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Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro is one of DC.

1. Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro

713 H St NW (btwn 7th & 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Chinatown · 278 tips and reviews
2 Amys is one of DC.

2. 2 Amys

8.9
3715 Macomb St NW, Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 167 tips and reviews
Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro is one of DC.

3. Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro

8.5
521 8th St SE (btwn E & G St SE), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Capitol Hill · 151 tips and reviews
&pizza is one of DC.

4. &pizza

9.0
1118 H St Ne (btwn 11th & 12th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Capitol Hill · 90 tips and reviews
A Baked Joint is one of DC.

5. A Baked Joint

9.3
440 K St NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Mount Vernon Square · 120 tips and reviews
La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of DC.

6. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

9.2
924 Blagden Alley NW (btwn M, N, 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Logan Circle - Shaw · 131 tips and reviews
The Flea Market at Eastern Market is one of DC.

7. The Flea Market at Eastern Market

8.6
300 7th St SE (at C St SE), Washington, D.C.
Flea Market · Capitol Hill · 15 tips and reviews
Capitol Hill Books is one of DC.

8. Capitol Hill Books

8.1
657 C St. SE (btwn 6th St. SE & 7th St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Bookstore · Capitol Hill · 19 tips and reviews
District Flea is one of DC.

9. District Flea

6.2
945 Florida Ave NW (9th Street NW), Washington, D.C.
Flea Market · U-Street · 9 tips and reviews
Legendary Beast is one of DC.

10. Legendary Beast

1520 U St NW (at 15th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Vintage and Thrift Store · U-Street · 1 tip
Its vintage darling is one of DC.

11. Its vintage darling

Columbia heights, Washington, D.C.
Vintage and Thrift Store · Columbia Heights · 2 tips and reviews
Mercedes Bien Vintage Clothing and Decor is one of DC.

12. Mercedes Bien Vintage Clothing and Decor

2423 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Vintage and Thrift Store · Adams Morgan · 3 tips and reviews
Rock It Again is one of DC.

13. Rock It Again

1528 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Vintage and Thrift Store · U-Street · 2 tips and reviews
Current Boutique is one of DC.

14. Current Boutique

1809 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Boutique · U-Street · 5 tips and reviews
Warby Parker is one of DC.

15. Warby Parker

8.6
1924 8th St NW (at Florida Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Eyecare Store · U-Street · No tips or reviews
Warby Parker is one of DC.

16. Warby Parker

3225 M Street Northwest (at Wisconsin Ave), Washington, D.C.
Eyecare Store · Georgetown · 3 tips and reviews
9:30 Club is one of DC.

17. 9:30 Club

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

18. 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
Library of Congress is one of DC.

19. Library of Congress

9.2
101 Independence Ave SE (btwn 1st & 2nd St SE), Washington, D.C.
Library · Southeast Washington · 185 tips and reviews
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is one of DC.

20. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

8.9
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW, Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Southwest Washington · 256 tips and reviews
National Museum of American History is one of DC.

21. National Museum of American History

9.1
1400 Constitution Ave NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Northwest Washington · 357 tips and reviews

22. Smithsonian’s National Zoo

9.0
3001 Connecticut Ave NW (at Hawthorne St NW), Washington, D.C.
Zoo · National Zoological Park · 326 tips and reviews

AbbyAbby: The Zoo is a great way to spend a nice day. Take the metro to Cleveland or Woodley Park stations for less stress. Best part? It's free!

23. International Spy Museum

800 F St NW (9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Penn Quarter · 207 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The museum opened on July 19, 2002 and is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage that has shaped history and continues to have a significant impact on world events.

24. National Air and Space Museum

9.2
6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Southwest Washington · 639 tips and reviews

NASANASA: Visit the NASA sponsored exhibit "Moving Beyond Earth" which through interactive displays and artifacts will highlight our moving into space, living and working there, and then envisioning our future. Read more.

Supreme Court of the United States is one of DC.

25. Supreme Court of the United States

1 1st St NE (at E Capitol St NE), Washington, D.C.
Courthouse · Northeast Washington · 51 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: After the federal government was established in Washington, the court was housed in a basement room in the US Capitol until 1929, when Chief Justice Taft argued successfully for their own building.

26. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe

8.7
1517 Connecticut Ave NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bookstore · Northwest Washington · 328 tips and reviews

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: Food for thought, and thoughtful food. No wonder this Dupont Circle institution’s constantly crammed. If the waits for a table can be long – well, it’s not like you couldn’t find a book to read.

27. Cactus Cantina

8.0
3300 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Macomb St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 116 tips and reviews

Shannon J.Shannon Jeropke: Good Food, Great Margaritas! And they make their own Tortillas in house! Yummy!

28. Eastern Market

9.0
225 7th St SE (at North Carolina Ave. SE), Washington, D.C.
Farmers Market · Capitol Hill · 142 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The market operated from 1873 until 2007. At the start of the 20th century the market was recognized as the unofficial "town center" of Capitol Hill. Badly damaged by fire in 2007, it reopened in 2009

29. Crepeaway

8.6
2001 L St NW (at 20th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 38 tips and reviews

Y M.Y MBK: Mmmm tasty crepes!

30. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

9.2
400 W Basin Drive SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 108 tips and reviews

JR R.JR Russ: Go to the FDR Memorial at night. The lights play with the statues and waters in a way that daylight just doesn't bring out. Read more.

Union Market is one of DC.

31. Union Market

9.3
1309 5th St NE (at Neal Pl NE), Washington, D.C.
Gourmet Store · Ivy City · 169 tips and reviews
Beuchert's Saloon is one of DC.

32. Beuchert's Saloon

8.5
623 Pennsylvania Ave SE (7th St & Pennsylvania Ave), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 32 tips and reviews
All Souls Bar is one of DC.

33. All Souls Bar

9.0
725 T St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 21 tips and reviews
Red Derby is one of DC.

34. Red Derby

8.0
3718 14th St NW (at Quincy St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Petworth · 93 tips and reviews
Galaxy Hut is one of DC.

35. Galaxy Hut

8.7
2711 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Dive Bar · Lyon Village · 66 tips and reviews
Black Cat is one of DC.

36. Black Cat

8.3
1811 14th St NW (btwn Swann & S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Rock Club · U-Street · 106 tips and reviews
Lyman's Tavern is one of DC.

37. Lyman's Tavern

8.5
3720 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Petworth · 21 tips and reviews
Rock & Roll Hotel is one of DC.

38. Rock & Roll Hotel

1353 H St NE (at 14th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · Capitol Hill · 80 tips and reviews
Crooked Beat Records is one of DC.

39. Crooked Beat Records

2116 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Record Store · Adams Morgan · 7 tips and reviews
Smash Records is one of DC.

40. Smash Records

7.8
2314 18th St NW (btwn Kalorama & Belmont Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Record Store · Adams Morgan · 6 tips and reviews
National Archives and Records Administration is one of DC.

41. National Archives and Records Administration

8.6
700 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Federal Triangle · 151 tips and reviews
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue is one of DC.

42. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue

8.8
600 I St NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Synagogue · Chinatown · 28 tips and reviews
The Gibson is one of DC.

43. The Gibson

2009 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Speakeasy · U-Street · 137 tips and reviews
Harold Black is one of DC.

44. Harold Black

212 7th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Speakeasy · Capitol Hill · 17 tips and reviews
The Crucible is one of DC.

45. The Crucible

8.0
412 V St NE, Washington, D.C.
Social Club · Eckington · 2 tips and reviews
Dram & Grain is one of DC.

46. Dram & Grain

2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Adams Morgan · 14 tips and reviews
The Hamilton is one of DC.

47. The Hamilton

9.0
600 14th St NW (at F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 264 tips and reviews
The Wonderland Ballroom is one of DC.

48. The Wonderland Ballroom

7.7
1101 Kenyon St NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Columbia Heights · 124 tips and reviews
Toki Underground is one of DC.

49. Toki Underground

8.5
1234 H St NE (above The Pug), Washington, D.C.
Noodle Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 181 tips and reviews
Granville Moore's is one of DC.

50. Granville Moore's

8.5
1238 H St NE (btwn 12th & 13th Sts. NE), Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · Capitol Hill · 106 tips and reviews
Peregrine Espresso is one of DC.

51. Peregrine Espresso

8.2
660 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 7th St SE), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 106 tips and reviews
Peregrine Espresso is one of DC.

52. Peregrine Espresso

8.2
1309 5th St NE (in Union Market), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Ivy City · 22 tips and reviews
Peregrine Espresso is one of DC.

53. Peregrine Espresso

1718 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Logan Circle - Shaw · 88 tips and reviews
Smithsonian American Art Museum is one of DC.

54. Smithsonian American Art Museum

9.0
800 G St. NW (8th and F Streets, NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 86 tips and reviews
American Ice Company is one of DC.

55. American Ice Company

8.7
917 V St NW (at 9th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · U-Street · 105 tips and reviews
ChurchKey is one of DC.

56. ChurchKey

8.8
1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 295 tips and reviews

57. Ted's Bulletin

8.8
505 8th St SE (btwn E & G St SE), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 304 tips and reviews

trillateezytrillateezy: Pop tarts, milkshakes, breakfast... All incredible. Maybe not the best spot for dinner foods, but definitely for breakfast & brunch.

58. Politics and Prose Bookstore

9.3
5015 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Nebraska Ave & 36th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bookstore · Chevy Chase · 81 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: At twenty-five years old this is the grand dame of independent book stores in DC. Their selection is unmatched and the caliber of author readings beats any national chain. Read more.

Baked & Wired is one of DC.

59. Baked & Wired

9.2
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Georgetown · 461 tips and reviews

Valerie S.Valerie S: The best cupcake I've ever had. Amazing flavor selections, great price, and unimaginably delicious.

60. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 690 tips and reviews

Betony K.Betony Kelly: Fabulous food combined with old fashioned service. Warm and welcoming. You'll want to be a regular but they'll treat you like one even if it's your first visit.

The Passenger is one of DC.

61. The Passenger

7.3
1539 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 6 tips and reviews
Righteous Cheese is one of DC.

62. Righteous Cheese

1309 5th St NE (in Union Market), Washington, D.C.
Cheese Store · Ivy City · 9 tips and reviews
Buffalo & Bergen is one of DC.

63. Buffalo & Bergen

7.8
1309 5th St NE, Washington, D.C.
Gourmet Store · Ivy City · 33 tips and reviews
So's Your Mom is one of DC.

64. So's Your Mom

8.3
1831 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Bagel Shop · Adams Morgan · 42 tips and reviews
National Archives Public Vaults is one of DC.

65. National Archives Public Vaults

7.0
800 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at National Archives), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Federal Triangle · 4 tips and reviews
Founding Farmers is one of DC.

66. Founding Farmers

9.0
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 802 tips and reviews
Pizzeria Paradiso is one of DC.

67. Pizzeria Paradiso

8.6
3282 M St NW (at 33rd St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Georgetown · 107 tips and reviews
Menomalé Pizza Napoletana is one of DC.

68. Menomalé Pizza Napoletana

8.9
2711 12th St NE (at Evarts St NE), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Brookland · 55 tips and reviews
DC Slices is one of DC.

69. DC Slices

8.8
Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · 24 tips and reviews
Treasury Vintage is one of DC.

70. Treasury Vintage

6.6
1843 14th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Vintage and Thrift Store · U-Street · 3 tips and reviews
Second Time Around is one of DC.

71. Second Time Around

3289 M St NW (Potomac St NW), Washington, D.C.
Vintage and Thrift Store · Georgetown · 5 tips and reviews
Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar is one of DC.

72. Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar

8.2
1916 I St NW, Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 42 tips and reviews
Newseum is one of DC.

73. Newseum

555 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 306 tips and reviews
Trusty's is one of DC.

74. Trusty's

7.7
1420 Pennsylvania Ave SE (btwn Potomac Ave. & 15th St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Hill East · 40 tips and reviews
Little Serow is one of DC.

75. Little Serow

1511 17th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 58 tips and reviews
Restaurant Judy is one of DC.

76. Restaurant Judy

7.9
2212 14th St NW (btwn Florida Ave & W St NW), Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · U-Street · 19 tips and reviews
Donburi is one of DC.

77. Donburi

2438 18th St NW (at Columbia Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 69 tips and reviews
Showtime Bar is one of DC.

78. Showtime Bar

7.7
113 Rhode Island Ave NW (btwn 1st & T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 23 tips and reviews
Blues Alley is one of DC.

79. Blues Alley

8.6
1073 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Jazz and Blues Venue · Georgetown · 49 tips and reviews
Ivy and Coney is one of DC.

80. Ivy and Coney

7.9
1523 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 41 tips and reviews
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is one of DC.

81. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

8.9
4155 Linnean Ave NW (Tilden St., NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Forest Hills · 29 tips and reviews
The Mansion on O Street is one of DC.

82. The Mansion on O Street

7.6
2020 O St NW (btw Hopkins St NW & 21st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Event Space · Northwest Washington · 18 tips and reviews
Dupont Circle is one of DC.

83. Dupont Circle

8.8
1 DuPont Cir NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews
Tabard Inn is one of DC.

84. Tabard Inn

8.5
1739 N St NW (btwn 17th & 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews
Commissary is one of DC.

85. Commissary

1443 P St NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 150 tips and reviews
Twins Jazz is one of DC.

86. Twins Jazz

1344 U St NW (btwn 13th & 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Jazz and Blues Venue · U-Street · 14 tips and reviews
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is one of DC.

87. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

307 W 26th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Comedy Club · Chelsea · 171 tips and reviews