Guidebook for Takoma Park
Food scene
A new addition to the neighborhood that has quickly become well regarded by the neighbors.
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The Girl and The Vine
7071 Carroll AveA new addition to the neighborhood that has quickly become well regarded by the neighbors.
They offer freshly baked breads and other treats, plus a nice quiet work space if you happen to be teleworking.
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Spring Mill Bread Company
7300 Carroll AveThey offer freshly baked breads and other treats, plus a nice quiet work space if you happen to be teleworking.
Our friends from Philly love this place and ask to go every time they visit! They offer unique pizza toppings with fresh ingredients. Super yummy (although a bit pricey). The outdoor seating is a great way to view the locals on a nice day.
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Roscoe's Pizzeria
7040 Carroll AveOur friends from Philly love this place and ask to go every time they visit! They offer unique pizza toppings with fresh ingredients. Super yummy (although a bit pricey). The outdoor seating is a great way to view the locals on a nice day.
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWA local favorite - yummy food and a bookstore in one!
This is a bit farther from our place, but just across the street from the Takoma Metro. Follow your smell and you'll easily find it. So yummy!
29 helybéli ajánlásával
Soupergirl
314 Carroll St NWThis is a bit farther from our place, but just across the street from the Takoma Metro. Follow your smell and you'll easily find it. So yummy!
Located in Downtown Silver Spring alongside many other restaurants this is our go to, family friendly, affordable pizza place.
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MOD Pizza
909 Ellsworth DrLocated in Downtown Silver Spring alongside many other restaurants this is our go to, family friendly, affordable pizza place.
A new addition to the neighborhood that receives rave reviews!
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Cielo Rojo Restaurant
7211 Carroll AveA new addition to the neighborhood that receives rave reviews!
Groceries
This food co-op offers both a convenient place to grab a few things for your stay in the area but also showcases some of the uniqueness of the neighborhood.
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Takoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op
201 Ethan Allen AveThis food co-op offers both a convenient place to grab a few things for your stay in the area but also showcases some of the uniqueness of the neighborhood.
Lidl
6881 New Hampshire AveThe closest typical grocery store. Neighbors really like their on-site bakery.
Exercise and Relaxation
Willow Street Yoga
6930 Carroll AveA well-loved yoga studio by people in Takoma Park
Bikram Yoga Takoma Park
Offers drop in classes
We're not into massages and the like but many others love this place! Our neighbor highly recommends their acupuncturist.
9 helybéli ajánlásával
The Still Point Takoma Park
6 Grant AveWe're not into massages and the like but many others love this place! Our neighbor highly recommends their acupuncturist.
This is where we spend most of our afternoons. The children and adults alike are friendly, plus the park offers swings, climbing structures, slides and a natural spring for play.
Spring Park
This is where we spend most of our afternoons. The children and adults alike are friendly, plus the park offers swings, climbing structures, slides and a natural spring for play.
This large playground has separate play spaces for little and big kids. In the summer the splash pad is free and open to everyone from 9 am - 9 pm. Touch the green post if the water isn't running.
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Takoma Community Center
300 Van Buren St NWThis large playground has separate play spaces for little and big kids. In the summer the splash pad is free and open to everyone from 9 am - 9 pm. Touch the green post if the water isn't running.
Drinks
Offers tours while you taste; limited food options but nice outdoor seating.
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3 Stars Brewing Company
6400 Chillum Pl NWOffers tours while you taste; limited food options but nice outdoor seating.
Families looking to combine good drinks/food with a fun play area (a large sand box) will like Denizens.
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Denizens Brewing Co.
1115 East-West HwyFamilies looking to combine good drinks/food with a fun play area (a large sand box) will like Denizens.
Open to anyone, they will tell you they sell the best priced beer in the area! They have live music most evenings are about a five minute walk from our house.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard AveOpen to anyone, they will tell you they sell the best priced beer in the area! They have live music most evenings are about a five minute walk from our house.
Emergencies/Health
This is the hospital where our daughter was born. We got great service. Ambulances will usually take you to Adventist Hospital (listed below).
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street NorthwestThis is the hospital where our daughter was born. We got great service. Ambulances will usually take you to Adventist Hospital (listed below).
We have thankfully never needed their services, but neighbors recommend this Urgent Care most.
Patient First - Silver Spring
8206 Georgia AveWe have thankfully never needed their services, but neighbors recommend this Urgent Care most.
We have an active parent list serve in the neighborhood that gives this urgent care the best recommendation for children.
PM Pediatrics
7401 Greenbelt RdWe have an active parent list serve in the neighborhood that gives this urgent care the best recommendation for children.
Sightseeing
The Kennedy Center offers free performances every day at 6 pm. Check their website (https://www.kennedy-center.org/video/upcoming) for listings. Get there a bit early (time depends on popularity of show). Family friendly! Be sure to go on the roof as it offers amazing views!
John F. Kennedy Központ a Performatív Művészetekért
2700 F St NWVárossal kapcsolatos tanácsok
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Takoma Station
Takoma Station is on the Red Line that heads directly to Union Station and the National Mall. Go to www.wmata.com and use the Trip Planner to plan specifics and calculate the cost of your trip. For your convenience, two Smart Cards are located in the kitchenette. Children under 5 travel free.
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Fort Totten
If you're headed east or west to places like University of Maryland College Park, rather than downtown, traveling directly to Fort Totten (Green Line) may make more sense. Use the Trip Planner at www.wmata.com for more information.
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Takoma Station
Takoma Station is on the red line and takes you downtown to the museums and National Mall (via Union Station). Visit www.wmata.com and use the Trip Planner to calculate costs and travel length. The station is about a 20 minute walk (with some hills) from our place.
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Fort Totten Station
If your plans include the University of Maryland or northern Virginia the green/yellow line may give you more access. You can easily get to Fort Totten via a bus at the bottom of our street. Visit www.wmata.com for more details.
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Uber/Lyft
Uber and Lyft are another option for getting downtown. Prices vary depending on time of day and weather but you could plan for $10-15 for a trip. Walk to the bottom of the hill and use a group sharing option to save money.
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Capital Bikeshare Carroll Ave
Rent a bike for a few hours or the whole day to let you explore more sites around the neighborhood and DC. Go to www.capitalbikeshare.com for more details.