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The ever-growing and expanding guide to Penn Quarter. Eat, drink and explore the city's largest residential neighborhood. This list is in -no- particular order.
Science Museum · Penn Quarter · 7 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: Off-the-beaten-path museum in Penn Quarter for serious science fans. No kids here. Check out the botanical gardens and dive into the interactives.
Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 108 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: This building has one of the best interior rooms in DC, if not the country. Anyone interested in the architecture of Washington DC should visit.
1250 New York Ave NW (at 13th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 29 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: This is a hidden gem in DC at the corner of New York Ave. and 13th St. The art work, all by women, is magnificent, covering a wide range of art from different eras.
555 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 307 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: One of the top destinations in DC. Plan on spending the day, if you get tired, here are numerous small theaters showing films where you can rest your weary feet.
511 10th St NW (btwn F St NW & E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Theater · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 72 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: This is where John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln in 1865, and he was taken across the street to the Petersen House where he died.
1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 13th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 25 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: First opened in 1835, many Presidents have come to see performances, with many famous performers back in is heyday. National Theatre is now the city's most likely host for Broadway shows and musicals.
Theater · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 41 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: The Warner Theatre is a gorgeous old building. A former 1920s movie palace, having long languished in disrepair, was finally reopened in 1992 following extensive restoration.
641 D St NW (btwn 6th & 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Theater · Penn Quarter · 26 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: This is the top theater company downtown for seeing new plays. Drama here is edgy, takes real risks, and is almost always memorable.
812 7th St NW (btwn H & I St NW), Washington, D.C.
College and University · Chinatown · 7 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: A sponsor of German culture in the U.S. and of intercultural ties, the Goethe-Institut features mostly work in all mediums from Germany or by German-Americans.
901 New York Ave NW (at 9th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 10 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: This artist-cooperative owned gallery survived the neighborhood change throughout the past 30 years, and remains friendly and crammed with local artwork. Prices are reasonable, and events are packed.
Epicurious: Be sure to stop by on Wednesday nights when flamenco dancers transport you to Spain over plates of tiny tapas. Try the eggplant flan or eel with shallots for an exotic snack, and don't forget sangria.
501 9th St NW (9th St NW between E and F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 74 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: Reservations are hard to come by at this six-customer, two-chef restaurant. Call exactly at 10am (not 10:05) one month ahead for a reservation.
Mexican Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 326 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: Oyamel can be a bit chaotic, but that's ok. Plates are tapas style which is lucky, because there are so many things on the menu you're going to want. Try the sopes de chorizo con papas.
New American Restaurant · Chinatown · 35 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: You will defintely have food prepared in a way that you never thought possible... and you will love it! Desserts are all made in house and are to die for.
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (@ 10th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 5 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: Great for theater nights. They have a "pre event" menu with a choice of appetizer, any entree, and a choice of dessert at a reasonable fixed price.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 411 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: This place is a party. Tapas style servings are great for groups of 3-4. The food is dynamite, and almost healthy. Every dish here is a gem.
Cocktail Bar · Mount Vernon Square · 116 tips and reviews
AskMen: Offering a customized tasting menu of cocktails, each drink prepared with house-made bitters or tinctures and poured over hard-carved ice. You may even get a little history lesson with your drink.
M Squared Real Estate: This new, state-of-the-art comedy theater is a great place to catch a laugh, bite and drink... all in one sitting! Tuesdays are open mic and there's no cover if you're sporting your Riot Act t-shirt.