Our Nation's Capital
Founding Farmers is one of Our Nation's Capital.

1. Founding Farmers

9.0
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 804 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: For brunch, I recommend the chicken and waffles and the chicken sausage tart if available. Don't sleep on the milkshakes!

Washington National Cathedral is one of Our Nation's Capital.

2. Washington National Cathedral

9.1
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Massachusetts Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Church · Woodley Park · 80 tips and reviews
The White House is one of Our Nation's Capital.

3. The White House

8.8
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 15th St NW & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Government Building · Northwest Washington · 510 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: I suggest taking your pictures from the North Lawn, the South Lawn view is distant and often closed to visitors.

National Museum of American History is one of Our Nation's Capital.

4. National Museum of American History

9.1
1400 Constitution Ave NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Northwest Washington · 358 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: They have the Golden Spike from the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad! Try to find it!

World War II Memorial is one of Our Nation's Capital.

5. World War II Memorial

9.5
1750 Independence Ave SW (at 17th St SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Check out the fountains under each Theatre (Pacific and Atlantic), which name each of the battles fought in the conflict.

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of Our Nation's Capital.

6. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.2
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews
Garden District is one of Our Nation's Capital.

7. Garden District

8.8
1801 14th St NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · U-Street · 87 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: While the atmosphere and beer selection is refreshing, the pork sandwich lacks a smoke flavor, even with the slaw topping. The brisket is the better sandwich, give that a try.

Nationals Park is one of Our Nation's Capital.

8. Nationals Park

9.0
1500 S Capitol St SE (btwn N St SE & Potomac Ave SE), Washington, D.C.
Baseball Stadium · Navy Yard · 473 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Sing along with A-Ha's "Take On Me" during the seventh inning stretch. Very cool tradition at a hip new ballpark.

Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar is one of Our Nation's Capital.

9. Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar

8.1
331 Pennsylvania Ave SE (4th St), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 75 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. The mounted deer heads on the wall make this dive interesting. The deer asses make it great. Read more.

The Tombs is one of Our Nation's Capital.

10. The Tombs

8.3
1226 36th St NW (at Prospect St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub · Georgetown · 89 tips and reviews
Lost Society is one of Our Nation's Capital.

11. Lost Society

6.8
2001 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 89 tips and reviews
The Gibson is one of Our Nation's Capital.

12. The Gibson

2009 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Speakeasy · U-Street · 137 tips and reviews
Old Ebbitt Grill is one of Our Nation's Capital.

13. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 689 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Sit at the bar, order some adventurous beers and and appetizer (namely, the crab and artichoke dip), immerse yourself in the unique experience of this historical locale.

Hill Country Barbecue Market is one of Our Nation's Capital.

14. Hill Country Barbecue Market

8.1
410 7th St NW (btwn D & E St NW), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · Penn Quarter · 273 tips and reviews
The Exorcist Steps is one of Our Nation's Capital.

15. The Exorcist Steps

8.0
3600 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C.
Scenic Lookout · 42 tips and reviews
George Washington's Mount Vernon is one of Our Nation's Capital.

16. George Washington's Mount Vernon

9.2
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy (at George Washington Memorial Pkwy), Mount Vernon, VA
Historic and Protected Site · 118 tips and reviews
Ford's Theatre is one of Our Nation's Capital.

17. Ford's Theatre

8.6
511 10th St NW (btwn F St NW & E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Theater · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 72 tips and reviews
Jack Rose Dining Saloon is one of Our Nation's Capital.

18. Jack Rose Dining Saloon

8.6
2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Adams Morgan · 142 tips and reviews

Leigh F.Leigh Ferreira: Largest scotch selection in the US. Many bottles you can no longer get that are part of Harvey Fry's personal collection. Ask to meet him if he is there. Quite a character!

PX is one of Our Nation's Capital.

19. PX

728 King St, Alexandria, VA
Speakeasy · Old Town · 31 tips and reviews
Off the Record is one of Our Nation's Capital.

20. Off the Record

8.7
800 16th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hotel Bar · Northwest Washington · 41 tips and reviews
Capital One Arena is one of Our Nation's Capital.

21. Capital One Arena

8.4
601 F St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Basketball Stadium · Chinatown · 285 tips and reviews
Thomas Jefferson Memorial is one of Our Nation's Capital.

22. Thomas Jefferson Memorial

9.4
16 E Basin Dr SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 145 tips and reviews
Estadio is one of Our Nation's Capital.

23. Estadio

1520 14th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 159 tips and reviews
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken is one of Our Nation's Capital.

24. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

7.4
1308 G St NW (btwn 13th and 14th st), Washington, D.C.
Donut Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 97 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Grab a doughnut (Brooklyn Blackout), some chicken (original recipe), and a table out front for a great people-watching experience in downtown D.C.

The Round Robin Bar is one of Our Nation's Capital.

25. The Round Robin Bar

7.7
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Hotel Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 33 tips and reviews
Pinstripes is one of Our Nation's Capital.

26. Pinstripes

7.5
1064 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Bowling Alley · Georgetown · 39 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Late-night bocce ($4 per person, per hour after 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday) makes for a pretty solid and affordable night of entertainment. Read more.

Arlington National Cemetery is one of Our Nation's Capital.

27. Arlington National Cemetery

214 McNair Rd, Arlington, VA
Cemetery · 129 tips and reviews
John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame is one of Our Nation's Capital.

28. John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame

9.2
Arlington National Cemetery (Section 45), Arlington, VA
Monument · 29 tips and reviews
Bluejacket Brewery is one of Our Nation's Capital.

29. Bluejacket Brewery

8.5
300 Tingey St SE (at 4th St SE), Washington, D.C.
Brewery · Navy Yard · 158 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Warm summer night, Seersucker in hand, sitting on the front patio. Can't be beat.

30. Commanders Field

8.0
1600 Fedex Way, Landover, MD
Football Stadium · 216 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: If you park in the Grey lot, you can get the true Native American experience by cutting through the woods on your way to the stadium.

Kelly's Irish Times is one of Our Nation's Capital.

31. Kelly's Irish Times

6.4
14 F St NW, Washington, D.C.
Irish Pub · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 54 tips and reviews