Riverdale/DC guidebook

Jess
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 NW
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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!
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 Ave
Locally 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 Blvd
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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!
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 Ave
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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!
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 Southeast
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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.
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 Centerway
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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!
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 Hwy
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A 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 NW
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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.
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 St
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.
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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Artemesia-tó
8200 55th Ave
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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).
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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Középkori idők vacsora és torna
7000 Arundel Mills Cir
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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.
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 N
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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!
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 Rd
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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.
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 Drive
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.
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 St
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Cute 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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Nemzeti Akvárium
501 E Pratt St
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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.
No frills Chinese takeout.
Sammy's Carry Out
3809 Hamilton Street
No frills Chinese takeout.
Little Miner Taco - Brentwood
Authentic tacos and Mexican food
Taqueria Los Perez
Authentic tacos and Mexican food
Amazing Texas BBQ with a rotating menu!
2Fifty Texas BBQ
Amazing Texas BBQ with a rotating menu!
Amazing locally made bread, pastries, and coffee! Can’t go wrong here.
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 NW
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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.
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 NE
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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.
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 Southwest
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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!
What's not to love about the Zoo? It's metro accessible, free, and the animals are adorable!
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW
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What'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 NW
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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.
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 Ave
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MGM 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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Nemzeti Park
1500 S Capitol St SE
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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.
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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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
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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.
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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National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SW
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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!
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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National Gallery of Art - Szoborpark
7th Street Northwest
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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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Wunder Garten
1101 First St NE
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Filomena 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 NW
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Filomena 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 Northwest
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.
One of the best ramen places in DC! They have vegetarian options as well.
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Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street Northwest
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One 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 SE
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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.
Cool place to catch a show and discover new music.
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9:30
815 V St NW
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Cool 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 NW
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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.
A fun indoor mini golf with food and cocktails!
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Swingers the crazy golf club
1330 19th St NW
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A 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 Northwest
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Beautiful outdoor gardens near Georgetown. Great place to enjoy nature.
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Nemzetközi Kémkedési Múzeum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SW
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See a production or go on the Abraham Lincoln tour!
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Ford Színház
511 10th St NW
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See 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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Második világháborús emlékmű
1750 Independence Ave SW
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One 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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District Wharf
760 Maine Ave SW
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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.
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
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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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Adams Morgan
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Dupont Circle
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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
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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
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Annapolis is a beautiful water-front city for a day trip during warmer months. Lots of cute shops, icecream parlors and restaurants!

Food scene

My favorite coffee shop - lots of locations around DC!
Tatte Bakery & Cafe | City Center
My favorite coffee shop - lots of locations around DC!
For a fancy dinner
Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien
For a fancy dinner