My Nearby Recommendations
Food Scene
The independent grocer specializes in small-format grocery stores located in new apartment buildings; both new D.C. stores will be on the ground floor of complexes currently being built.
Despite their small size, the stores strive to offer a selection of fresh produce, meat, seafood, packaged foods, baked goods, household products and prepared meals, with a variety of organic, natural and conventional products.
Beefsteak
800 22nd St NWYou can make your own bowls or opt for their delicious pre=set menu.
Mintwood Place Northwest
Mintwood Place NorthwestExcellent bistro in Adams Morgan
Iron Gate Restaurant
1734 N St NWBeautiful outdoor patio
Hanks on the HIll
1624 Q Street NorthwestIt's lively and has great oysters :D
Duke's Grocery
1513 17th St NWGreat place for a burger!
Streets Market
3427 Connecticut Ave NWDrinks & Nightlife
Board Room
1737 Connecticut Ave NWWhy not drink and play board games?
Cafe Citron
1343 Connecticut Ave NWTry out some latin dancing
ChurchKey
1337 14th St NWOver 50 beers on tap!
New Vegas Lounge
1415 P St NWLive Jazz!
Sightseeing
Beginning of a 2 mile stretch called Embassy Row. You’ll pass dozens of diplomatic missions and sights, from the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial to the Nelson Mandela statue outside of the Embassy of South Africa.
Scott Circle Northwest
Scott Circle NorthwestBeginning of a 2 mile stretch called Embassy Row. You’ll pass dozens of diplomatic missions and sights, from the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial to the Nelson Mandela statue outside of the Embassy of South Africa.
They've kept it the exact same as when Woodrow Wilson lived here.
12 locals recommend
The President Woodrow Wilson House
2340 S St NWThey've kept it the exact same as when Woodrow Wilson lived here.
One of the hidden gems of Dupont Circle. Savvy wooers bring their dates there, writers bring their notebooks and picnickers bring their lunches.
18 locals recommend
Spanish Steps
1725 22nd St NWOne of the hidden gems of Dupont Circle. Savvy wooers bring their dates there, writers bring their notebooks and picnickers bring their lunches.
Arts & Culture
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWIt is America's first museum of modern art
Voracious readers fill up on political studies essays, literature, novels and travel guides, before filling up on food from the open-late, on-site Afterwords cafe. Another reason to visit: the steady lineup of readings from local and renowned authors.
151 locals recommend
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWVoracious readers fill up on political studies essays, literature, novels and travel guides, before filling up on food from the open-late, on-site Afterwords cafe. Another reason to visit: the steady lineup of readings from local and renowned authors.
Parks & Nature
Dupont Circle
It's an excellent place to hang out and people watch.
Rock Creek Trail
1730 Juniper St NWBeautiful trails along the water
Entertainment & Activities
It offers an array of intimate events and unique tours through its bric-a-brac- and artifact-laden rooms. The museum is dedicated to exploring the creative process, and guests are asked to get hands-on with eccentric antiques, high-class art, music memorabilia and more.
39 locals recommend
The Mansion on O & O Street Museum
2020 O St NWIt offers an array of intimate events and unique tours through its bric-a-brac- and artifact-laden rooms. The museum is dedicated to exploring the creative process, and guests are asked to get hands-on with eccentric antiques, high-class art, music memorabilia and more.
May include exquisite photography from around the world, live demonstrations and interactive displays. The museum store boasts great gift ideas for the traveler in your life.
56 locals recommend
National Geographic Museum
1145 17th St NWMay include exquisite photography from around the world, live demonstrations and interactive displays. The museum store boasts great gift ideas for the traveler in your life.
Known as the city’s most popular comedy club, DC Improv attracts national acts on any given day of the week.
39 locals recommend
DC Improv Comedy Club
1140 Connecticut Ave NWKnown as the city’s most popular comedy club, DC Improv attracts national acts on any given day of the week.
Shopping
Add some style as you step down Connecticut Avenue, which is full of reputable retailers like Brooks Brothers, H&M and Gap. Dupont Circle also features local shops that can help build and accessorize your seasonal outfit. For the ladies, Proper Topper sports an unmatched hat selection, Tiny Jewel Box is a hub for vintage jewelry and Lou Lou has a wealth of rings, necklaces, hats and earrings – all three are within walking distance of each other. Men can scoop a new suit at Alton Lane and a new pair of Oxfords to compliment it at Allen Edmonds, just 5 minutes apart on foot.
Connecticut Ave/ K Street
Add some style as you step down Connecticut Avenue, which is full of reputable retailers like Brooks Brothers, H&M and Gap. Dupont Circle also features local shops that can help build and accessorize your seasonal outfit. For the ladies, Proper Topper sports an unmatched hat selection, Tiny Jewel Box is a hub for vintage jewelry and Lou Lou has a wealth of rings, necklaces, hats and earrings – all three are within walking distance of each other. Men can scoop a new suit at Alton Lane and a new pair of Oxfords to compliment it at Allen Edmonds, just 5 minutes apart on foot.