Guidebook for Washington
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Best zoo in the world and it's free! Can you say Panda?
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWBest zoo in the world and it's free! Can you say Panda?
This is a fully restored 1940's amusement park with a huge wooden ballroom that has dancing of all kinds 7 days a week. Also, bumper cars, puppet shows and glass blowing. Truly an American treasure preserved. Great rainy day activity if you are up for something totally different!
Glenn Echo Ballroom
7300 Macarthur BlvdThis is a fully restored 1940's amusement park with a huge wooden ballroom that has dancing of all kinds 7 days a week. Also, bumper cars, puppet shows and glass blowing. Truly an American treasure preserved. Great rainy day activity if you are up for something totally different!
Entertainment & Activities
Check out the many walking trails available in Rock Creek park.
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Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWCheck out the many walking trails available in Rock Creek park.
Little known gem very close to the house. Lincoln lived at this little cottage on the grounds of the Old Soldiers home and there is a beautiful copper stautue or him that makes a great photo op.
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President Lincoln's Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NWLittle known gem very close to the house. Lincoln lived at this little cottage on the grounds of the Old Soldiers home and there is a beautiful copper stautue or him that makes a great photo op.
801 Taylor St NW
801 Taylor Street NorthwestPlayground --awesome for little ones
Sightseeing
Amazingly beautiful and again Free attraction.
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Washington National Cathedral
Amazingly beautiful and again Free attraction.
Food Scene
Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson BlvdGreat for kids says my next door neighbor with little ones!
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWGreat place to take kids!
Soupergirl
314 Carroll St NWVoted one of the top 7 Vegetarian restaurants in DC
Vegan to go restaurant and juice bar! Fantastic fresh juices.
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Khepra's Raw Food Juice Bar/ Hempburger Cafe & Juice Bar
Vegan to go restaurant and juice bar! Fantastic fresh juices.
Cleveland Park
Tons of Restaurants!
Drinks & Nightlife
Has great small plates too but known for specialty drinks and unique décor.
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Hank's Cocktail Bar
1624 Q Street NorthwestHas great small plates too but known for specialty drinks and unique décor.
Shopping
It has everything from Groceries and flowers to diapers and umbrellas.
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Walmart Supercenter
5929 Georgia Ave NWIt has everything from Groceries and flowers to diapers and umbrellas.
Secondi Inc
1702 Connecticut Ave NWSecond hand designer clothing near Diplomat row.
Free parking underneath the store--it's a new one and includes groceries as well as everything else. Open late!
Kennedy Street Northeast
Kennedy Street NortheastFree parking underneath the store--it's a new one and includes groceries as well as everything else. Open late!
Essentials
Open 24/7, easy to park and also offers delivery. Full pharmacy as well.
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Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWOpen 24/7, easy to park and also offers delivery. Full pharmacy as well.
New Hampshire Pharmacy & Medical Equipment
5001 New Hampshire Ave NWPharmacy within walking distance.
There is a parking lot across the street--be sure to pay the meter though, they do ticket!
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Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWThere is a parking lot across the street--be sure to pay the meter though, they do ticket!