Besides our MUST SEE museum - The Crime Museum - we have put together a list of other places to visit in DC- LOCAL Style.
This list includes areas that are not part of the usual suspects, but rather some hidden treasures amongst a city known for The Smithsonian Museums and Federal Buildings.
And if you're visiting in May, be sure to check out the Crime Museum's Anniversary celebration!
Museum Employees Top-Picks
*We encourage you to search the websites of the following places before you visit.
Places:
 U Street- experience the rhythm & soul of DC and stop by Ben's Chili Bowl
Eastern Market- a local outside market
Jacks Boat House- Kayak in Potomac
Potomac Park or Gravelly Point Park- watch planes take off and land
Great Falls- see beautiful waterfalls just outside the city
Food:
Mei n Yu- Asian Fusion in Georgetown
Sequoia- Seafood in Georgetown overlooks Potomac
Yosaku- Sushi in Georgetown
Five Guys- known for the best burgers located in multiple areas
Art and Soul-Southern style cuisine made modern on Capitol Hill
Rasika- the finest Indian food located in Chinatown
Merzi- Indian fast-food style, located in Chinatown
Old Ebbitt Grill- a classic Washington DC "power lunch" spot or a romantic dinner, right by the White House
El Centro-Mexican, located in the U Street Corridor
Busboys and Poets- Eclectic/healthy food- options for vegetarians, located in the U St Corridor
Eatonville- for Southern-style Cuisine located in the U Street Corridor
Hank's Oyster Bar-17th Street at Q
Guapos- Mexican in Tenleytown
Mia's- Gourmet Pizza, located in Bethesda, MD
Dessert:
Red Velvet Cupcakes- conveniently located next to our museum
Co Co Sala- Penn Quarter/near Chinatown
Serendipity- Georgetown
Frozen Yo- Penn Quarter/near Chinatown
Georgetown Cupcakes- be prepared to wait in a long line
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café - charming bookstore plus café located in DuPont
Shopping:
Pentagon City Mall- Metro accessible
Georgetown
Friendship Heights- Metro accessible
Discount Shopping- Potomac Mills Outlets; Arundel Mills Mall; Hagerstown Premium Outlets
Antique Shopping- Historic Ellicott City, located about 40 minutes outside of DC
Entertainment:
9:30 Club
Madame's Organ
Mr. Smith's- Piano Bar in Georgetown
Dave and Busters- Arundel Mills Mall
Cobalt- Dupont Area
Outside the City:
Baltimore (50 minutes)
Annapolis (50 minutes)
Richmond (2 hours)
Dave and Busters- Arundel Mills Mall
Williamsburg (3 hours)
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