🌳 Dupont Circle Vibe: Classic D.C. charm with a mix of historic and modern flair. Favorites: Spot of Tea – Boba tea and relaxed atmosphere Dupont Coffee Collective – Community café with quality brews Kramers – Bookstore and café staple La Tomate – Italian bistro Annie's Paramount Steakhouse – Welcoming steakhouse with history Closest Metro: Dupont Circle (Red Line)
🏛️ Logan Circle Vibe: Trendy and vibrant with a rich cultural scene. Favorites: Le Diplomate – French brasserie Gypsy Kitchen – Mediterranean with rooftop Colada Shop – Cuban café Closest Metro: McPherson Square or U Street
🎶 Adams Morgan Vibe: Eclectic and energetic with a diverse mix of cultures. Favorites: The Diner – 24/7 comfort food Lapis – Cozy Afghan restaurant with traditional dishes Vegz – All-vegan Indian restaurant Tryst – Quirky café with coffee and cocktails Closest Metro: Woodley Park-Zoo or Columbia Heights
🐼 Woodley Park Vibe: Calm, green and family-friendly Favorites: Open City – Diverse café menu Tregaron Conservancy – Hidden nature spot with trails Smithsonian National Zoo - The zoo is free, but you’ll need to reserve free passes on the zoo’s website. You only need to choose the day you want to go, they are not timed tickets. Closest Metro: Woodley Park-Zoo (Red Line)
🛎️ Eastern Market
Vibe: Historic market area bustling with local vendors and artisans Favorites: Market Lunch – Famous for blueberry buckwheat pancakes Call Your Mother – "Jew-ish" deli with inventive bagels and sandwiches Eastern Market - Stroll around this market featuring dozens of vendors both inside and outside. Closest Metro: Eastern Market (Blue/Orange/Silver)
🍽️ Union Market Vibe: Modern food hall with culinary variety Favorites: La Cosecha – Latin American market space Politics & Prose – Indie bookstore Salt & Sundry – Boutique for home and gifts El Presidente - Hip Mexican from a world-renowned chef. I like the tacos al carbon and don’t forget the Wolf Spritzer. Stellina Pizzeria - Amazing authentic Italian pizzeria with a stellar happy hour. Closest Metro: NoMa-Gallaudet U (Red Line)