Guidebook for Washington

Yemboado & Alysson
Yemboado & Alysson
Guidebook for Washington

Sightseeing

Tudor Place is a beautifully maintained home that dates back to the early 1800s. Once the home of George and Martha Washington's granddaughter, it has numerous artifacts from the first President.
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튜더플레이스
1644 31st St NW
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Tudor Place is a beautifully maintained home that dates back to the early 1800s. Once the home of George and Martha Washington's granddaughter, it has numerous artifacts from the first President.
A great family museum, the Natural History museum has everything kids adore -- lions, elephants, dinosaurs, etc. Informative descriptions enable parents to make this a learning experience.
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국립 미국사 박물관
1300 Constitution Ave. NW
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A great family museum, the Natural History museum has everything kids adore -- lions, elephants, dinosaurs, etc. Informative descriptions enable parents to make this a learning experience.
Prepare to be amazed at these beautiful gardens. I especially love the indoor gardens, which house a diversity of plants in separate micro-climates (it's like a mini-world tour). And it's FREE!
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미국 식물원
100 Maryland Ave SW
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Prepare to be amazed at these beautiful gardens. I especially love the indoor gardens, which house a diversity of plants in separate micro-climates (it's like a mini-world tour). And it's FREE!
No visit to DC would be complete without a tour of the nation's Capitol. These guided tours offer a peak at country's political history and ongoing political life. FREE.
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미국 국회의사당 방문자 센터
First Street Southeast
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No visit to DC would be complete without a tour of the nation's Capitol. These guided tours offer a peak at country's political history and ongoing political life. FREE.
Even if you haven't been to a library since middle school, you must make an exception for the Library of Congress. This is one of the most beautiful buildings in DC. Guided tours are FREE.
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미국 의회도서관
101 Independence Ave SE
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Even if you haven't been to a library since middle school, you must make an exception for the Library of Congress. This is one of the most beautiful buildings in DC. Guided tours are FREE.
This museum is sure to dazzle children, engineers, history buffs, and anyone who ever wanted to be an astronaut. Amazing collection of planes and rockets. Great kid-friendly learning displays. FREE.
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국립 항공우주 박물관
600 Independence Ave SW
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This museum is sure to dazzle children, engineers, history buffs, and anyone who ever wanted to be an astronaut. Amazing collection of planes and rockets. Great kid-friendly learning displays. FREE.
This memorial quietly evokes the strength and sacrifice of the WWII era. Simple but moving. And a logical stop between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial.
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제2차 세계 대전 기념비
1750 Independence Ave SW
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This memorial quietly evokes the strength and sacrifice of the WWII era. Simple but moving. And a logical stop between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial.
This is our favorite monument, filled with waterfalls and reflecting pools. The path takes you through four separate pavilions, representing FDR's four administrations. Serene and inspiring.
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히스토릭저지시티&하시머스묘지
1850 West Basin Dr SW
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This is our favorite monument, filled with waterfalls and reflecting pools. The path takes you through four separate pavilions, representing FDR's four administrations. Serene and inspiring.
This monument has generated controversy for fees requested by MLK Jr.'s children, using an Asian sculptor, using white (instead of black) granite, and paraphrased quotes. See what you think.
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마틴루터킹주니어기념관
1964 Independence Ave SW
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This monument has generated controversy for fees requested by MLK Jr.'s children, using an Asian sculptor, using white (instead of black) granite, and paraphrased quotes. See what you think.
A monument worthy of the "Great Emancipator," Lincoln's figure evokes the enormous responsibility he carried. Awe-inspiring speeches line the walls, and the views over the reflecting pool are amazing.
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리플렉팅 풀
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW
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A monument worthy of the "Great Emancipator," Lincoln's figure evokes the enormous responsibility he carried. Awe-inspiring speeches line the walls, and the views over the reflecting pool are amazing.
A beautiful garden filled with inscrutable modern sculpture. A perfect spot to enjoy a picnic while pondering how the Smithsonian selects which works to purchase.
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내셔널 갤러리 오브 아트
Constitution Avenue Northwest
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A beautiful garden filled with inscrutable modern sculpture. A perfect spot to enjoy a picnic while pondering how the Smithsonian selects which works to purchase.
A beautifully restored mansion (and related buildings) on the breathtakingly gorgeous Potomac river. Surprisingly interesting "interpreters" in period dress describe life and respond to questions.
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3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
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A beautifully restored mansion (and related buildings) on the breathtakingly gorgeous Potomac river. Surprisingly interesting "interpreters" in period dress describe life and respond to questions.
Definitely worth a trip for the pandas, big cats, and gorillas. Small run-down cages in the indoor exhibits (particularly the small mammals and gorillas) are depressing and better skipped.
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미국국립동물원
3001 Connecticut Ave NW
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Definitely worth a trip for the pandas, big cats, and gorillas. Small run-down cages in the indoor exhibits (particularly the small mammals and gorillas) are depressing and better skipped.
This small museum does an excellent job of putting art into context. Long descriptions explain not only the origins of each piece, but also their use in daily or ceremonial life. Focus on W. Africa.
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1750 Independence Ave SW
1750 Independence Ave SW
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This small museum does an excellent job of putting art into context. Long descriptions explain not only the origins of each piece, but also their use in daily or ceremonial life. Focus on W. Africa.
Inscrutable modern sculpture set in a sunken garden. Not really our thing, but thought we would mention it for the modern art lovers out there.
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허시혼미술관
7th Street Southwest
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Inscrutable modern sculpture set in a sunken garden. Not really our thing, but thought we would mention it for the modern art lovers out there.
This intimate museum hosts displays of gorgeous textiles from around the world. Definitely take a free guided tour -- the guides are exceptionally knowledgeable. The gift shop is surprisingly good.
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The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
701 21st St NW
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This intimate museum hosts displays of gorgeous textiles from around the world. Definitely take a free guided tour -- the guides are exceptionally knowledgeable. The gift shop is surprisingly good.

Food Scene

Adorable French cafe with a tin ceiling, black and white photos of France, and huge windows. A perfect spot for brunch on weekends, with a wide selection of crepes, croissants, benedicts, etc.
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Cafe Bonaparte
1522 Wisconsin Ave NW
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Adorable French cafe with a tin ceiling, black and white photos of France, and huge windows. A perfect spot for brunch on weekends, with a wide selection of crepes, croissants, benedicts, etc.
Fantastic Spanish tapas with a tremendous variety for both carnivores and vegetarians. Excellent happy hour specials ($4 tapas and drinks) until 7 p.m. on weekdays.
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Jaleo
480 7th St NW
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Fantastic Spanish tapas with a tremendous variety for both carnivores and vegetarians. Excellent happy hour specials ($4 tapas and drinks) until 7 p.m. on weekdays.
Creative take on interior Mexican food. Served tapas style, allowing you to try several different items.
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Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
401 7th St NW
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Creative take on interior Mexican food. Served tapas style, allowing you to try several different items.
Shabby chic cafe that is perfect for checking email, people watching, or just resting your feet. The frozen mocha may be the best I've ever had. The menu is diverse and surprisingly delicious.
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Tryst
2459 18th St NW
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Shabby chic cafe that is perfect for checking email, people watching, or just resting your feet. The frozen mocha may be the best I've ever had. The menu is diverse and surprisingly delicious.
This is the best Ethiopian food I have ever eaten. Although the decor is average and the service is spotty, the food is heavenly. It's a trek to get out here, but your effort will be rewarded.
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Addis Ababa Restaurant
8233 Fenton St
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This is the best Ethiopian food I have ever eaten. Although the decor is average and the service is spotty, the food is heavenly. It's a trek to get out here, but your effort will be rewarded.
This laid-back, Austin-themed BBQ restaurant has live music almost every night of the week. The music is varied and often excellent, and there is generally no cover. A great place to relax.
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Hill Country Barbecue Market
410 7th Street Northwest
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This laid-back, Austin-themed BBQ restaurant has live music almost every night of the week. The music is varied and often excellent, and there is generally no cover. A great place to relax.
This cute, intimate restaurant has some of the best Thai food in D.C. Most dishes come with its delicious colored sticky rice (sometimes green, sometimes blue, etc.) -- definitely get a rice dish!
1608 14th St NW
1608 14th Street Northwest
This cute, intimate restaurant has some of the best Thai food in D.C. Most dishes come with its delicious colored sticky rice (sometimes green, sometimes blue, etc.) -- definitely get a rice dish!
This cute, popular pizzeria serves up some of the best pies in town, as well as excellent salads and reasonably priced wine. A great place to sit and rest after a hard day of shopping in Georgetown.
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Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NW
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This cute, popular pizzeria serves up some of the best pies in town, as well as excellent salads and reasonably priced wine. A great place to sit and rest after a hard day of shopping in Georgetown.
Heaven in a cup (or cone). Fresh made daily from local, seasonal produce, this light flavorful gelato is the real thing. Thank goodness I don't live nearby, or I'd be here everyday.
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Dolcezza
1560 Wisconsin Ave NW
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Heaven in a cup (or cone). Fresh made daily from local, seasonal produce, this light flavorful gelato is the real thing. Thank goodness I don't live nearby, or I'd be here everyday.
Great happy hour specials from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with a wide selection of small, tasty Cuban dishes ($4 each during happy hour). We recommend the taro bites and pineapple guacamole.
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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Washington, D.C.
801 9th St NW
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Great happy hour specials from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with a wide selection of small, tasty Cuban dishes ($4 each during happy hour). We recommend the taro bites and pineapple guacamole.
Exquisite mouthwatering Italian fare in a beautiful understated atmosphere. We recommend the eggplant, carmelized onion, & goat cheese appetizer and the red snapper entree. Expensive ($20-30/entree)
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Ristorante Piccolo
1068 31st St NW
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Exquisite mouthwatering Italian fare in a beautiful understated atmosphere. We recommend the eggplant, carmelized onion, & goat cheese appetizer and the red snapper entree. Expensive ($20-30/entree)
Probably the best Ethiopian restaurant near U Street, with a chic atmosphere. Average prices ($12-20).
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Etete
1942 9th St NW
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Probably the best Ethiopian restaurant near U Street, with a chic atmosphere. Average prices ($12-20).
Stunningly creative Indian food in a sleek, upscale atmosphere. This is, by far, our favorite Indian restaurant in DC. Cute bar with lots of small tables. $14-25 per entree.
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Rasika
633 D St NW
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Stunningly creative Indian food in a sleek, upscale atmosphere. This is, by far, our favorite Indian restaurant in DC. Cute bar with lots of small tables. $14-25 per entree.
This wood-paneled restaurant seems pulled from an earlier era, but it has the best pumpkin ravioli anywhere. Spinach and red pepper in the sauce makes it more savory than sweet.
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Gallery Place
616 H St NW
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This wood-paneled restaurant seems pulled from an earlier era, but it has the best pumpkin ravioli anywhere. Spinach and red pepper in the sauce makes it more savory than sweet.
Creative and fresh take on American classics, with a wide menu sure to please everyone. Large windows and an outdoor terrace make it a perfect summer spot.
Asia Nine
915 E St NW
Creative and fresh take on American classics, with a wide menu sure to please everyone. Large windows and an outdoor terrace make it a perfect summer spot.
Hip urban vibe and Top Chef alum create a winning combination. The small plates are excellent (though expensive), and we loved the prosecco on tap. Be sure to sit upstairs, where there's more room.
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Graffiato
707 6th Street Northwest
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Hip urban vibe and Top Chef alum create a winning combination. The small plates are excellent (though expensive), and we loved the prosecco on tap. Be sure to sit upstairs, where there's more room.
A great place for a winter lunch, with cozy tables and a fireplace on the middle level. Their small plates are diverse and very good, and surprisingly affordable at 3 for $13.
Cure Bar and Bistro
1000 H St NW
A great place for a winter lunch, with cozy tables and a fireplace on the middle level. Their small plates are diverse and very good, and surprisingly affordable at 3 for $13.
Trendy restaurant with a wide selection of tapas-style DIm Sum dishes meant to be shared. The dark decor is intimate and alluring, making this a great date night selection. Dishes about $5 each.
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Ping Pong Dim Sum
900 7th Street Northwest
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Trendy restaurant with a wide selection of tapas-style DIm Sum dishes meant to be shared. The dark decor is intimate and alluring, making this a great date night selection. Dishes about $5 each.
Wow! If heaven were a restaurant, this would be it. Each stunning dish (sweet or savory) contains amazing artisan chocolate. Try the citrus ricotta pancakes with white chocolate lemon cream.
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Co Co. Sala
929 F St NW
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Wow! If heaven were a restaurant, this would be it. Each stunning dish (sweet or savory) contains amazing artisan chocolate. Try the citrus ricotta pancakes with white chocolate lemon cream.
A chic bar with plenty of cozy seating. The delicious happy hour menu (5-8 p.m. weekdays) offers creative Asian and Latin tapas-style dishes for $5 each, and is a fantastic bargain.
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Zengo
781 7th St NW
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A chic bar with plenty of cozy seating. The delicious happy hour menu (5-8 p.m. weekdays) offers creative Asian and Latin tapas-style dishes for $5 each, and is a fantastic bargain.
This slightly dilapidated, unimpressive restaurants offers THE BEST hamburgers in D.C. Even vegetarians will go ga-ga over their plump, tender, tasty veggie burger. Good for a quick, cheap bite.
Ollie's Trolley
425 12th St NW
This slightly dilapidated, unimpressive restaurants offers THE BEST hamburgers in D.C. Even vegetarians will go ga-ga over their plump, tender, tasty veggie burger. Good for a quick, cheap bite.
Greek Restaurant - just okay.
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Zorba's Café
1612 20th St NW
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Greek Restaurant - just okay.
Zola Wine & Kitchen
Just okay.
Chic, modern restaurant but food is just okay.
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CIRCA at Clarendon
3010 Clarendon Blvd
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Chic, modern restaurant but food is just okay.
Mexican restaurant - food is okay.
Fiesta Restaurant & Lounge DC
1327 Connecticut Ave NW
Mexican restaurant - food is okay.
Not good.
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Haydee's Restaurant
3102 Mt Pleasant St NW
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Not good.
Neighborhood Italian restaurant -- good food but little ambiance.
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Toscana Cafe
601 2nd Street Northeast
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Neighborhood Italian restaurant -- good food but little ambiance.
Just okay - Definitely not authentic Tex-Mex. But great Texas-size margaritas.
Austin Grill
750 E Street NW
Just okay - Definitely not authentic Tex-Mex. But great Texas-size margaritas.

Everything Else

Easy transport to other cities.
1005 First St NE
1005 First Street Northeast
Easy transport to other cities.
Easy transport to other cities by train or Megabus.
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유니온역
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Easy transport to other cities by train or Megabus.
Best avoided. A dearth of walking trails means that visitors walk along roads and noise from nearby highways penetrates the arboretum -- definitely not a place to "get away" from the city.
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United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NE
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Best avoided. A dearth of walking trails means that visitors walk along roads and noise from nearby highways penetrates the arboretum -- definitely not a place to "get away" from the city.

Shopping

Georgetown is a beautiful historic district brimming with shops and restaurants. A great place to soak up the atmosphere, grab a bite to eat, and hunt for that perfect new item you can't live without
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조지 타운
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Georgetown is a beautiful historic district brimming with shops and restaurants. A great place to soak up the atmosphere, grab a bite to eat, and hunt for that perfect new item you can't live without

Arts & Culture

If there's one thing that Democrats and Republicans can agree on, it's that the Capitol Steps are terrific. Totally hilarious political parodies will have you laughing in your seats. $40/pp.
The Capitol Steps
If there's one thing that Democrats and Republicans can agree on, it's that the Capitol Steps are terrific. Totally hilarious political parodies will have you laughing in your seats. $40/pp.

Drinks & Nightlife

This hip urban bar has a bevy of fantastic bartenders that will take your semi-formed desires (something sour and fizzy, something with coconut and lime) and create a personal concoction just for you.
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The Passenger
1539 7th St NW
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This hip urban bar has a bevy of fantastic bartenders that will take your semi-formed desires (something sour and fizzy, something with coconut and lime) and create a personal concoction just for you.
Just ok - Sliders and pizzas.
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matchbox
521 8th St SE
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Just ok - Sliders and pizzas.