in 1939. It was named for John Mercer Langston, an African American who was the first dean of the Howard University School.
Book a couple weeks in advance; $40 per person, per hour. http://www.rockcreekhorsecenter.com/trail_rides.htm
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Rock Creek Park Horse Center
5100 Glover Rd NWBook a couple weeks in advance; $40 per person, per hour. http://www.rockcreekhorsecenter.com/trail_rides.htm