Fantastic in-depth graphic novel section and love sneaking downstairs to kids' section to hide in kid cave and read YA literature. Also best author readings in town. Read more.
A DC destination...this independent bookseller has a well curated selection of books and a great cafe to boot. Read more.
Montmarte is considered one of the best restaurants in Capitol Hill and perhaps the best French in the city.
Serves up moules frites & Belgian beers to folks willing to wait hours to soak them up. Also now offers a late-night menu of $8 bites like braised lamb sliders & griddled flatbread. Read more.
Quite possibly the best venue in the world, go see a show here on a Sunday night. Sometimes the bands are amazing and the crowd isn't overwhelming.
As one of the mainstays of the D.C. live music scene, the Black Cat is also known for its inventive themed dance nights, from vintage hip hop to a “queer night” of rock and pop. Read more.
This place is awesome! Totally easy to catch a chill concert for the Fort Reno series. Bring a blanket, a picnic, and good vibes!
The N.M.N.H. houses over 500 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, and human cultural artifacts; Let us know when you've seen them all.
A park where a kid can be a kid, and a dog can be a dog. And full of history! Read more.
Best bagels in the DC area! Friendly staff will throw an extra bagel in your bag if you're a regular. Ask for a light amount of cream cheese because they really load it on.
An iconic Washington establishment, Ben's Chili Bowl is well-suited for late-night half-smoke cravings. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Go to Baked & Wired for fab cupcakes (best in the nation; it's the icing) and for free wireless and great coffee. Read more.
One of the few places in US that offer vinegar for your "chips". Use the to go condiment cups w lids.
The market itself is open every day, but weekends bring an additional influx of vendors ranging from local farmers to antique furniture.
Going to a midnight screening of the rocky horror picture show here changed my life.
