Guidebook for New, Bright Apartment in DC!
Neighborhoods
Kingman park is a small but historically rich neighborhood east of Capitol Hill and just west of the Anacostia River. Surrounded by Capitol Hill (to the south/west) and H St. (NE, to the north), it is a beautiful, primarily residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets and great public transportation options to easily get around the city.
Kingman Park
Kingman park is a small but historically rich neighborhood east of Capitol Hill and just west of the Anacostia River. Surrounded by Capitol Hill (to the south/west) and H St. (NE, to the north), it is a beautiful, primarily residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets and great public transportation options to easily get around the city.
Sightseeing
Washington, DC, is a fantastic city to visit! It is easily accessible, easily walk-able, and has great public transportation options. There is always something going on, and it's easy to get around. The city offers something for everyone!
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District of Columbia
Washington, DC, is a fantastic city to visit! It is easily accessible, easily walk-able, and has great public transportation options. There is always something going on, and it's easy to get around. The city offers something for everyone!
RFK Stadium often hosts shows, events, and other fun activities for all ages. More details about upcoming events can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/ujpwcma.
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RFK Stadium
2400 East Capitol St NERFK Stadium often hosts shows, events, and other fun activities for all ages. More details about upcoming events can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/ujpwcma.
In addition to hiking, picnicking, and boating, kids (and adults) can take advantage of educational programs including Living Classrooms and Habitat Hunters.
For more information about educational programs at Kingman Island, visit: www.kingmanisland.org/education-programs.
For more information about the unique and educational trips and experiences that Living Classrooms offers (which fund opportunities for public school students) around the area, visit: https://livingclassrooms.org.
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Kingman Island
In addition to hiking, picnicking, and boating, kids (and adults) can take advantage of educational programs including Living Classrooms and Habitat Hunters.
For more information about educational programs at Kingman Island, visit: www.kingmanisland.org/education-programs.
For more information about the unique and educational trips and experiences that Living Classrooms offers (which fund opportunities for public school students) around the area, visit: https://livingclassrooms.org.
Atlas Performing Arts Center (which first opened as a movie theatre in 1938) offers regular shows and events. These change regularly, so take a look at their website: www.atlasarts.org.
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Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NEAtlas Performing Arts Center (which first opened as a movie theatre in 1938) offers regular shows and events. These change regularly, so take a look at their website: www.atlasarts.org.
By car (ride share/taxi), you can visit some of Washington DC's beautiful natural options at the National Arboretum (https://usna.usda.gov).
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United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEBy car (ride share/taxi), you can visit some of Washington DC's beautiful natural options at the National Arboretum (https://usna.usda.gov).
A little-known spot, the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens are an easy drive (ride share/taxi). You never know what is going to be in season (www.nps.gov/keaq)!
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Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue NortheastA little-known spot, the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens are an easy drive (ride share/taxi). You never know what is going to be in season (www.nps.gov/keaq)!
Walking the National Mall, between museums and the Capitol Building/Supreme Court/Library of Congress, or walking the monument/memorials (Washington Monument, WWII, Vietnam War, Korean War, WWI, the Reflecting Pool, Lincoln, MLK Jr., FDR, Jefferson, etc.) makes for wonderful outings. We recommend taking the metro closer (to Capitol South/Federal Center SW or Smithsonian) and walking from there.
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Mall Nacional
Walking the National Mall, between museums and the Capitol Building/Supreme Court/Library of Congress, or walking the monument/memorials (Washington Monument, WWII, Vietnam War, Korean War, WWI, the Reflecting Pool, Lincoln, MLK Jr., FDR, Jefferson, etc.) makes for wonderful outings. We recommend taking the metro closer (to Capitol South/Federal Center SW or Smithsonian) and walking from there.
Food scene
Union Market (https://unionmarketdc.com/) offers food stalls and other locally made goods. It can be a nice place to leisurely wander and drink/eat.
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Union Market
1309 5th St NEUnion Market (https://unionmarketdc.com/) offers food stalls and other locally made goods. It can be a nice place to leisurely wander and drink/eat.
"H Street" (NE) offers great restaurants, bars, and shops. We include a list of our recommendations in the apartment. This website also provides ideas: https://dc.eater.com/maps/h-street-restaurants-bars-dining-guide.
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H Street Northeast
H Street Northeast"H Street" (NE) offers great restaurants, bars, and shops. We include a list of our recommendations in the apartment. This website also provides ideas: https://dc.eater.com/maps/h-street-restaurants-bars-dining-guide.
Eastern Market offers a wonderful indoor market (open Tuesday through Sunday) and open-air market (Saturdays and Sundays). More details available here: https://easternmarket-dc.org.
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Mercado del Este
225 7th St SEEastern Market offers a wonderful indoor market (open Tuesday through Sunday) and open-air market (Saturdays and Sundays). More details available here: https://easternmarket-dc.org.
Barracks Row offers great food options. We provide recommendations for our favorites in our apartment. Here are 2 websites that provide more detail:
Capitol River Waterfront: https://www.capitolriverfront.org/go/barracks-row
Barracks Row: https://www.barracksrow.org
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Barracks Row Main Street
731 8th St SEBarracks Row offers great food options. We provide recommendations for our favorites in our apartment. Here are 2 websites that provide more detail:
Capitol River Waterfront: https://www.capitolriverfront.org/go/barracks-row
Barracks Row: https://www.barracksrow.org
Consejos para la ciudad
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Public Transit
There are lots of great public transportation options available in Washington, DC! Our house is situated a 1/2 mile from the metro and a 1/2 block to 1/2 mile from bus lines and the DC Streetcar.
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Using Metro (Subway)/City Buses
Often the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way to get around is by metro (subway) or bus. We provide SmarTrip cards for our visitors, which can be used on the metro (subway) trains, city buses, and Circulator buses. Usually single fares are more economical than day/week passes.
Costumbres y cultura
Metro (subway) advice
Metro etiquette is very important to regular metro commuters! When on escalators, we stand on the right and walk on the left. When the train arrives, we wait to the left or right of the door until people are off the train before getting on. (We wait for those to get off buses before getting on as well.) We also keep our metro cars and buses clean by refraining from eating (this also carries a hefty fine).
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Getting Around
Metro's website is www.wmata.com, but we find Google Maps a useful tool as well, as it provides advice on getting around on foot and by using a variety of public transit options.
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Washington, DC is a Walk-able City!
Washington, DC, is an easy city to walk around. In addition to multiple public transportation options, our apartment is located an easy walk to H Street; Kingman Island and Heritage Park; the Anacostia River bike trail (which connects with other trails throughout the city and beyond); the Rosedale Recreation Center, public library, and outdoor pool; and the new "The Fields at RFK". It's a 30-minute walk (or 2 metro stops) to Eastern Market and Barracks Row, which (in addition to H St.) offers great restaurants, bars, and shops.
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Ride-sharing and taxis
DC has Lyft and Uber, as well as lots of cabs; all are easily accessible.
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Biking DC
There are 3 Capital Bikeshare docks within 0.3 miles of our house. There are many docks throughout the city, and the Capital Bikeshare website is: www.capitalbikeshare.com. There are other bike shares and some scooter share programs throughout the city and suburbs as well.