All About DC
Neighborhoods
We are located in walking distance to both Kenilworth Park and the Aquatic Gardens. If you are staying with us in the summer months, please be sure to check out the annual water lilies that come to peak bloom in June/July. There is also an annual festival that is a must-see. Details can be found at https://www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm.
We are also in walking distance to the Kenilworth Recreation Center, which includes an outdoor pool that is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, and the city’s largest fitness center. You will need to show an ID to enter, and non-DC residents may pay a small usage fee. Please visit dmv.dc.gov for more details.
Also nearby (but not really in walking distance) is the Deanwood Aquatic Center, which includes a large indoor pool. Please visit the center for more details.
Eastland Gardens
We are located in walking distance to both Kenilworth Park and the Aquatic Gardens. If you are staying with us in the summer months, please be sure to check out the annual water lilies that come to peak bloom in June/July. There is also an annual festival that is a must-see. Details can be found at https://www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm.
We are also in walking distance to the Kenilworth Recreation Center, which includes an outdoor pool that is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, and the city’s largest fitness center. You will need to show an ID to enter, and non-DC residents may pay a small usage fee. Please visit dmv.dc.gov for more details.
Also nearby (but not really in walking distance) is the Deanwood Aquatic Center, which includes a large indoor pool. Please visit the center for more details.
Food scene
A DC institution - go and have a chili half smoke with all the fixins! There are vegetarian options, too!
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Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWA DC institution - go and have a chili half smoke with all the fixins! There are vegetarian options, too!
A food hall and rapidly expanding neighborhood, Union Market has something for everyone - dining, arts, shopping, and more!
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Union Market
1309 5th St NEA food hall and rapidly expanding neighborhood, Union Market has something for everyone - dining, arts, shopping, and more!
Want good BBQ? Go here and check out the rest of the developing neighborhood while you're at it! Go during the daytime to check out the various breweries and distilleries!
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Ivy City Smokehouse
1356 Okie St NEWant good BBQ? Go here and check out the rest of the developing neighborhood while you're at it! Go during the daytime to check out the various breweries and distilleries!
A vibrant dining and arts scene just a short drive away from Eastland Gardens!
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H Street Northeast
H Street NortheastA vibrant dining and arts scene just a short drive away from Eastland Gardens!
Dining...and fine furniture! Interesting combination along this rapidly changing stretch of NW DC. The stretch between U street and Logan Circle is definitely worth the walk!
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14th Street Northwest
14th Street NorthwestDining...and fine furniture! Interesting combination along this rapidly changing stretch of NW DC. The stretch between U street and Logan Circle is definitely worth the walk!
Sightseeing
Take Woodley Park Metro on the red line to access and experience our national zoo!
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Parque Zoológico Nacional Smithsonian
3001 Connecticut Ave NWTake Woodley Park Metro on the red line to access and experience our national zoo!
Visit historic Georgetown for shopping on M and Wisconsin, and don't miss the Georgetown Waterfront on Water Street!
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Georgetown
Visit historic Georgetown for shopping on M and Wisconsin, and don't miss the Georgetown Waterfront on Water Street!
Check out the U Street corridor for nightclubs and dining any night of the week! Also look for markers that tell the history of U Street and DC's jazz and music culture.
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U Street Northwest
U Street NorthwestCheck out the U Street corridor for nightclubs and dining any night of the week! Also look for markers that tell the history of U Street and DC's jazz and music culture.
Arts
Like the arts? Check on the Kennedy Center for concerts, the National Symphony, the Washington Opera, and more!
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWLike the arts? Check on the Kennedy Center for concerts, the National Symphony, the Washington Opera, and more!
New outdoor addition to the Kennedy Center worth checking out!
The REACH, at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWNew outdoor addition to the Kennedy Center worth checking out!
Recreation
Spend a day by the water and walk/bike the trail, or bring your skates to the outdoor skate park!
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Anacostia Park
1500 Anacostia DrSpend a day by the water and walk/bike the trail, or bring your skates to the outdoor skate park!
Check out the dining and recreation scene along the water. Navy Yard is also located in close proximity to Nationals Park, so you can check out a baseball game if you're in the mood!
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Navy Yard
Check out the dining and recreation scene along the water. Navy Yard is also located in close proximity to Nationals Park, so you can check out a baseball game if you're in the mood!
Consejos para la ciudad
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Metro trains and buses
We are conveniently located in walking distance to the Minnesota Avenue Metro Station (Orange Line), which has access to both our metro trains (subway) and several bus lines. You will need a SmartTrip Card to ride metro (this can be purchased at the metro station kiosk for $10 [$5 for the card and $5 towards your fare], and the card is reusable and reloadable. You can also use the SmartTrip card to access MetroBus (or you can pay cash). For more information, visit WMATA at https://www.wmata.com/.
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Car, Bike and Scooter-Share options
There are several options for getting around town, including shared micro-transit options such as:
Capital BikeShare
Lime
Zipcar
Free2Move
Turo (car-sharing by private car owners)
Check out the websites for each to open an account, download the app, and learn more about the membership pricing and requirements.
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Who Doesn't Love a Bike Ride?
We live within walking distance to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, which will connect you north to parts of Maryland and South to Nationals Park (baseball team), Southwest Waterfront, Southeast/Anacostia, and Georgetown. The Anacostia Trail also links to the Capital Crescent Trail and the MBT Trail.
More information about the broader regional trail network can be found here: https://www.traillink.com/stateactivity/dc-bike-tra
To link to the Anacostia Trail from the house, enter at 40th Street and Anacostia Ave.
Formas de ahorrar
Local Grocery Stores
There are several grocery stores within a 2 mile radius of our home. We do NOT recommend the Safeway at Benning Road and Minnesota Avenue; although it is the closest in proximity, it is not the best quality. So we recommend any of the following alternatives below:
Safeway at 1601 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Trader Joes at 350 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Giant Food at 300 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Whole Foods at 600 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Local Farmer's Markets
FreshFarm (https://www.freshfarm.org/markets) has various markets throughout the DMV. The one closest to us is a quick walk away at:
- Kenilworth Rec Center, 4321 Ord Street NE, Saturdays 9am - 1pm
RFK Open Air Market, open most every Thursday and Saturday from 7am - 4pm (and located in close proximity to the house): https://www.eatwellguide.org/listings/74860/locations/30727