For our family and friends from out of town, we want you to enjoy the city as locals. Here are some of our favorite spots to eat, drink, and explore.
Activities
Outdoors
Cherry Blossom Parade (April 11th)
National Arboretum (not metro accessible)
Museums
The Smithsonian Museums on the National Mall (all free!)
Great for kids
Air and Space Museum
Union Market Arcade
Sightseeing
National Mall - Capital Hill to Lincoln Memorial
AFI Silver Theater (Silver Spring)
Food and drinks
Dinner
Brightwood Pizza (and Everyday Sundae!)
Nazrawi Ethiopian (Silver Spring)
Laos in Town (NoMa)
Elysium (Silver Spring)
All of Union Market
Breweries
Silver Branch (Silver Spring)
Lost Generation (NoMa)
Red Bear at REI (NoMa)
Aslin (14th Street)
Midlands Outdoor
Breakfast
Black Lion (Silver Spring)
Yellow (Union Market)
Ted’s Bulletin (NoMa)
Fenton Cafe (Silver Spring)
Busboys and Poets (any location)
Donut Run (Takoma Park)
Lunch
Bub and Pop’s (NoMa)
TaKorean (Union Market)
Silver Diner (Silver Spring)