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Eastern Market is one of DC.

1. Eastern Market

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

2. Busboys and Poets

8.9
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews
Library of Congress is one of DC.

3. Library of Congress

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

4. Black Cat

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

5. Newseum

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

6. National Mall

9.5
Constitution & Independence Ave (btwn 1st & 17th St), Washington, D.C.
Plaza · Northwest Washington · 267 tips and reviews
Lincoln Memorial is one of DC.

7. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 471 tips and reviews
Washington Monument is one of DC.

8. Washington Monument

9.5
2 15th St NW (btwn Constitution Ave NW & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 344 tips and reviews
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is one of DC.

9. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

9.0
700 Independence Ave SW (at 7th St SW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Southwest Washington · 104 tips and reviews

10. The White House

8.8
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 15th St NW & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Government Building · Northwest Washington · 512 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Completed in 1800, The White House is the oldest public building in Washington, DC and has been the home of every president except George Washington.

11. 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

ConciergeQConciergeQ: What is your favorite indoor activity in Washington D.C.? The Fairmont Washington, D.C.: "The museums – newly renovated National Portrait Gallery." Read more.

Himitsu is one of DC.

12. Himitsu

828 Upshur St NW, Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · Petworth · 15 tips and reviews
Hazel is one of DC.

13. Hazel

808 V St NW (btwn 8th & 9th St), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · U-Street · 17 tips and reviews
Maketto is one of DC.

14. Maketto

9.0
1351 H St NE (Linden Ct), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 65 tips and reviews
Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee is one of DC.

15. Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee

1932 9th St NW (btwn T & U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Donut Shop · U-Street · 3 tips and reviews
The Wydown is one of DC.

16. The Wydown

1924 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · U-Street · 55 tips and reviews
District Doughnut is one of DC.

17. District Doughnut

749 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Donut Shop · Capitol Hill · 32 tips and reviews
Slipstream is one of DC.

18. Slipstream

1333 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Logan Circle - Shaw · 82 tips and reviews
Songbyrd Music House & Record Cafe is one of DC.

19. Songbyrd Music House & Record Cafe

2477 18th St NW (at Columbia Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Adams Morgan · 17 tips and reviews
Baked & Wired is one of DC.

20. Baked & Wired

9.2
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Georgetown · 461 tips and reviews
Rose's Luxury is one of DC.

21. Rose's Luxury

9.1
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 134 tips and reviews
Founding Farmers is one of DC.

22. Founding Farmers

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

23. Zenebech

2420 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 6 tips and reviews
Dacha Beer Garden is one of DC.

24. Dacha Beer Garden

9.2
1600 7th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Logan Circle - Shaw · 75 tips and reviews
Red Derby is one of DC.

25. Red Derby

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

26. Compass Coffee

8.7
1535 7th St NW (btwn P & Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Logan Circle - Shaw · 53 tips and reviews
Room 11 is one of DC.

27. Room 11

3234 11th St NW (at Lamont St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Columbia Heights · 82 tips and reviews
The Coffee Bar is one of DC.

28. The Coffee Bar

9.0
1201 S St NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · U-Street · 67 tips and reviews
Smithsonian American Art Museum is one of DC.

29. 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
Bluejacket Brewery is one of DC.

30. Bluejacket Brewery

8.6
300 Tingey St SE (at 4th St SE), Washington, D.C.
Brewery · Navy Yard · 158 tips and reviews
Estadio is one of DC.

31. Estadio

1520 14th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 159 tips and reviews
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe is one of DC.

32. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe

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

33. Emissary

8.2
2032 P St NW (at 21st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Northwest Washington · 37 tips and reviews
Beefsteak is one of DC.

34. Beefsteak

1528 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 19 tips and reviews
Tail Up Goat is one of DC.

35. Tail Up Goat

9.4
1827 Adams Mill Rd NW (at Calvert St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 35 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Start with the salt-crusted sardine smørrebrød on charred chocolate rye bread and do not pass up the dukkah-spiced lamb ribs, slow-cooked then grilled, yielding charred, barky bits on the outside. Read more.

Keren Restaurant is one of DC.

36. Keren Restaurant

1780 Florida Ave NW (18th & U Sts NW), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 51 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Opt for the ful, a hearty mix of beans, eggs, and vegetables. Or order a platter that offers a range of just-the-right-level-of-spicy meat and vegetarian options. Read more.

Peregrine Espresso is one of DC.

37. Peregrine Espresso

1718 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Logan Circle - Shaw · 88 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: The hole-in-the-wall D.C. coffee shop that proves size doesn’t matter—all while pulling the meanest espresso in town. Friendly, unpretentious staff and a perfect people-watching perch at the window. Read more.

Pineapple and Pearls is one of DC.

38. Pineapple and Pearls

8.3
715 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 21 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Get the signature Pineapple and Pearls and the Mexican Hot Chocolate buns, if you can. Wait, you can get pistachio milk in your coffee?! Read more.

Bread Furst is one of DC.

39. Bread Furst

8.8
4434 Connecticut Ave NW (at Albermarle St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Van Ness - Forest Hills · 33 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Likely, you want some bread, and that is of course what you should get. Just don’t stop there—there is a slice of vanilla cake beckoning you just around the corner. Read more.

Salt & Sundry is one of DC.

40. Salt & Sundry

1401 S St NW, Washington, D.C.
Furniture and Home Store · U-Street · 2 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: You’ll pick up the Myrrh perfume you didn’t know you were lacking and stumble upon a local florist pop-up all in the same visit. It’s an urban bohemian paradise for Anthropologie graduates. Read more.

Cork Wine Bar and Market is one of DC.

41. Cork Wine Bar and Market

8.3
1805 14th St NW (Between S & T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Restaurant · U-Street · 23 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: On Sundays, Cork will prepare $1 made-to-order doughnuts, and we guarantee you’ll scarf them down before you even get the chance to pay. Read more.

Five To One is one of DC.

42. Five To One

903 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · No tips or 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
ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar is one of DC.

44. ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar

300 Florida Ave NW (at 3rd St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Truxton Circle · 16 tips and reviews
A Baked Joint is one of DC.

45. A Baked Joint

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

46. Roofers Union

7.4
2446 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Bar · Adams Morgan · 50 tips and reviews
All Souls Bar is one of DC.

47. All Souls Bar

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

48. Bistrot Du Coin

8.5
1738 Connecticut Ave NW (at S St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Bistro · Northwest Washington · 137 tips and reviews