Riverdale/DC guidebook
Local Food & Activities
Pizzeria Paradiso has a few locations around the DC area and they are all great! High quality pizza, cute dining atmosphere and local beers. Nice spot for outdoor dining!
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Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWPizzeria Paradiso has a few locations around the DC area and they are all great! High quality pizza, cute dining atmosphere and local beers. Nice spot for outdoor dining!
Locally owned, authentic pho and thai food. The menu is small but everything is delicious! Bonus points for vegan options and veggie pho broth.
Banana Blossom Bistro
1309 Rhode Island AveLocally owned, authentic pho and thai food. The menu is small but everything is delicious! Bonus points for vegan options and veggie pho broth.
Looney's is a sports bar on the University of Maryland campus but also a local favorite. Large bar area, outdoor patio tables, and lots of TV's to catch a game. The food is decent. I recommend the orange crush!
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Looney's Pub
8180 Maple Lawn BlvdLooney's is a sports bar on the University of Maryland campus but also a local favorite. Large bar area, outdoor patio tables, and lots of TV's to catch a game. The food is decent. I recommend the orange crush!
Franklin's is one of our favorite restaurants in the area. This is locally owned and all of the food is made from scratch. There is a brewery on the premises as well as a quirky gift shop that is lots of fun to visit. They also have a new "tiki beach" outdoor dining area complete with real beach sand and picnic tables to dine at. The crab dip and mussels are our favorite!
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Franklins
5123 Baltimore AveFranklin's is one of our favorite restaurants in the area. This is locally owned and all of the food is made from scratch. There is a brewery on the premises as well as a quirky gift shop that is lots of fun to visit. They also have a new "tiki beach" outdoor dining area complete with real beach sand and picnic tables to dine at. The crab dip and mussels are our favorite!
District taco started as a favorite spot among locals in DC, but has expanded to multiple locations in the last few years. The food is always fresh and they have many salsas to choose from. Our favorites are the fish tacos, California burrito, and chips and queso.
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District Taco
656 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastDistrict taco started as a favorite spot among locals in DC, but has expanded to multiple locations in the last few years. The food is always fresh and they have many salsas to choose from. Our favorites are the fish tacos, California burrito, and chips and queso.
This vegan spot is a hidden gem! They have plant-based versions of wings and calamari that are made with real ingredients (no processed meat substitutes), and it's DELICIOUS!
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New Deal Cafe
113 CenterwayThis vegan spot is a hidden gem! They have plant-based versions of wings and calamari that are made with real ingredients (no processed meat substitutes), and it's DELICIOUS!
A small-chain Italian place with a fairly large menu. The portions are huge, the prices are reasonable, and the food is always good.
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Mamma Lucia
1302 East-West HwyA small-chain Italian place with a fairly large menu. The portions are huge, the prices are reasonable, and the food is always good.
Busboys & Poets is a must-try local favorite. It's a restaurant/book store with vegan and vegetarian options. It's always busy, especially for brunch on the weekends.
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWBusboys & Poets is a must-try local favorite. It's a restaurant/book store with vegan and vegetarian options. It's always busy, especially for brunch on the weekends.
If you're looking for a healthy, clean, vegan food this is your spot. The menu is small but it is all delicious. We really like the taco salad with walnut taco meat.
Gangster Vegan Organics
1065 S Charles StIf you're looking for a healthy, clean, vegan food this is your spot. The menu is small but it is all delicious. We really like the taco salad with walnut taco meat.
About a 10 minute drive away, Lake Artemesia is a nice place to take a walk or have a picnic. There are a few different trails to explore, all very easy to walk (no hiking).
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Lago Artemesia
8200 55th AveAbout a 10 minute drive away, Lake Artemesia is a nice place to take a walk or have a picnic. There are a few different trails to explore, all very easy to walk (no hiking).
This is about 25 minutes away, but is a fun place to go with your family. If you've never heard of Medieval Times, you get to watch medieval-themed horse jousting while eating roasted chicken with your hands.
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Cena y torneo de la época medieval
7000 Arundel Mills CirThis is about 25 minutes away, but is a fun place to go with your family. If you've never heard of Medieval Times, you get to watch medieval-themed horse jousting while eating roasted chicken with your hands.
This is a large brewery with plenty of seating and delicious food. It's about 25 minutes away but fun if you like locally brewed beer!
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Jailbreak Brewing Company
9445 Washington Blvd NThis is a large brewery with plenty of seating and delicious food. It's about 25 minutes away but fun if you like locally brewed beer!
Town Center Market is a small local place to have a few snacks and enjoy local beers on the patio. You can also buy beer and wine here.
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Town Center Market
4705 Queensbury RdTown Center Market is a small local place to have a few snacks and enjoy local beers on the patio. You can also buy beer and wine here.
The Hall is a newer place in College Park with indoor and outdoor seating. They serve casual food that feels slightly elevated, and the environment is fun and lively.
The Hall CP
4656 Hotel DriveThe Hall is a newer place in College Park with indoor and outdoor seating. They serve casual food that feels slightly elevated, and the environment is fun and lively.
Cute local coffee shop that roasts coffee in house. Nice place to get some work done or enjoy a vanilla oatmilk latte (my fav!)
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Vigilante Coffee
4327 Gallatin StCute local coffee shop that roasts coffee in house. Nice place to get some work done or enjoy a vanilla oatmilk latte (my fav!)
Although Baltimore is about 40 mins away, the national aquarium is an awesome place to visit (especially for a family). It’s located in the inner harbor, which is a nice area to walk around and spend the afternoon.
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Acuario Nacional
501 E Pratt StAlthough Baltimore is about 40 mins away, the national aquarium is an awesome place to visit (especially for a family). It’s located in the inner harbor, which is a nice area to walk around and spend the afternoon.
Sammy's Carry Out
3809 Hamilton StreetNo frills Chinese takeout.
Little Miner Taco - Brentwood
Taqueria Los Perez
Authentic tacos and Mexican food
2Fifty Texas BBQ
Amazing Texas BBQ with a rotating menu!
Manifest Bakery
Amazing locally made bread, pastries, and coffee! Can’t go wrong here.
DC Food & Activities
Founding Farmers is one of our favorite restaurants in DC. It's modern but casual, the menu is huge, and the service is outstanding. There are a few related restaurants ("Farmers, Fishers Bakers" and "Farmers and Distillers") that are equally good and both in fun neighborhoods of DC.
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Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NWFounding Farmers is one of our favorite restaurants in DC. It's modern but casual, the menu is huge, and the service is outstanding. There are a few related restaurants ("Farmers, Fishers Bakers" and "Farmers and Distillers") that are equally good and both in fun neighborhoods of DC.
Union Market is a great spot to spend a weekend afternoon! It is essentially a large, trendy warehouse that has multiple restaurants, smaller food booths, jewelry, fresh seafood, coffee, and more. There is something for everyone to eat here! I recommend grabbing food and eating outside, or heading up to the rooftop (one of the largest in DC!) to hang out.
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Union Market
1309 5th St NEUnion Market is a great spot to spend a weekend afternoon! It is essentially a large, trendy warehouse that has multiple restaurants, smaller food booths, jewelry, fresh seafood, coffee, and more. There is something for everyone to eat here! I recommend grabbing food and eating outside, or heading up to the rooftop (one of the largest in DC!) to hang out.
Artechouse is an immersive and interactive art exhibition that is fun for kids and adults. The exhibit changes every few months and reservations are required. Book your tickets ahead of time!
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Artechouse DC
1238 Maryland Avenue SouthwestArtechouse is an immersive and interactive art exhibition that is fun for kids and adults. The exhibit changes every few months and reservations are required. Book your tickets ahead of time!
What's not to love about the Zoo? It's metro accessible, free, and the animals are adorable!
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Parque Zoológico Nacional Smithsonian
3001 Connecticut Ave NWWhat's not to love about the Zoo? It's metro accessible, free, and the animals are adorable!
Dacha Beer Garden is located in the Logan Circle neighborhood of DC and has a large selection of german beers, outdoor seating, and plenty of cute dogs. This is a fun place to spend a summer afternoon or evening. I would recommend taking an Uber.
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Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWDacha Beer Garden is located in the Logan Circle neighborhood of DC and has a large selection of german beers, outdoor seating, and plenty of cute dogs. This is a fun place to spend a summer afternoon or evening. I would recommend taking an Uber.
MGM is a new, modern casino in the National Harbor area of DC. There are plenty of restaurants and things to do here!
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MGM National Harbor
101 MGM National AveMGM is a new, modern casino in the National Harbor area of DC. There are plenty of restaurants and things to do here!
Watching our local baseball team, the Washington Nationals, is a fun activity for all ages. During the 7th inning stretch, you'll see 4 former presidents race around the field as you root for your favorite. The park is also metro accessible.
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Parque Nacional
1500 S Capitol St SEWatching our local baseball team, the Washington Nationals, is a fun activity for all ages. During the 7th inning stretch, you'll see 4 former presidents race around the field as you root for your favorite. The park is also metro accessible.
This is a favorite among all of the Smithsonian Museums! It is located on the National Mall, close to the other museums and many monuments. Plan to spend a few hours here.
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Museo Nacional de Historia Natural del Smithsonian
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWThis is a favorite among all of the Smithsonian Museums! It is located on the National Mall, close to the other museums and many monuments. Plan to spend a few hours here.
The Air & Space Museum is another favorite museum! I would recommend viewing one of the short films in the IMAX Planetarium. All of them are fantastic!
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Museo Nacional del Aire y del Espacio
600 Independence Ave SWThe Air & Space Museum is another favorite museum! I would recommend viewing one of the short films in the IMAX Planetarium. All of them are fantastic!
The sculpture garden is free for all to walk around and explore. During the warmer months, there is a large fountain in the middle to sit around and relax. If you're visiting during the winter season, there is a popular iceskating rink with skate rentals.
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Jardín de Esculturas de la Galería Nacional de Arte
7th Street NorthwestThe sculpture garden is free for all to walk around and explore. During the warmer months, there is a large fountain in the middle to sit around and relax. If you're visiting during the winter season, there is a popular iceskating rink with skate rentals.
Wunder Garten
1101 First St NEFilomena is a well-known and popular restaurant in DC. It’s more upscale and perfect for a date night. Fun fact: President Clinton’s favorite dish is the Linguini Cardinale.
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Filomena Ristorante
1063 Wisconsin Ave NWFilomena is a well-known and popular restaurant in DC. It’s more upscale and perfect for a date night. Fun fact: President Clinton’s favorite dish is the Linguini Cardinale.
This place has some of my favorite tacos and margaritas in the city! It’s small and very trendy inside, but you can usually snag a table on the patio. It’s on 14th street which is a cute neighborhood in Logan Circle with lots of other restaurants and places to explore.
Mexicue
1720 14th Street NorthwestThis place has some of my favorite tacos and margaritas in the city! It’s small and very trendy inside, but you can usually snag a table on the patio. It’s on 14th street which is a cute neighborhood in Logan Circle with lots of other restaurants and places to explore.
One of the best ramen places in DC! They have vegetarian options as well.
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Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestOne of the best ramen places in DC! They have vegetarian options as well.
Ted’s Bulletin is a fun place most known for brunch/breakfast. They have homemade poptarts and lots of inventive milkshakes and dishes. There are 2 smaller locations in DC and a larger sit down place about 30 mins away in Rockville.
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Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SETed’s Bulletin is a fun place most known for brunch/breakfast. They have homemade poptarts and lots of inventive milkshakes and dishes. There are 2 smaller locations in DC and a larger sit down place about 30 mins away in Rockville.
9:30
815 V St NWCool place to catch a show and discover new music.
Fun spot in Georgetown to kayak or paddle board down the Potomac. You can get a unique view of some of the monuments as planes fly overhead. They also have tables and a grill available to picnic.
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Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NWFun spot in Georgetown to kayak or paddle board down the Potomac. You can get a unique view of some of the monuments as planes fly overhead. They also have tables and a grill available to picnic.
A fun indoor mini golf with food and cocktails!
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Swingers the crazy golf club
1330 19th St NWA fun indoor mini golf with food and cocktails!
Beautiful outdoor gardens near Georgetown. Great place to enjoy nature.
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Dumbarton Oaks Park
R Street NorthwestBeautiful outdoor gardens near Georgetown. Great place to enjoy nature.
Museo Internacional del Espionaje
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWSee a production or go on the Abraham Lincoln tour!
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Teatro de Ford
511 10th St NWSee a production or go on the Abraham Lincoln tour!
High quality sushi and ramen in the heart of DC - close to museums and the White House!
Toryumon Japanese House
High quality sushi and ramen in the heart of DC - close to museums and the White House!
One of our favorite landmarks to visit
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World War II Memorial
1750 Independence Ave SWOne of our favorite landmarks to visit
Neighborhoods
The Wharf is a newer water-front development in DC. There are many shops to explore, amazing restaurants, and an open-air seafood market. We love walking around the waterfront before grabbing a reservation for dinner.
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Distrito Wharf
760 Maine Ave SWThe Wharf is a newer water-front development in DC. There are many shops to explore, amazing restaurants, and an open-air seafood market. We love walking around the waterfront before grabbing a reservation for dinner.
Georgetown is a scenic neighborhood full of shopping, parks, and restaurants. We love grabbing cupcakes at Georgetown Cupcakes, grabbing snacks at Dean & Deluca, and a falafel at a small hidden gem called Falafel Inc. I would also recommend visiting the Waterfront Park to grab food at Farmer Fisher Bakers, and taking a sunset kayak tour on the Potomac River to see a unique view of the monuments.
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Georgetown
Georgetown is a scenic neighborhood full of shopping, parks, and restaurants. We love grabbing cupcakes at Georgetown Cupcakes, grabbing snacks at Dean & Deluca, and a falafel at a small hidden gem called Falafel Inc. I would also recommend visiting the Waterfront Park to grab food at Farmer Fisher Bakers, and taking a sunset kayak tour on the Potomac River to see a unique view of the monuments.
Adams Morgan
Dupont Circle
Navy Yard is a fun waterfront neighborhood to walk around and explore. There are lots of restaurants and shops as well! We especially love Takoda and The Salt Line.
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Navy Yard
Navy Yard is a fun waterfront neighborhood to walk around and explore. There are lots of restaurants and shops as well! We especially love Takoda and The Salt Line.
Sightseeing
Annapolis is a beautiful water-front city for a day trip during warmer months. Lots of cute shops, icecream parlors and restaurants!
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Annapolis
Annapolis is a beautiful water-front city for a day trip during warmer months. Lots of cute shops, icecream parlors and restaurants!
Food scene
Tatte Bakery & Cafe | City Center
My favorite coffee shop - lots of locations around DC!
Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien
For a fancy dinner