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.

The Escape Game DC (Penn Quarter)

Family

The Escape Game DC (Penn Quarter)

950 F St NW #106, Washington, DC 20004, USA

The Fillmore Silver Spring

Nightlife

The Fillmore Silver Spring

Big-name artists & national acts star at this spacious music venue with several bars & ornate decor.

8656 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA

The Kreeger Museum

Arts & Culture

The Kreeger Museum

Art from the 1850s-1970s, with Impressionists & American art.

2401 Foxhall Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

The Park at 14th

Food & Drink

The Park at 14th

Lively nightclub & restaurant serves comfort food & drinks amongst contemporary decor & chandeliers.

920 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

The Phillips Collection

Arts & Culture

The Phillips Collection

Townhome venue showcasing an exquisite collection of post-Impressionist & modern art.

1600 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

Arts & Culture

The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

Sophisticated quarters in a posh lodging with a spa, an indoor pool & a fitness center, plus dining.

1150 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA

The Rooftop at the Graham

Nightlife

The Rooftop at the Graham

Rooftop lounge in luxury boutique hotel offering panoramic views & specialty cocktails.

1075 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

The Salt Line

Food & Drink

The Salt Line

New England classics & Chesapeake dishes star at this nautical seafood house with riverside patio.

79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA

The Yards

Outdoors

The Yards

Landscaped green space with dancing fountains, a swimming pool & grassy areas for picnicking.

1300 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA

The Yards Park

Outdoors

The Yards Park

Sizable park with a waterfall, performance venue & open grassy areas, plus a riverfront boardwalk.

355 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA

THRōW Social DC

Nightlife

THRōW Social DC

1401 Okie St NE Ste 102, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Top of the Gate

Nightlife

Top of the Gate

Potomac riverside lounge atop Watergate Hotel with breathtaking view, cocktails & Italian bites.

2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA

Topgolf National Harbor

Food & Drink

Topgolf National Harbor

Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

6400 Clipper Way, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA

Tudor Place

Arts & Culture

Tudor Place

This historic 1816 home features a huge collection of items from the 1700s-2000s plus hourly tours.

1644 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

U.S. National Arboretum

Outdoors

U.S. National Arboretum

Free to visitors, this outdoor space boasts trees, shrubs, & plants, plus a picnic area & museum.

3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Unconventional Diner

Food & Drink

Unconventional Diner

Industrial-chic bistro and bar for upscale comfort fare, coffee, beer, wine, and cocktails.

1207 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Union Stage

Nightlife

Union Stage

Small, intimate venue for varied live-music performances & a bar with draft beer & pizza.

740 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

United States Botanic Garden

Outdoors

United States Botanic Garden

Sprawling grounds featuring exotic flora plus conservatory, rare plants gallery & butterfly garden.

100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Arts & Culture

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Preserving the memory of the Holocaust with permanent & traveling exhibits & educational programs.

100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

Unwind Wellness – Navy Yard

Wellness

Unwind Wellness – Navy Yard

831 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA

Vagabond Bar and Kitchen

Food & Drink

Vagabond Bar and Kitchen

1836 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

VUE Rooftop

Food & Drink

VUE Rooftop

Chic rooftop lounge drawing a hip crowd with stylish decor, seasonal cocktails & city views.

515 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Whiskey Charlie

Nightlife

Whiskey Charlie

Rooftop bar & outdoor deck with waterfront & city vistas for cocktails, wine, beer & comfort fare.

975 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

Whiskey Creek Golf Club

Sports & Recreation

Whiskey Creek Golf Club

4804 Whiskey Ct, Ijamsville, MD 21754, USA