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Food Scene

Great Thai Food - delivery service available. http://www.beauthaidc.com/home/mtpleasant
106 recommandé par les habitants
Beau Thai Mount Pleasant
3162 Mt Pleasant St NW
106 recommandé par les habitants
Great Thai Food - delivery service available. http://www.beauthaidc.com/home/mtpleasant
Don't miss the downstairs ice-cream in warm weather. Great sandwiches - we love the 'don' (vegetarian)
18 recommandé par les habitants
Dos Gringos
3116 Mt Pleasant St NW
18 recommandé par les habitants
Don't miss the downstairs ice-cream in warm weather. Great sandwiches - we love the 'don' (vegetarian)
Bar/restaurant - Mexican/El Salvadoran. Food and drinks are so-so, but there's the occasional band and it's very inexpensive.
45 recommandé par les habitants
Haydee's Restaurant
3102 Mt Pleasant St NW
45 recommandé par les habitants
Bar/restaurant - Mexican/El Salvadoran. Food and drinks are so-so, but there's the occasional band and it's very inexpensive.
Large selection of draft beers. http://meridianpint.com
199 recommandé par les habitants
Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson Blvd
199 recommandé par les habitants
Large selection of draft beers. http://meridianpint.com
Best Italian pizza in the neighborhood. http://redrocksdc.com
173 recommandé par les habitants
RedRocks Columbia Heights
1036 Park Rd NW
173 recommandé par les habitants
Best Italian pizza in the neighborhood. http://redrocksdc.com
Buy a chicken and sides to bring home. Looks more than a cafeteria than a restaurant...
24 recommandé par les habitants
El Pollo Sabroso
3153 Mt Pleasant St NW
24 recommandé par les habitants
Buy a chicken and sides to bring home. Looks more than a cafeteria than a restaurant...
More of a take out, but who doesn't love Chipotle. Yes yes, not really Mexican, but still yummy.
306 recommandé par les habitants
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3113 14th St NW
306 recommandé par les habitants
More of a take out, but who doesn't love Chipotle. Yes yes, not really Mexican, but still yummy.
Have a bite - food is great. But you can also just go for the to die for cocktails.
211 recommandé par les habitants
Room 11
3234 11th St NW
211 recommandé par les habitants
Have a bite - food is great. But you can also just go for the to die for cocktails.
Best informal French restaurant in town. Make sure to book a table! http://lediplomatedc.com
513 recommandé par les habitants
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NW
513 recommandé par les habitants
Best informal French restaurant in town. Make sure to book a table! http://lediplomatedc.com
Check out the schedule for events - always something interesting. Great books store. Food is fine, but you go for the crowd: you'll always meet someone interesting here! http://www.busboysandpoets.com
569 recommandé par les habitants
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NW
569 recommandé par les habitants
Check out the schedule for events - always something interesting. Great books store. Food is fine, but you go for the crowd: you'll always meet someone interesting here! http://www.busboysandpoets.com
Hands down best Thai in town. No reservations, so show up early. Fixed menu!
55 recommandé par les habitants
Little Serow
1511 17th St NW
55 recommandé par les habitants
Hands down best Thai in town. No reservations, so show up early. Fixed menu!
Restaurant and bar. Best place to hang in nice weather, but get there early for an outside seat. http://www.barcelonawinebar.com
322 recommandé par les habitants
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NW
322 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant and bar. Best place to hang in nice weather, but get there early for an outside seat. http://www.barcelonawinebar.com
Favorite Asian restaurant. Cocktail menu is fantastic. http://doimoidc.com
60 recommandé par les habitants
Doi Moi
1800 14th St NW
60 recommandé par les habitants
Favorite Asian restaurant. Cocktail menu is fantastic. http://doimoidc.com
Wonderful twist on Italian a short walk away. http://www.dc-maple.com/
96 recommandé par les habitants
Maple
3418 11th St NW
96 recommandé par les habitants
Wonderful twist on Italian a short walk away. http://www.dc-maple.com/
Inexpensive Cuban cuisine top rated by the Washington Post's Tom Sietsema. http://micubacafe.com
48 recommandé par les habitants
Mi Cuba Cafe
1424 Park Rd NW
48 recommandé par les habitants
Inexpensive Cuban cuisine top rated by the Washington Post's Tom Sietsema. http://micubacafe.com
Our local Pho restaurant - it in or take out. http://www.dcpho14.com/
119 recommandé par les habitants
Pho 14
1436 Park Rd NW
119 recommandé par les habitants
Our local Pho restaurant - it in or take out. http://www.dcpho14.com/
So unassuming, but just wonderful tapas. If it's full, squeeze in at the bar.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Mola
3155 Mt Pleasant St NW
13 recommandé par les habitants
So unassuming, but just wonderful tapas. If it's full, squeeze in at the bar.
Elle has the best coffee in the neighborhood as well as great, fresh baked bread. Turns into a world class restaurant at night. Don't miss this gem!
56 recommandé par les habitants
Ellē
3221 Mt Pleasant St NW
56 recommandé par les habitants
Elle has the best coffee in the neighborhood as well as great, fresh baked bread. Turns into a world class restaurant at night. Don't miss this gem!
Hands down best pizza in town (even the Washington Post thinks so). Small seating area, but easy to pick up.
175 recommandé par les habitants
Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NW
175 recommandé par les habitants
Hands down best pizza in town (even the Washington Post thinks so). Small seating area, but easy to pick up.
Our fabulous local restaurant w. Pilipino fare - when you go make sure to say hi to the owner, Patrice. Thursday piano bar. Washington Post favorite of Tom Sietsema and mentioned in the 2017 Michelin Guide! And there's a great cocktail menu plus brunch on Saturday and Sunday. http://www.purplepatchdc.com.
46 recommandé par les habitants
Purple Patch
3155 Mt Pleasant St NW
46 recommandé par les habitants
Our fabulous local restaurant w. Pilipino fare - when you go make sure to say hi to the owner, Patrice. Thursday piano bar. Washington Post favorite of Tom Sietsema and mentioned in the 2017 Michelin Guide! And there's a great cocktail menu plus brunch on Saturday and Sunday. http://www.purplepatchdc.com.
Great pizza right in Mt P.
Martha Dear
3110 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest
Great pizza right in Mt P.
Best tacos in town. Fabulous drinks. Must try the corn on the cob.
192 recommandé par les habitants
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NW
192 recommandé par les habitants
Best tacos in town. Fabulous drinks. Must try the corn on the cob.

Shopping

Big box grocery store should you have needs you cannot cover in Mt Pleasant.
364 recommandé par les habitants
Target
3100 14th St NW
364 recommandé par les habitants
Big box grocery store should you have needs you cannot cover in Mt Pleasant.
You don't need to go any further. Best sandwiches, croissants on weekends. Mostly organic, 100% local. http://www.eachpeachmarket.com
3068 Mt Pleasant St NW
You don't need to go any further. Best sandwiches, croissants on weekends. Mostly organic, 100% local. http://www.eachpeachmarket.com
Avocados! They are more expensive, but they are always ripe. You can only get them at the counter. Butcher in the back is very decent despite the look of the place.
8 recommandé par les habitants
El Progreso Market
3158 Mt Pleasant St NW
8 recommandé par les habitants
Avocados! They are more expensive, but they are always ripe. You can only get them at the counter. Butcher in the back is very decent despite the look of the place.
Our favorite Italian deli - great pizza slices, fresh pasta, deli meats. Very affordable. Can be reached on H busses from Park Rd. http://www.vaceitaliandeli.com
25 recommandé par les habitants
Vace Italian Delicatessen
4705 Miller Ave
25 recommandé par les habitants
Our favorite Italian deli - great pizza slices, fresh pasta, deli meats. Very affordable. Can be reached on H busses from Park Rd. http://www.vaceitaliandeli.com

Essentials

Fab. yoga. Noon classes for $10. http://pasttensestudio.com
17 recommandé par les habitants
Past Tense Yoga Studio
3221 Mt Pleasant St NW
17 recommandé par les habitants
Fab. yoga. Noon classes for $10. http://pasttensestudio.com
Best haircut in town - owner trained at Vidal Sassoon. Not quite a hidden secret, so call for booking. http://www.easternconfederate.com
Eastern Confederate
3112 Mt Pleasant St NW
Best haircut in town - owner trained at Vidal Sassoon. Not quite a hidden secret, so call for booking. http://www.easternconfederate.com
Free tennis courts and playground.
Powell Recreation Center
3149 16th St NW
Free tennis courts and playground.
Hosts the Legg Mason Tennis Classic in the summer. Best tennis court rentals for small fee indoor/outdoor (many tennis courts in town are free, but not as good). http://www.rockcreektennis.com
19 recommandé par les habitants
Rock Creek Park Tennis Center
4850 Colorado Ave NW
19 recommandé par les habitants
Hosts the Legg Mason Tennis Classic in the summer. Best tennis court rentals for small fee indoor/outdoor (many tennis courts in town are free, but not as good). http://www.rockcreektennis.com
Small local gym with $20 daily drop-in charge and classes. http://fit360dc.com
Higher Ground Fitness
3058 Mt Pleasant St NW
Small local gym with $20 daily drop-in charge and classes. http://fit360dc.com

Getting Around

Closest metro station (yellow/green lines)
259 recommandé par les habitants
Columbia Heights Station
3030 14th St NW
259 recommandé par les habitants
Closest metro station (yellow/green lines)

Entertainment & Activities

Walk across the Harvard St. bridge to the National Zoo. http://nationalzoo.si.edu
40 recommandé par les habitants
National Zoo Drive Northwest
National Zoo Drive Northwest
40 recommandé par les habitants
Walk across the Harvard St. bridge to the National Zoo. http://nationalzoo.si.edu
Indoor olympic size pool, great kiddie area, family changing rooms, jacuzzi. Free to DC residents, small charge for visitors. http://app.dpr.dc.gov/dprmap/details.asp?cid=3
10 recommandé par les habitants
Wilson Aquatic Center
4551 Fort Dr NW
10 recommandé par les habitants
Indoor olympic size pool, great kiddie area, family changing rooms, jacuzzi. Free to DC residents, small charge for visitors. http://app.dpr.dc.gov/dprmap/details.asp?cid=3
Tickets to baseball games are pretty inexpensive - and one of those things that is quintessential American. On our metro line, so an easy ride. http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/ballpark/
455 recommandé par les habitants
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SE
455 recommandé par les habitants
Tickets to baseball games are pretty inexpensive - and one of those things that is quintessential American. On our metro line, so an easy ride. http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/ballpark/
Feel like doing something unusual in the city? Check out this great community project that involves kids in the neighborhood in growing their own food. http://commongoodcityfarm.org
Common Good City Farm
300 V St NW
Feel like doing something unusual in the city? Check out this great community project that involves kids in the neighborhood in growing their own food. http://commongoodcityfarm.org
Horse back riding on weekends through Rock Creek Park trails - call if you are looking for a ride during the week. http://www.rockcreekhorsecenter.com
13 recommandé par les habitants
Rock Creek Park Horse Center
5100 Glover Rd NW
13 recommandé par les habitants
Horse back riding on weekends through Rock Creek Park trails - call if you are looking for a ride during the week. http://www.rockcreekhorsecenter.com
Rent a kayak or canoe and cruise the Potomac River. One of those often forgotten-must-dos in DC. http://www.thompsonboatcenter.com
10 recommandé par les habitants
Thompson Boat Center
2900 Virginia Ave NW
10 recommandé par les habitants
Rent a kayak or canoe and cruise the Potomac River. One of those often forgotten-must-dos in DC. http://www.thompsonboatcenter.com
Get on the Potomac River in a kayak or canoe. The area is more tranquil than the location of Thompson's boathouse, but you pretty much need a car to get there. http://www.fletcherscove.com
28 recommandé par les habitants
Fletchers Cove Boathouse
4940 Canal Rd NW
28 recommandé par les habitants
Get on the Potomac River in a kayak or canoe. The area is more tranquil than the location of Thompson's boathouse, but you pretty much need a car to get there. http://www.fletcherscove.com
They have the super comfy seats and they are on the green line (China Town/Galleries stop).
105 recommandé par les habitants
Regal Gallery Place & 4DX
701 7th St NW
105 recommandé par les habitants
They have the super comfy seats and they are on the green line (China Town/Galleries stop).

Parks & Nature

Large playground and a soccer field.
Bancroft Elementary School
1755 Newton St NW
Large playground and a soccer field.
Sunday drum circles. Pick up soccer games when the weather is nice. http://www.nps.gov/mehi/index.htm
445 recommandé par les habitants
Meridian Hill Park
W Street Northwest
445 recommandé par les habitants
Sunday drum circles. Pick up soccer games when the weather is nice. http://www.nps.gov/mehi/index.htm
A beautiful park area that's a bit of a hidden gem in DC. Bald Eagles are nesting there as of April 2015.
252 recommandé par les habitants
Arboretum
252 recommandé par les habitants
A beautiful park area that's a bit of a hidden gem in DC. Bald Eagles are nesting there as of April 2015.
World class rapids, amazing hikes on the river. Just be careful in the water - it's pretty wild. You might see professional kayakers riding the rapids.... http://www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm
182 recommandé par les habitants
Great Falls
11710 Macarthur Blvd
182 recommandé par les habitants
World class rapids, amazing hikes on the river. Just be careful in the water - it's pretty wild. You might see professional kayakers riding the rapids.... http://www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm
Impossible to properly map - but Rock Creek Park is a fantastic wild park in the city within walking distance. Many trails, historic sites throughout. http://www.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm
584 recommandé par les habitants
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NW
584 recommandé par les habitants
Impossible to properly map - but Rock Creek Park is a fantastic wild park in the city within walking distance. Many trails, historic sites throughout. http://www.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm

Sightseeing

A must when in DC. If you haven't got a booking to visit inside (through your congress member/embassy). http://www.nps.gov/whho/planyourvisit/white-house-visitor-center.htm
1097 recommandé par les habitants
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
1097 recommandé par les habitants
A must when in DC. If you haven't got a booking to visit inside (through your congress member/embassy). http://www.nps.gov/whho/planyourvisit/white-house-visitor-center.htm
The most stunning memorial in DC. Try visiting at night. A favorite for those thinking of popping 'the' question. http://www.nps.gov/thje/index.htm
258 recommandé par les habitants
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SW
258 recommandé par les habitants
The most stunning memorial in DC. Try visiting at night. A favorite for those thinking of popping 'the' question. http://www.nps.gov/thje/index.htm
Our favorite memorial in DC which is often not seen by visitors. http://www.nps.gov/frde/index.htm
104 recommandé par les habitants
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1850 West Basin Dr SW
104 recommandé par les habitants
Our favorite memorial in DC which is often not seen by visitors. http://www.nps.gov/frde/index.htm