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CREW - Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington is one of D.C. 101.

1. CREW - Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

409 7th St. NW (D Street NW), Washington, D.C.
Office · Penn Quarter · 1 tip

Ben F.Ben Fortney: CREW is a non-partisan non-profit organization dedicated to promoting ethics & accountability in government & public life, by targeting politicians who sacrifice the common good to special interests. Read more.

Franklin Square Park is one of D.C. 101.

2. Franklin Square Park

6.7
950 13th St. NW (I St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 39 tips and reviews

DC Preservation LeagueDC Preservation League: Originally a city block, Franklin Square was the site of several natural springs, and the government purchased the property and by 1832 installed pipes to carry water to the White House and Executive

Logan Circle is one of D.C. 101.

3. Logan Circle

Washington, D.C.
Neighborhood · 28 tips and reviews

C-SPANC-SPAN: The 12 ft. statue in Logan Circle is that of Civil War General John A. Logan, who served as a Congressman from Illinois prior to the war. Watch this YouTube video for more. Read more.

Lafayette Square Park is one of D.C. 101.

4. Lafayette Square Park

8.3
1601 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · 39 tips and reviews

Ben F.Ben Fortney: Check out the statues located at the 4 corners honoring European born heroes of the American Revolution: Marquis de Lafayette, Comte de Rochambeau, Tadeusz Kościuszko, and the Baron von Steuben. Read more.

M.E. Swing Co. is one of D.C. 101.

5. M.E. Swing Co.

1702 G St NW (at 17th St), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 56 tips and reviews

Ben F.Ben Fortney: Grab a pound of fresh roasted to take home with you. Plenty of different beans to choose from. Read more.

Union Station is one of D.C. 101.

6. Union Station

7.7
50 Massachusetts Ave NE (at Columbus Cir NE), Washington, D.C.
Rail Station · 662 tips and reviews

Ben F.Ben Fortney: Support mass transportation in the U.S. - ride Amtrak. Might not be the cheapest, but It's the most convenient way to get from DC to New York. Read more.

Balance Gym is one of D.C. 101.

7. Balance Gym

7.8
1111 14th St NW (at Thomas Circle), Washington, D.C.
Gym and Studio · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 22 tips and reviews

Ben F.Ben Fortney: Clean, well equipped and relatively cheap. Thumbs up. Read more.

Landmark's E Street Cinema is one of D.C. 101.

8. Landmark's E Street Cinema

9.3
555 11th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indie Movie Theater · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 88 tips and reviews

Ben F.Ben Fortney: Midnight showings of some classics (and some not so classic) every Friday and Saturday night.

National Mall is one of D.C. 101.

9. National Mall

9.5
Constitution & Independence Ave (btwn 1st & 17th St), Washington, D.C.
Plaza · Northwest Washington · 268 tips and reviews

WPC InsiderWPC Insider: Walk the mall at night and see every monument - beautiful!

Nationals Park is one of D.C. 101.

10. Nationals Park

9.0
1500 S Capitol St SE (btwn N St SE & Potomac Ave SE), Washington, D.C.
Baseball Stadium · Navy Yard · 475 tips and reviews

Jason H.Jason Horswill: Happy Hour at the Miller Scoreboard Walk, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday game. $5 bottled beers from gates until scheduled started time!

Juice Joint Cafe is one of D.C. 101.

11. Juice Joint Cafe

1025 Vermont Ave NW (at L St NW), Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 48 tips and reviews

Ben F.Ben Fortney: The grilled salmon salad with mango salsa is delicious.

Commissary is one of D.C. 101.

12. Commissary

1443 P St NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 150 tips and reviews
Buffalo Billiards is one of D.C. 101.

13. Buffalo Billiards

1330 19th St NW (at Connecticut Ave. NW), Washington, D.C.
Sports Bar · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 103 tips and reviews
Madhatter is one of D.C. 101.

14. Madhatter

6.7
1321 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Dupont Circle & N St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 161 tips and reviews

Ben F.Ben Fortney: Might be the best bar food I've had in DC, and 1/2 price appetizers from 4-8pm can't be beat.

Lucky Bar is one of D.C. 101.

15. Lucky Bar

6.8
1221 Connecticut Ave NW (at 18th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Sports Bar · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 76 tips and reviews

Ben F.Ben Fortney: Soccer in the mornings, sports every day, but Friday and Saturday nights turn into a frat party. Get out before the club music starts.

Marvin is one of D.C. 101.

16. Marvin

2007 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · U-Street · 144 tips and reviews
Stoney's is one of D.C. 101.

17. Stoney's

6.9
1433 P St NW (btwn 14th & 15th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 124 tips and reviews
Puglisi's Hair Cuts is one of D.C. 101.

18. Puglisi's Hair Cuts

2100 Pennsylvania Ave NW (21st St), Washington, D.C.
Hair Salon · George Washington University · 7 tips and reviews
Veranda is one of D.C. 101.

19. Veranda

1100 P St NW (11th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 16 tips and reviews
9:30 Club is one of D.C. 101.

20. 9:30 Club

9.2
815 V St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · U-Street · 214 tips and reviews
The Saloon is one of D.C. 101.

21. The Saloon

7.3
1205 U St NW (btwn 12th & 13th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub · U-Street · 35 tips and reviews
Solly's is one of D.C. 101.

22. Solly's

7.3
1942 11th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub · U-Street · 72 tips and reviews
Hank's Oyster Bar is one of D.C. 101.

23. Hank's Oyster Bar

8.6
1624 Q St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews
Som Records is one of D.C. 101.

24. Som Records

8.3
1843 14th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Record Store · U-Street · 7 tips and reviews
Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal National Historic Park — Georgetown Visitor Center is one of D.C. 101.

25. Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal National Historic Park — Georgetown Visitor Center

7.5
1056 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, D.C.
Tourist Information and Service · Georgetown · 9 tips and reviews
Watermelon House is one of D.C. 101.

26. Watermelon House

7.9
1112 Q St NW, Washington, D.C.
Public Art · Logan Circle - Shaw · 2 tips and reviews
Stetsons is one of D.C. 101.

27. Stetsons

1610 U St NW (at 16th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · U-Street · 28 tips and reviews
The Big Hunt is one of D.C. 101.

28. The Big Hunt

1345 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn N St & Dupont Cir NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 111 tips and reviews
American Ice Company is one of D.C. 101.

29. American Ice Company

8.8
917 V St NW (at 9th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · U-Street · 105 tips and reviews
Georgetown Waterfront Park is one of D.C. 101.

30. Georgetown Waterfront Park

9.5
K St NW (btwn 31st & 34th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · 91 tips and reviews
Meridian Hill Park is one of D.C. 101.

31. Meridian Hill Park

9.3
2500 16th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Columbia Heights · 70 tips and reviews
Post Pub is one of D.C. 101.

32. Post Pub

1422 L St NW (btwn Vermont Ave & 15th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 42 tips and reviews
Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub is one of D.C. 101.

33. Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub

6.6
500 H St NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Irish Pub · Chinatown · 55 tips and reviews
National Portrait Gallery is one of D.C. 101.

34. National Portrait Gallery

9.3
800 F St NW (at 8th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 183 tips and reviews
Lincoln Memorial is one of D.C. 101.

35. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 472 tips and reviews
Rock Creek Park is one of D.C. 101.

36. Rock Creek Park

9.3
Beach Dr NW (at Park Dr NW), Washington, D.C.
National Park · Rock Creek Park · 43 tips and reviews
Seven Locks 7 (Lock #14) is one of D.C. 101.

37. Seven Locks 7 (Lock #14)

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park (at MM 09.47), Bethesda, MD
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews
The Howard Theatre is one of D.C. 101.

38. The Howard Theatre

8.1
620 T St NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Concert Hall · U-Street · 104 tips and reviews
The Codmother is one of D.C. 101.

39. The Codmother

1334 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · U-Street · 24 tips and reviews