Taj’s guidebook
Social
Great cocktails and amazing views of the Potomac River. Enjoy drinks on the rooftop patio.
18 locals recommend
Whiskey Charlie
975 7th St SWGreat cocktails and amazing views of the Potomac River. Enjoy drinks on the rooftop patio.
This waterfront restaurant is new to DC so it's fairly easy to reserve a table. Amazing outdoor bar with fire pits overlooking the Potomac River. Great low key happy hour scene.
6 locals recommend
The Point D.C.
2100 2nd Street SouthwestThis waterfront restaurant is new to DC so it's fairly easy to reserve a table. Amazing outdoor bar with fire pits overlooking the Potomac River. Great low key happy hour scene.
Casual dining with great food. Energetic location surrounded my shopping, dining, and entertainment.
137 locals recommend
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NWCasual dining with great food. Energetic location surrounded my shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Artechouse DC
1238 Maryland Avenue SouthwestArts Walk
716 The Arts WalkFarmers & Distillers
600 Massachusetts Ave NWOutdoors
Arboretum
Hains Point Picnic Area
2301 Ohio Dr SWRock Creek Park Horse Center
5100 Glover Rd NWHains Point
Kids
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
1100 Michigan Ave NEInternational Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWSmithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWNational Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWLocal Favorite
Local restaurant, bar, and bookstore. Great food and drinks for everyone. Many vegan/vegetarian options. Family friendly or you can lounge and work on the sofas. Outdoor seating and close to the home.
569 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWLocal restaurant, bar, and bookstore. Great food and drinks for everyone. Many vegan/vegetarian options. Family friendly or you can lounge and work on the sofas. Outdoor seating and close to the home.
Brookland's Finest Bar and Kitchen
3126 12th Street NortheastNeighborhood favorite casual dining option.
Murry & Paul's Restaurant
3513 12th St NEQuick local breakfast Spot. Cash only.
&pizza
666 Monroe Street NortheastCity advice
Getting around
Speed Cameras
Speed cameras are everywhere in DC. The speed limit in most areas of the city are around 25-35 mph. TIP Turn on the Waze app while driving around DC and it will give you a heads up on as you are approaching a camera.
What to pack
Mosquito Repellant
Summers in DC are very humid and the city is swarming with mosquitos. Be sure to pack your favorite mosquito repellant.
Getting around
Parking
Please pay extra close attention to where you park in the city. The signs are very confusing.
Getting around
Critters
I don’t need to tell you this but DC is an urban area and critters have been here before us. Be sure to keep the doors closed at all times and never leave food out overnight. As it gets cold they are on a desperate hunt for warm housing and food.