Best of Capitol Hill and DC
Breakfast
Buffalo & Bergen - Capitol HIll
240 Massachusetts Avenue NortheastBagels and jewish deli near Union Station - good for pickup!
Favorite bagel spot - locations on H St NE and Eastern Market. Crowded on weekends, recommend ordering in advance!
86 locals recommend
Bullfrog Bagels
317 7th St SEFavorite bagel spot - locations on H St NE and Eastern Market. Crowded on weekends, recommend ordering in advance!
Quick eats
Mediterranean style bowls and pitas, build your own style. On H St NE - 10 minute walk.
141 locals recommend
CAVA
3105 14th St NWMediterranean style bowls and pitas, build your own style. On H St NE - 10 minute walk.
Delicious, quick tacos and other Mexican (includes breakfast) -- counter style and easy delivery option online.
122 locals recommend
District Taco
656 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastDelicious, quick tacos and other Mexican (includes breakfast) -- counter style and easy delivery option online.
Every food option imaginable on first floor and basement -- Shake Shack, Chop't (salads), Chipotle, Chick-fil-a, and many more.
629 locals recommend
Union Station
Every food option imaginable on first floor and basement -- Shake Shack, Chop't (salads), Chipotle, Chick-fil-a, and many more.
Counter order style, casual chicken spot on H St NE. Good for families.
76 locals recommend
Nando's Peri-Peri
411 H St NECounter order style, casual chicken spot on H St NE. Good for families.
Closest grocery store is Whole Foods on H St NE. Also checkout local neighborhood markets, Giant on H St NE, or Trader Joe's at Eastern Market.
287 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
600 H St NEClosest grocery store is Whole Foods on H St NE. Also checkout local neighborhood markets, Giant on H St NE, or Trader Joe's at Eastern Market.
Food scene
Funky restaurant, cafe, and store all in one on H St NE -- delicious takes on Asian food. Look at reservations.
284 locals recommend
Maketto
1351 H St NEFunky restaurant, cafe, and store all in one on H St NE -- delicious takes on Asian food. Look at reservations.
Favorite restaurant in Capitol Hill (Barracks Row, south of Eastern Market)-- unique flavors and combinations, always great service. Look at reservations.
303 locals recommend
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEFavorite restaurant in Capitol Hill (Barracks Row, south of Eastern Market)-- unique flavors and combinations, always great service. Look at reservations.
The Queen Vic
1206 H St NEYummy British pub on H St NE
St. Anselm
1250 5th St NENice steakhouse (the best biscuits!) in an area called Union Market.
Junction Bistro, Bar and Bakery
238 Massachusetts Ave NEAmerican style -- open all day, includes kids menus.
This Mexican restaurant is very convenient to the house and best for outdoor dining. Usually has a spot and pretty good for all!
12 locals recommend
Fresca Taqueria & Rosticeria
701 H St NEThis Mexican restaurant is very convenient to the house and best for outdoor dining. Usually has a spot and pretty good for all!
Kid's Favorites
Tons of fun interactive activities downtown, best for around ages 2 - 9. May need tickets in advance!
9 locals recommend
National Children's Museum
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NWTons of fun interactive activities downtown, best for around ages 2 - 9. May need tickets in advance!
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWFun for older kids and adults alike -- lots of interactive "word" activities to explore.
6 locals recommend
Planet Word
925 13th Street NorthwestFun for older kids and adults alike -- lots of interactive "word" activities to explore.
Playground closest to the house, it's huge, with green space -- entrance on 10th St NE.
11 locals recommend
Sherwood Recreation Center
640 10th St NEPlayground closest to the house, it's huge, with green space -- entrance on 10th St NE.
Sightseeing
Want to go to the top? Try getting tickets the day before at 10 am online: https://www.nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/fees.htm
790 locals recommend
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWWant to go to the top? Try getting tickets the day before at 10 am online: https://www.nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Bartholdi Fountain
245 First St SWBeautiful park + botanic garden on the SW side of the US Capitol ground.
Many options for bikeshare around the city- great to bike around the National Mall between monuments. Rent kids bikes in SW Waterfront at Unlimited Biking
Capital Bikeshare: Massachusetts Ave & 6th St NE
Many options for bikeshare around the city- great to bike around the National Mall between monuments. Rent kids bikes in SW Waterfront at Unlimited Biking
Neighborhoods
Close neighborhood to visit after touring monuments -- quick bites, bars, and nice restaurants. Also stand up paddleboard/ outdoor activities!
58 locals recommend
Wharf Street Southwest
Wharf Street SouthwestClose neighborhood to visit after touring monuments -- quick bites, bars, and nice restaurants. Also stand up paddleboard/ outdoor activities!
Eastern Market is lovely -- outdoor vendors on weekends, amazing food options, and lots of patios for a beverage or bite. Hop on the Metro line from here to get downtown to monuments and museums.
7th Street Southeast
7th Street SoutheastEastern Market is lovely -- outdoor vendors on weekends, amazing food options, and lots of patios for a beverage or bite. Hop on the Metro line from here to get downtown to monuments and museums.
City advice
Getting around
Metro, Uber, bikeshare, walking are all easy here!
Metro:
Union Station -- Red line Metro, Amtrak, and other commuter rails -- under 15 minute walk from the house, we recommend walking if you can!
Eastern Market -- Orange / Blue / Silver line Metro (goes to Northern Virginia and Reagan National Airport). Eastern Market is a 1 mile walk from the house. Alternatively, you can take the 90 / 92 bus line to Eastern Market directly from our block. Head outside to 8th and E St NE and wait for the 90 or the 92 bus to take you South. You will get off at 8th and D St SE, and there will be a notification to transfer to the orange / blue / silver line