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Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C.
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Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C.

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Created by Travelzoo • Updated On: January 10, 2017

This list represents a compilation of travel expert recommendations and notable Travelzoo deals in Washington, D.C. The list was curated using Foursquare's new Trip Tips tool!

Newseum is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

1. Newseum

555 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 306 tips and reviews
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Linda: Experience 500 years of headline history. $17 for 2-day admission but history buffs will find it worth the price.
National Archives and Records Administration is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

2. 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
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Linda: You'll find the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence here.
Ford's Theatre is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

3. Ford's Theatre

8.3
511 10th St NW (btwn F St NW & E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Theater · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 72 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi: Go during the day for a tour by a park ranger.
The National Theatre is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

4. The National Theatre

9.0
1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 13th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 25 tips and reviews
The Occidental is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

5. The Occidental

7.6
1475 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 14th & 15th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 46 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi: DC "scene" where you're most likely to see politicos, house staffers & secret service.
Madame Tussauds is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

6. Madame Tussauds

1001 F Street, NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 50 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi: Has all 50 presidents in wax. Skip the celebs and see the presidents.
Old Ebbitt Grill is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

7. 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
Kristi
Kristi: DC "scene" where you're most likely to see politicos, house staffers & secret service.
Ben's Chili Bowl is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

8. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews
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annalisa: This is a DC institution. Skip any of the healthy options and go for the classic chili dog with a side of... you guessed it, chili cheese fries.
Busboys and Poets is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

9. Busboys and Poets

1025 5th St NW (at K St. NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 298 tips and reviews
Marcellus
Marcellus: This bookstore/restaurant is a local favorite.
Gray Line Tours of Washington DC is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

10. Gray Line Tours of Washington DC

50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
Travel and Transportation · NoMa · No tips or reviews
Le Grenier is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

11. Le Grenier

502 H St NE (at 5th St NE), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Near Northeast · 34 tips and reviews
Union Market is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

12. Union Market

9.3
1309 5th St NE (at Neal Pl NE), Washington, D.C.
Gourmet Store · Ivy City · 169 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi: Get oysters from Rappahannock Oyster Co.
Béarnaise is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

13. Béarnaise

315 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 24 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi: By Top Chef Spike Mendelsohn, and his sister, Micheline.
We, The Pizza is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

14. We, The Pizza

8.2
305 Pennsylvania Ave SE (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Capitol Hill · 152 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi: By Top Chef, Spike Mendelsohn.
Due South is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

15. Due South

301 Water St SE, Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Navy Yard · 25 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi
Nationals Park is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

16. Nationals Park

9.0
1500 S Capitol St SE (btwn N St SE & Potomac Ave SE), Washington, D.C.
Baseball Stadium · Navy Yard · 475 tips and reviews
Station 4 is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

17. Station 4

6.3
1101 4th St SW (at M St SW), Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · Southwest - Waterfront · 69 tips and reviews
Tidal Basin is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

18. Tidal Basin

9.3
W Basin Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Lake · Southwest Washington · 63 tips and reviews
Marcellus
Marcellus: Catch the cherry blossom trees in full bloom in late March/early April.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

19. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

9.3
1850 W Basin Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi
Gravelly Point Park is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

20. Gravelly Point Park

9.1
George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VA
Park · 66 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi: Next to the airport and has beautiful views of the Capitol. It feels like you could touch the planes from Reagan National when they fly over. Best spot for a great selfie.
Founding Farmers is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

21. Founding Farmers

9.0
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 802 tips and reviews
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Linda: If you make weekend reservations between 9 AM - 2 PM, you'll be able to order from both the breakfast and lunch menus. The beignets are a must!
Vidalia is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

22. Vidalia

1990 M St NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 38 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi
Sushi Taro is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

23. Sushi Taro

8.5
1503 17th St NW (btwn P & Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 83 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi
Jack Rose Dining Saloon is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

24. Jack Rose Dining Saloon

8.6
2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Adams Morgan · 142 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi: Plan ahead and get a reservation at their speakeasy, Dram & Grain.
Adams Morgan is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

25. Adams Morgan

Washington, D.C.
Neighborhood · 32 tips and reviews
Marcellus
Marcellus: Lively neighborhood for the best bars and restaurants.
Roofers Union is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

26. Roofers Union

7.4
2446 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Bar · Adams Morgan · 50 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi
Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

27. 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
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Linda: Visit Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, Bao Bao and Bei Bei -- four in 12 pandas in the U.S. And the best part? It's free!
Ripple is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

28. Ripple

3417 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 56 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi
Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

29. Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center

9.3
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA
Museum · 201 tips and reviews
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Linda: If you're driving, visit this National Air and Space Museum extension for lesser crowds and an impressive display of aviation and space artifacts, including the space shuttle Discovery -- one in four space shuttles in the US.
Washington National Cathedral is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

30. Washington National Cathedral

9.1
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Massachusetts Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Church · Woodley Park · 80 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi
Le Chat Noir is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

31. Le Chat Noir

7.3
4907 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Emery Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Friendship Heights · 23 tips and reviews
Mazza Gallerie is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

32. Mazza Gallerie

6.8
5300 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Shopping Mall · Friendship Heights · 10 tips and reviews
Marcellus
Marcellus: You'll want to do your shopping at this upscale mall.
Range is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

33. Range

5335 Wisconsin Ave NW (in Chevy Chase Pavillion), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Friendship Heights · 85 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi: By season six Top Chef runner-up, Bryan Voltaggio.
Good Stuff Eatery is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

34. Good Stuff Eatery

8.5
3291 M St NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Georgetown · 78 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi: By Top Chef, Spike Mendelsohn.
Graffiato is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

35. Graffiato

707 6th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Chinatown · 189 tips and reviews
Kristi
Kristi: By Top Chef, Mike Isabella.
DC Harvest is one of Travelzoo's Guide to Washington, D.C..

36. DC Harvest

517 H St NE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Near Northeast · 11 tips and reviews

37. Bobby Van's Grill

7.0
1201 New York Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 46 tips and reviews