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Guide to Washington's best spots
Washington Welcome Center is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

1. Washington Welcome Center

6.3
1005 E St NW (at 10th St), Washington, D.C.
Gift Store · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 4 tips and reviews
Lincoln's Waffle Shop is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

2. Lincoln's Waffle Shop

7.4
504 10th St NW (btwn E & F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Diner · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 130 tips and reviews

Kaili K.Kaili Kalima: This is the greatest little hole in the wall. Located across the street from the Ford Theatre and next door to the house where Lincoln Died. Great food, Great Prices and Great Workers.

The Front Page is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

3. The Front Page

1333 New Hampshire Ave NW (at O St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sports Bar · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 138 tips and reviews

Kaili K.Kaili Kalima: Well we only stayed their for one drink NUFF said!

Dupont Circle is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

4. Dupont Circle

8.9
1 DuPont Cir NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews
Madhatter is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

5. 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

Kaili K.Kaili Kalima: Rib Eye was great although I did not finish it. If the bartender is washing a glass and it breaks A piece of glass flies into your food. When I tell you about it just say I am sorry. no excuses K!

Buffalo Billiards is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

6. Buffalo Billiards

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

Kaili K.Kaili Kalima: This bar is truly for the sports enthusiast. Shuffle board, Darts, Billiards, trivia. Although the sliders really need a lot of help. The prices were good.

The Big Hunt is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

7. 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
Filomena Ristorante is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

8. Filomena Ristorante

9.0
1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 183 tips and reviews
JR's Bar & Grill is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

9. JR's Bar & Grill

8.0
1519 17th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gay Bar · Northwest Washington · 90 tips and reviews
Larry's Lounge is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

10. Larry's Lounge

7.4
1840 18th St. NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gay Bar · Northwest Washington · 23 tips and reviews
Lauriol Plaza is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

11. Lauriol Plaza

8.3
1835 18th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 264 tips and reviews
Daily Grill is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

12. Daily Grill

1200 18th St NW #2 (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 64 tips and reviews

Kaili K.Kaili Kalima: Great Food Great Prices and Excellent Service. This is one of the best places. I suggest you all stop in there for a drink and to meet the wonderful staff. Sit at the bar.

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

13. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

9.0
700 Independence Ave SW (at 7th St SW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Southwest Washington · 105 tips and reviews
National Museum of the American Indian is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

14. National Museum of the American Indian

8.2
950 Independence Ave SW (4th St. SW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Southwest Washington · 178 tips and reviews
National Portrait Gallery is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

15. 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
National Air and Space Museum is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

16. National Air and Space Museum

9.2
6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Southwest Washington · 639 tips and reviews
National Museum of American History is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

17. National Museum of American History

9.0
1400 Constitution Ave NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Northwest Washington · 357 tips and reviews
International Spy Museum is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

18. International Spy Museum

800 F St NW (9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Penn Quarter · 207 tips and reviews
Public Bar is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

19. Public Bar

1214 18th St NW (Jefferson), Washington, D.C.
Sports Bar · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 108 tips and reviews
Korean War Veterans Memorial is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

20. Korean War Veterans Memorial

9.2
10 Daniel French Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 74 tips and reviews
National Museum of Natural History is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

21. National Museum of Natural History

9.2
1000 Constitution Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Northwest Washington · 428 tips and reviews
United States Botanic Garden is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

22. United States Botanic Garden

9.0
100 Maryland Ave SW (Independence Ave), Washington, D.C.
Botanical Garden · Southwest Washington · 111 tips and reviews
Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

23. Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

8.7
1000 Jefferson Dr SW (btwn 9th & 12th St SW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Southwest Washington · 86 tips and reviews
Morton's The Steakhouse is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

24. Morton's The Steakhouse

7.5
1050 Connecticut Ave (at L St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 22 tips and reviews
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steak is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

25. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steak

1652 K St NW (K St bet 16th & 17th), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 42 tips and reviews
H&M is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

26. H&M

1025 F Street NW (at 11th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Clothing Store · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 36 tips and reviews
Annie's Paramount Steakhouse is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

27. Annie's Paramount Steakhouse

8.6
1609 17th St NW (btwn Q & Corcoran St NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Northwest Washington · 152 tips and reviews
Ralph Lauren is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

28. Ralph Lauren

7.0
1245 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Clothing Store · Georgetown · 19 tips and reviews
United Colors of Benetton is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

29. United Colors of Benetton

1200 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Clothing Store · Georgetown · 3 tips and reviews
Capitol Reflecting Pool is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

30. Capitol Reflecting Pool

8.9
1st St NW (btwn Pennsylvania Ave NW & Maryland Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Fountain · Northwest Washington · 42 tips and reviews
Kennedy Center Opera House is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

31. Kennedy Center Opera House

8.8
2700 F St NW, Washington, D.C.
Opera House · Northwest Washington · 27 tips and reviews
National Archives Rotunda is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

32. National Archives Rotunda

8.7
Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Federal Triangle · 25 tips and reviews
Bartholdi Park is one of Guide to Washington's best spots.

33. Bartholdi Park

100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
Park · Southwest Employment Area · 1 tip