Washington, District Of Columbia County, DC

Places to go in Washington

152 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

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Food & Drink

{petite} maman

1220 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

9:30 Club

Arts & Culture

9:30 Club

Enduring, intimate rock concert venue with shows, dancing, a pub food menu & beer.

815 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Amazonia

Family

Amazonia

Natural-style Amazon rainforest & river habitats, home to turtles, monkeys & large arapaima fish.

3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA

Amazonia (2nd Floor) | Causa (1st Floor)

Food & Drink

Amazonia (2nd Floor) | Causa (1st Floor)

920 Blagden Alley NW 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Anacostia Park

Outdoors

Anacostia Park

Waterside park offering trails, a roller-skating rink, picnic sites, golf, fishing & sports areas.

1900 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020, USA

Art Museum of the Americas

Arts & Culture

Art Museum of the Americas

Museum displaying roughly 2,000 works by contemporary artists from the Caribbean & Latin America.

201 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA

ARTECHOUSE DC

Arts & Culture

ARTECHOUSE DC

Art & technology space with rotating immersive installations, plus a futuristic cocktail bar.

1238 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

Food & Drink

Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

Hip counter-serve offering imaginative donuts & creative renditions of fried chicken.

1308 G St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

Au Lait

Food & Drink

Au Lait

1608 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

Baked & Wired

Food & Drink

Baked & Wired

Artsy neighborhood bakery & coffeehouse supplying espresso drinks, big cupcakes & signature granola.

1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

Barbouzard

Food & Drink

Barbouzard

1700 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA

Outdoors

Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens at U.S. Botanic Garden

2-acre garden featuring a range of unique plants & flowers, plus a dramatic cast-iron fountain.

245 1st St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

Beat The Bomb DC

Family

Beat The Bomb DC

2005 Hecht Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Big Bear Cafe

Food & Drink

Big Bear Cafe

New American restaurant with a casual interior & patio serving breakfast, lunch & candlelit dinners.

1700 1st St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Black Cat

Nightlife

Black Cat

Multilevel spot serves as a bar & cafe with vegan options & indie/rock/alternative live-music venue.

1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

Blue Duck Tavern

Food & Drink

Blue Duck Tavern

New American preparations of locally sourced ingredients served amid handcrafted furnishings.

1201 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA

Bluebell Spa DC

Wellness

Bluebell Spa DC

3705 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010, USA

Blues Alley Club

Nightlife

Blues Alley Club

Jazz & blues junkies get up close & personal with headline acts at this intimate club with food.

1073 Wisconsin Ave NW 1st Floor, Washington, DC 20007, USA

Bluestone Lane Logan Circle Café

Food & Drink

Bluestone Lane Logan Circle Café

1367 R St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

Bluestone Lane West End Café

Food & Drink

Bluestone Lane West End Café

Industrial-chic setting for Australian-inspired coffee drinks, juices & health-conscious cafe fare.

1100 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA

Café Riggs

Food & Drink

Café Riggs

Sophisticated restaurant with a rooftop offering New American cuisine in an elegant setting.

900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Capital Blossom Day Spa

Wellness

Capital Blossom Day Spa

1805 Belmont Rd NW #105, Washington, DC 20009, USA

Capital One Café

Food & Drink

Capital One Café

Bank-affiliated coffeehouse chain offering hot drinks & free WiFi in a modern setting.

732 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Chef Geoff's West End

Food & Drink

Chef Geoff's West End

2201 M St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA