Things to Do Guide: DC/NoMa
Food scene
Union Market is a gourmet food hall in NoMa and ranked one of the 5 best food halls in the United States. The food hall houses more than 40 local vendors of food and products. This is the perfect spot to try a little bit of everything that DC has to offer!
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Union Market
1309 5th St NEUnion Market is a gourmet food hall in NoMa and ranked one of the 5 best food halls in the United States. The food hall houses more than 40 local vendors of food and products. This is the perfect spot to try a little bit of everything that DC has to offer!
With beautiful views of the waterfront and a luxurious interior, Fiola Mare delivers high-end service and seafood. This upscale restaurant in Georgetown recommends reservations and offers a sophisticated menu.
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Fiola Mare
3100 K St NWWith beautiful views of the waterfront and a luxurious interior, Fiola Mare delivers high-end service and seafood. This upscale restaurant in Georgetown recommends reservations and offers a sophisticated menu.
dLena delivers a modern approach on classic Mexican fare. Featured in the 2022 edition of the MICHELIN Guide DC, the concept celebrates "leña," or firewood, and the nuanced flavors smoke can impart on both its wood-fired food, and smokey mezcal and tequila-centric menus.
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dLeña
476 K Street NorthwestdLena delivers a modern approach on classic Mexican fare. Featured in the 2022 edition of the MICHELIN Guide DC, the concept celebrates "leña," or firewood, and the nuanced flavors smoke can impart on both its wood-fired food, and smokey mezcal and tequila-centric menus.
Shoto serves as a contemporary and sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese izakaya style of informal dining.
SHŌTŌ Washington DC
1100 15th Street NorthwestShoto serves as a contemporary and sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese izakaya style of informal dining.
Ilili, located in the Wharf in DC, is elegantly decorated, service is perfect, and the food is divine. Highly recommend the Octopus and Brussels sprouts small plates and the duck schwarma
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ilili Restaurant DC
100 District Square SouthwestIlili, located in the Wharf in DC, is elegantly decorated, service is perfect, and the food is divine. Highly recommend the Octopus and Brussels sprouts small plates and the duck schwarma
Located in Georgetown, Blue Duck Tavern specializes in American cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. The tavern’s casually chic interior is reminiscent of a kitchen with a communal feel and a friendly gathering place.
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Blue Duck Tavern
1201 24th St NWLocated in Georgetown, Blue Duck Tavern specializes in American cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. The tavern’s casually chic interior is reminiscent of a kitchen with a communal feel and a friendly gathering place.
Best of Brunch
Located in Foggy Bottom, the award-winning Founding Farmers flagship restaurant has been a destination for locals and tourists alike since it opened in 2008. Amazing food and highly reccomend for brunch but they are open every day, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
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Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NWLocated in Foggy Bottom, the award-winning Founding Farmers flagship restaurant has been a destination for locals and tourists alike since it opened in 2008. Amazing food and highly reccomend for brunch but they are open every day, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
Unconventional Diner offers creative takes on classic American and international dishes. Their everyday brunch menu is renowned and some of my favorites include the Georgia French Toast, loaded breakfast biscuits, and corned beef hash.
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Unconventional Diner
1207 9th St NWUnconventional Diner offers creative takes on classic American and international dishes. Their everyday brunch menu is renowned and some of my favorites include the Georgia French Toast, loaded breakfast biscuits, and corned beef hash.
This restaurant/bar located in Navy Yard will be your go-to for a margarita-fueled fiesta. Tacos and tequila – what more could you want for brunch!
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Mission - Navy Yard
1221 Van St SEThis restaurant/bar located in Navy Yard will be your go-to for a margarita-fueled fiesta. Tacos and tequila – what more could you want for brunch!
St. Anselm's is one of the highlights of the slew of new shops at Union Market. The tavern is filled with vintage Americana prints, mismatched china, and historical portraits. Swing by St. Anselm for a meaty, boozy, decidedly unsaint-like brunch full of juicy steak, rich eggs, and fluffy pancakes.
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St. Anselm
1250 5th St NESt. Anselm's is one of the highlights of the slew of new shops at Union Market. The tavern is filled with vintage Americana prints, mismatched china, and historical portraits. Swing by St. Anselm for a meaty, boozy, decidedly unsaint-like brunch full of juicy steak, rich eggs, and fluffy pancakes.
Coffee Shops/Bakeries
The Coffee Bar serves the best cappuccino in the DC area alongside locally sourced baked goods and pastries. Atmospherically, The Coffee Bar is cozy and rustic. The patio is a great place to enjoy your coffee and watch the world go by in nice weather.
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The Coffee Bar
1201 S St NWThe Coffee Bar serves the best cappuccino in the DC area alongside locally sourced baked goods and pastries. Atmospherically, The Coffee Bar is cozy and rustic. The patio is a great place to enjoy your coffee and watch the world go by in nice weather.
The Wydown is straight out of Charleston with its beautiful tiles and wooden floor below you and 1960s lights above you. Their baristas are experts and can create just about any coffee drink you can imagine.
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The Wydown at the Apollo
600B H St NEThe Wydown is straight out of Charleston with its beautiful tiles and wooden floor below you and 1960s lights above you. Their baristas are experts and can create just about any coffee drink you can imagine.
La Colombe brews a good cup of coffee. If you have a sweet tooth, ask for the off the menu “sweet latte.” They’ll put out sweetened condensed milk in it changing your life forever. Blagden Alley, the most photographed alley in DC, houses La Colombe. Open pipes, exposed brick wall, and a large garage door makes La Colombe worthy of a gram.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NWLa Colombe brews a good cup of coffee. If you have a sweet tooth, ask for the off the menu “sweet latte.” They’ll put out sweetened condensed milk in it changing your life forever. Blagden Alley, the most photographed alley in DC, houses La Colombe. Open pipes, exposed brick wall, and a large garage door makes La Colombe worthy of a gram.
Nightlife
The Black Cat has played host to bands such as the Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, Radiohead, and The Strokes. In addition, a selection of the best independent music has been playing at the club since 1993. Concerts occur in the venue’s main concert hall, which provides 7,000 square feet of seating; top acts perform while the backstage suite hosts more minor shows, solo artists, D.J.s, dance parties, and independent film screenings. Rock music dominates the club, as do D.J.s, comedy acts, karaoke, and Muggle Mondays, which feature Wizard Movies and drink specials.
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Black Cat
1811 14th St NWThe Black Cat has played host to bands such as the Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, Radiohead, and The Strokes. In addition, a selection of the best independent music has been playing at the club since 1993. Concerts occur in the venue’s main concert hall, which provides 7,000 square feet of seating; top acts perform while the backstage suite hosts more minor shows, solo artists, D.J.s, dance parties, and independent film screenings. Rock music dominates the club, as do D.J.s, comedy acts, karaoke, and Muggle Mondays, which feature Wizard Movies and drink specials.
Lost & Found DC
1240 9th St NWGreat music and drinks!
Heist is elegant, fun, and light-hearted in a sophisticated, fun party place. At midnight, the dance floor comes to life when the D.J. plays Top 40, electronic dance, and hip hop.
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Heist Night Club
1802 Jefferson Pl NWHeist is elegant, fun, and light-hearted in a sophisticated, fun party place. At midnight, the dance floor comes to life when the D.J. plays Top 40, electronic dance, and hip hop.
This famous British pub has become a trendy late-night spot in the heart of U Street’s nightlife district. You can enjoy some fantastic views from the top floor, especially during sunsets. In addition, there are some tasty bites and beverage options for you to enjoy.
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Brixton
901 U St NWThis famous British pub has become a trendy late-night spot in the heart of U Street’s nightlife district. You can enjoy some fantastic views from the top floor, especially during sunsets. In addition, there are some tasty bites and beverage options for you to enjoy.
The Dirty Goose, a bar with great drinks and even better vibes in the heart of the U Street corridor. Get a taste of Grey Goose vodka in one of the many martinis. Take a deep breath and relax. This popular bar offers half-price drinks on weekdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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The Dirty Goose
913 U St NWThe Dirty Goose, a bar with great drinks and even better vibes in the heart of the U Street corridor. Get a taste of Grey Goose vodka in one of the many martinis. Take a deep breath and relax. This popular bar offers half-price drinks on weekdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This bar and music venue is unapologetic about its dive nature. Drinks on any of the three floors are quite affordable during happy hour, which goes until late. On the first level, lounge in cozy booths, a food menu includes dance the night away on the second floor, and relax on the outdoor patio on the third floor.
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DC9 Nightclub
1940 9th St NWThis bar and music venue is unapologetic about its dive nature. Drinks on any of the three floors are quite affordable during happy hour, which goes until late. On the first level, lounge in cozy booths, a food menu includes dance the night away on the second floor, and relax on the outdoor patio on the third floor.
Fun Activities
Located in Dupont Circle, Swingers introduces the holy trinity that what the Brits' call crazy golf. Crazy golf is like mini golf but adds in gourmet street food provided by well-known local restaurateurs, amazing hand-crafted cocktails, a live DJ and unites them all into one incredible social experience.
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Swingers the crazy golf club
1330 19th St NWLocated in Dupont Circle, Swingers introduces the holy trinity that what the Brits' call crazy golf. Crazy golf is like mini golf but adds in gourmet street food provided by well-known local restaurateurs, amazing hand-crafted cocktails, a live DJ and unites them all into one incredible social experience.
Catch new-release movies at the Angelika pop-up location at Union Market. Beer, wine and snacks are available, and the funky lobby is full of retro silver-screen posters. In summertime, you can also catch free, regular movie screenings on Wednesday evenings at the family-friendly NoMa Summer Screen film series in Storey Park.
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Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market
550 Penn St NECatch new-release movies at the Angelika pop-up location at Union Market. Beer, wine and snacks are available, and the funky lobby is full of retro silver-screen posters. In summertime, you can also catch free, regular movie screenings on Wednesday evenings at the family-friendly NoMa Summer Screen film series in Storey Park.
Located next to Union Station in DC’s NoMa neighborhood, the museum houses a vast collection of stamps, historic artifacts and interactive exhibits. You'll learn the fascinating evolution of how Americans have used the mail to communicate with each other and the world.
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Εθνικό Μουσείο Ταχυδρομείου
2 Massachusetts Ave NELocated next to Union Station in DC’s NoMa neighborhood, the museum houses a vast collection of stamps, historic artifacts and interactive exhibits. You'll learn the fascinating evolution of how Americans have used the mail to communicate with each other and the world.
The National Gallery of Art and its gorgeous outdoor sculpture garden make for the ideal spot for an afternoon stroll. Inside the West Building, you can discover thousands of essential works, organized by period and national origin and arranged in spectacular and comprehensive galleries across two floors of exhibition space.
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Κήπος Γλυπτικής της Εθνικής Πινακοθήκης Τέχνης
7th Street NorthwestThe National Gallery of Art and its gorgeous outdoor sculpture garden make for the ideal spot for an afternoon stroll. Inside the West Building, you can discover thousands of essential works, organized by period and national origin and arranged in spectacular and comprehensive galleries across two floors of exhibition space.
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens equals paradise for nature lovers, with its famous water lilies and lotus flowers providing picturesque scenery. There’s also plenty of space for picnicking and you may even spot some wildlife during your adventure!
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Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue NortheastKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens equals paradise for nature lovers, with its famous water lilies and lotus flowers providing picturesque scenery. There’s also plenty of space for picnicking and you may even spot some wildlife during your adventure!
The Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture garden displays international modern and contemporary art in a celebrated Gordon Bunshaft-designed cylindrical building, adjoining Plaza, and sunken Sculpture Garden across Jefferson Drive. The museum offers an in-depth collection of modern masters and emerging artists; cutting-edge films; and outdoor sculptures.
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Μουσείο Hirshhorn
7th Street SouthwestThe Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture garden displays international modern and contemporary art in a celebrated Gordon Bunshaft-designed cylindrical building, adjoining Plaza, and sunken Sculpture Garden across Jefferson Drive. The museum offers an in-depth collection of modern masters and emerging artists; cutting-edge films; and outdoor sculptures.
Located one block from the apartment, Wunder Garten is DC's finest outdoor beer garden and event venue. Nestled in the NoMa Neighbor you'll find the best German & American craft beers and year round events.
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Wunder Garten
1101 First St NELocated one block from the apartment, Wunder Garten is DC's finest outdoor beer garden and event venue. Nestled in the NoMa Neighbor you'll find the best German & American craft beers and year round events.
Escape the Room DC is an engaging and fun-filled interactive experience that challenges all of your senses. In the heart of the Nation’s Capital, you will experience a live-action adventure like no other complete with mystery, hidden clues, and puzzles that help you escape.
Escape Room Live Georgetown
3345 M St NWEscape the Room DC is an engaging and fun-filled interactive experience that challenges all of your senses. In the heart of the Nation’s Capital, you will experience a live-action adventure like no other complete with mystery, hidden clues, and puzzles that help you escape.