Washington, District Of Columbia County, DC
Places to go in Washington
146 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Outdoors
National Mall
Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall.
Washington, DC, USA
Arts & Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Popular Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits on African American history, culture & community.
1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
Arts & Culture
National Museum of African Art
Vibrant museum gift shop featuring unique African artwork, home decorations, clothing & jewelry.
950 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Asian Art
Gallery run by the Smithsonian displaying Asian artwork such as paintings & pottery.
1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Arts & Culture
National Museum of the American Indian
Artifact exhibits & modern interactive displays examine the history & culture of Native Americans.
4th St SW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Museum devoted to female art, with 3,000-plus works by the likes of Frida Kahlo & Mary Cassatt.
1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Arts & Culture
National Portrait Gallery
Major, free-admission museum with art works portraying influential Americans throughout history.
8th St NW & G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Sports & Recreation
Nationals Park
41,546-seat venue is the home field to Major League Baseball's Washington Nationals.
1500 South Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Food & Drink
Old Ebbitt Grill
Iconic tavern offering American meals, including popular oyster specials, in Victorian-style digs.
675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Food & Drink
OLIO E PIÙ
699 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Nightlife
Over Under Rooftop Sports Bar
Craft cocktails & bar bites are served at this hip, upmarket venue that has a retractable roof.
Rooftop Level, 476 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Wellness
Paris Alexander Day Spa
Inside the Vogel Realty Building ABOVE street level, 1642 R St NW #100, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Nightlife
Pearl Street Warehouse
Classic breakfast & diner fare, bar bites, craft brews & cocktails in an intimate live music space.
33 Pearl St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
Food & Drink
Pink Tiger on the Wharf
751 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
Sports & Recreation
Potomac Shores Golf Club
1750 Dunnington Pl, Dumfries, VA 22026, USA
Outdoors
Prince William Forest Park
Sprawling natural terrain with miles of scenic walking & bike riding trails plus cabins for camping.
18170 Park Entrance Rd, Triangle, VA 22172, USA
Family
Puttery
800 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Arts & Culture
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Museum branch showcasing handicrafts, textiles & decorative arts by contemporary national artists.
1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW #1, Washington, DC 20006, USA
Outdoors
Rock Creek Park
Urban oasis with hiking trails, tennis & golf, plus ranger-led wildlife programs.
Washington, DC, USA
Outdoors
Rock Creek Regional Park
Parkland with multiple hiking trails & lakeshore wildlife-watching, plus playgrounds & boat rentals.
6700 Needwood Rd, Derwood, MD 20855, USA
Outdoors
Roosevelt lsland Park
This island boasting miles of wooded trails is a living memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt.
VWXP+H5, 42 Woods Trl, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Food & Drink
Rose's Luxury
Eclectic New American small plates menu crafted in a cozy, converted townhouse with upstairs bar.
717 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Outdoors
Scott's Run Falls
McLean, VA 22102, USA
Outdoors
Scott’s Run Nature Preserve
Multiple trails fill these 336 riverfront acres of woodlands popular for hiking & wildlife viewing.
7400 VA-193, McLean, VA 22102, USA