Guidebook for Washington

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Guidebook for Washington

Drinks & Nightlife

Cash only! Dive bar, don't ask for a cocktail, no bitters here. Dancing on the weekends. Sundays at 7pm Granny & the Boys house band (oldies mostly). Weird old movies always on. Funky music. Real neighborhood spot.
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Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NW
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Cash only! Dive bar, don't ask for a cocktail, no bitters here. Dancing on the weekends. Sundays at 7pm Granny & the Boys house band (oldies mostly). Weird old movies always on. Funky music. Real neighborhood spot.
930 Club has been called one of the best venues in the country. Check out the cellar bar "Back Bar".
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9:30
815 V St NW
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930 Club has been called one of the best venues in the country. Check out the cellar bar "Back Bar".
Divey bar, great little venue. Punk, rock, indie bands, dance nights.
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DC9 Nightclub
1940 9th St NW
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Divey bar, great little venue. Punk, rock, indie bands, dance nights.
Largest whiskey collection in the western hemisphere! 27,000+ different whiskeys. 4 bars in one: Saloon main level is classier dining & stunning wall of whiskeys access from ladders. Bar atmosphere on the rooftop level (open year round), they sell cigars, and the low key speakeasy bar called Dram & Grain in the basement for advanced cocktailing (reservation required Fri & Sat).
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Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NW
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Largest whiskey collection in the western hemisphere! 27,000+ different whiskeys. 4 bars in one: Saloon main level is classier dining & stunning wall of whiskeys access from ladders. Bar atmosphere on the rooftop level (open year round), they sell cigars, and the low key speakeasy bar called Dram & Grain in the basement for advanced cocktailing (reservation required Fri & Sat).
Late night BBQ (all nighter sandwiches), good beers.
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American Ice Company
917 V St NW
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Late night BBQ (all nighter sandwiches), good beers.
DJs, crazy sound system
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Flash
645 Florida Ave NW
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DJs, crazy sound system
Right across the street, great food & beer. Lots of sours and funky experimental brews.
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Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NE
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Right across the street, great food & beer. Lots of sours and funky experimental brews.
Great music venue in the Atlas District/H street Northeast area. 3 levels. Cheap tall boy beers, rooftop, big name artists and lesser known ones too.
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Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H St NE
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Great music venue in the Atlas District/H street Northeast area. 3 levels. Cheap tall boy beers, rooftop, big name artists and lesser known ones too.
Jazz baby, one of DC original spots for blues and jazz. U street was known as Black Broadway back in the day. Many treats got their start here.
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Twins Jazz
1344 U St NW
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Jazz baby, one of DC original spots for blues and jazz. U street was known as Black Broadway back in the day. Many treats got their start here.
Classic DC divey bar & venue. Main stage & back bar stage. Bands, DJs, burlesque.
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Black Cat
1811 14th St NW
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Classic DC divey bar & venue. Main stage & back bar stage. Bands, DJs, burlesque.
Gay bar, always lively
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Town Danceboutique
2009 8th Street Northwest
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Gay bar, always lively
Gay bar, always happening. Drag brunch (reserve early!)
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Nellie's Sports Bar
900 U St NW
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Gay bar, always happening. Drag brunch (reserve early!)
Go see a jazz or blues show at this famous venue & heart of DC culture.
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Bohemian Caverns
2001 11th Street Northwest
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Go see a jazz or blues show at this famous venue & heart of DC culture.
Chicago themed divey bar, hot dogs, peanuts, pool table, darts.
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Ivy and Coney
1537 7th St NW
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Chicago themed divey bar, hot dogs, peanuts, pool table, darts.
Serious part of DC's cocktail scene.
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Columbia Room
124 Blagden Alley NW
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Serious part of DC's cocktail scene.
Cidery. Get your advil ready for the morning. Try some flights, the bartenders are great.
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ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar
711 Kennedy Street Northwest
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Cidery. Get your advil ready for the morning. Try some flights, the bartenders are great.

Food Scene

Every type of food, farm to table, local, some shops open on weekends only
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Union Market
1309 5th St NE
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Every type of food, farm to table, local, some shops open on weekends only
Thai, sushi
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Aroi
1832 1st St NW
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Thai, sushi
More upscale, excellent food. Find a seat at the bar or call ahead to make sure there's room.
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The Red Hen
1822 1st St NW
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More upscale, excellent food. Find a seat at the bar or call ahead to make sure there's room.
Upscale mexican restaurant, wonderful tequila selection, cocktails, food. Also, real food (non pizza!) that's available late night.
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Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
401 7th St NW
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Upscale mexican restaurant, wonderful tequila selection, cocktails, food. Also, real food (non pizza!) that's available late night.

Getting Around

Ten-20 minutes to the main touristy sites.
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Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NW
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Ten-20 minutes to the main touristy sites.

Parks & Nature

Wonderful any time of year. 30 minute drive. Really with the to to get out of the city.
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Great Falls Park
9200 Old Dominion Dr
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Wonderful any time of year. 30 minute drive. Really with the to to get out of the city.
On Sundays the weekend hippies come out in droves for the drum circle, acroyoga, slacklining, picnics.. Sledding in the winter, cool sculptures, good view of the city.
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Meridian Hill Park
W Street Northwest
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On Sundays the weekend hippies come out in droves for the drum circle, acroyoga, slacklining, picnics.. Sledding in the winter, cool sculptures, good view of the city.

Entertainment & Activities

Movie theater, serves alcoholic beverages.
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Landmark's Atlantic Plumbing Cinema
807 V Street Northwest
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Movie theater, serves alcoholic beverages.

Arts & Culture

Almost all of DC's museums are free.
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Nemzeti Portrégaléria
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Almost all of DC's museums are free.
Modern art. Often has really cool interactive exhibits. Almost all of DC's museums are free.
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Hirshhorn Múzeum
7th Street Southwest
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Modern art. Often has really cool interactive exhibits. Almost all of DC's museums are free.
Bring tissues. This is important to see. Don't hunt pokemon here folks, really.
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Az Egyesült Államok Holokauszt Emlékmúzeuma
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW
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Bring tissues. This is important to see. Don't hunt pokemon here folks, really.

Sightseeing

See God's pencil.
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Washington-emlékmű
2 15th St NW
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See God's pencil.
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Fehér Ház déli gyep
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
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Great during any weather! Free.
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Az Amerikai Egyesült Államok Botanikus Kertje
100 Maryland Ave SW
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Great during any weather! Free.
All the museums & sights! Go see the monuments at night all lit up!
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Nemzeti park
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All the museums & sights! Go see the monuments at night all lit up!
Cherry blossoms in spring! Paddleboats, picnics, classic DC postcard spots.
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Tidal Basin
20245 National Dr
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Cherry blossoms in spring! Paddleboats, picnics, classic DC postcard spots.
The famous stairs that Karras fell down in the movie The Exorcist.
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The Exorcist Steps
3600 Prospect St NW
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The famous stairs that Karras fell down in the movie The Exorcist.