Rock Creek Hideaway in DC guidebook
Neighborhoods
Mount Pleasant is a neighborhood in the northwest D.C., it is bounded by Rock Creek Park to the north and west, with Adams Morgan to the south and the Columbia Heights to the east. Mount Pleasant is rare because it is able to provide a feeling of being in a historic row home neighborhood while still being in the district with quick access to restaurants, bars, movie theaters, shops, grocery and services.
From Wikipedia: Mount Pleasant developed rapidly as a streetcar suburb after the expansion of … streetcars … in 1903. In 1973… a Lutheran group dedicated to social justice, bought a large building on Mount Pleasant Street and made it available rent-free to peace activists, pro-immigrant groups and musicians. In 1987, the neighborhood was designated as a historic district. As of 2021, the neighborhood was still a haven for immigrants, activists, punk rockers, entrepreneurs, revolutionaries and returning Peace Corps volunteers and retained the feel of a community set apart from downtown.
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Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is a neighborhood in the northwest D.C., it is bounded by Rock Creek Park to the north and west, with Adams Morgan to the south and the Columbia Heights to the east. Mount Pleasant is rare because it is able to provide a feeling of being in a historic row home neighborhood while still being in the district with quick access to restaurants, bars, movie theaters, shops, grocery and services.
From Wikipedia: Mount Pleasant developed rapidly as a streetcar suburb after the expansion of … streetcars … in 1903. In 1973… a Lutheran group dedicated to social justice, bought a large building on Mount Pleasant Street and made it available rent-free to peace activists, pro-immigrant groups and musicians. In 1987, the neighborhood was designated as a historic district. As of 2021, the neighborhood was still a haven for immigrants, activists, punk rockers, entrepreneurs, revolutionaries and returning Peace Corps volunteers and retained the feel of a community set apart from downtown.
Sightseeing
There are many walking, hiking and biking trails close by that go South to North through the city. See animals like deer, hang out in parks near water, check out historical houses and mills.
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Rock Creek Trail
1730 Juniper St NWThere are many walking, hiking and biking trails close by that go South to North through the city. See animals like deer, hang out in parks near water, check out historical houses and mills.
This is a great way to be able to check off seeing one of the cooler DC monuments... it gets its own island! Lyft , bike down or kayak here and get in a nature walk and without competing with a ton of people on the National Mall.
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Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
This is a great way to be able to check off seeing one of the cooler DC monuments... it gets its own island! Lyft , bike down or kayak here and get in a nature walk and without competing with a ton of people on the National Mall.
This cultural gem is an architectural highlight, and has so much programming! From broadway hits to local artists. Check out free 6pm shows every night, and the beer and wine garden recently added looking over the Potomac.
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWThis cultural gem is an architectural highlight, and has so much programming! From broadway hits to local artists. Check out free 6pm shows every night, and the beer and wine garden recently added looking over the Potomac.
This is another incredible free (and as of late time-pass-required) resource of the city. Walkable from our place.
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWThis is another incredible free (and as of late time-pass-required) resource of the city. Walkable from our place.
This estate and gardens is a trip! And so close by in the park. Fascinating in general but also when doing outdoor movies or brunch.
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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
4155 Linnean Ave NWThis estate and gardens is a trip! And so close by in the park. Fascinating in general but also when doing outdoor movies or brunch.
Architecturally incredible, with often many unique events and exhibitions… and a great cafe!
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Washington National Cathedral
Architecturally incredible, with often many unique events and exhibitions… and a great cafe!
This is a really cool regional landmark, that is very easily accessed if you're equipped with a rental car, and ok with a 30 minute drive. Park in a lot, jump on a historic C&O canal walking trail and in minutes walk through some trees over to a great look out.
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Great Falls
11710 Macarthur BlvdThis is a really cool regional landmark, that is very easily accessed if you're equipped with a rental car, and ok with a 30 minute drive. Park in a lot, jump on a historic C&O canal walking trail and in minutes walk through some trees over to a great look out.
Food scene
Amazing for a coffee and pastry in the morning, or grabbing a nice dinner for date night.
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Ellē
3221 Mt Pleasant St NWAmazing for a coffee and pastry in the morning, or grabbing a nice dinner for date night.
Great local spot to grab some unique ice cream flavors and espresso.
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Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
3110 Mt Pleasant St NWGreat local spot to grab some unique ice cream flavors and espresso.
This European style bar and cafe has really friendly staff, and a very laid back vibe. Can grab a beer and watch a soccer game, a late breakfast for the morning after or wax poetic with your neighbor.
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Marx Cafe Revolutionary Cuisine
3203 Mt Pleasant St NWThis European style bar and cafe has really friendly staff, and a very laid back vibe. Can grab a beer and watch a soccer game, a late breakfast for the morning after or wax poetic with your neighbor.
Hipster Filipino-American restaurant and mini market known for brunch and dinner. Monster-sized Chicken Adobo sandwich.
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Purple Patch
3155 Mt Pleasant St NWHipster Filipino-American restaurant and mini market known for brunch and dinner. Monster-sized Chicken Adobo sandwich.
Incredible Afghan dinner spot that I take all of my friends who come in to town. Get reservations!
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Lapis
1847 Columbia Rd NWIncredible Afghan dinner spot that I take all of my friends who come in to town. Get reservations!
1970s throwback Detroit style pizza, meatballs & ricotta, and the biggest salads you've ever seen. The real star though: its beer and wine patio - which is covered and good for all seasons.
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Sonny’s Pizza
3120 Georgia Ave NW1970s throwback Detroit style pizza, meatballs & ricotta, and the biggest salads you've ever seen. The real star though: its beer and wine patio - which is covered and good for all seasons.
Delicious Laotian food. Many established food writers love this joint.
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Thip Khao Restaurant
3462 14th St NWDelicious Laotian food. Many established food writers love this joint.
Ercilia's Restaurant
3070 Mt Pleasant St NWPupusas, need I say more?
If you're cool with a shortish hike up the hill...
For sandwiches: Green Eegs No Ham, and The Mayor
For non sandwiches: The Seoul Mate. And tots, any flavor.
Cracked Eggery
3420 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestIf you're cool with a shortish hike up the hill...
For sandwiches: Green Eegs No Ham, and The Mayor
For non sandwiches: The Seoul Mate. And tots, any flavor.
This unique EU spot is more of a hike, but if you find yourself wanting to make a pit stop from the downtown area back to the bnb... they are good for coffee/brunch or happy hour and appetizers.
Mikko Nordic Fine Food
1636 R Street NorthwestThis unique EU spot is more of a hike, but if you find yourself wanting to make a pit stop from the downtown area back to the bnb... they are good for coffee/brunch or happy hour and appetizers.
As the locals do
Playing cult films and the latest independent movies, this converted row home has a very eclectic style and staff. Grab a frozen Twix and some canned Saki.
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Suns Cinema
3107 Mt Pleasant St NWPlaying cult films and the latest independent movies, this converted row home has a very eclectic style and staff. Grab a frozen Twix and some canned Saki.
This boutique hotel has made a point to adopt lots of local style from the city. It's home to several restaurants, a local radio station, and hosts cool events.
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The LINE DC
1770 Champlain St NWThis boutique hotel has made a point to adopt lots of local style from the city. It's home to several restaurants, a local radio station, and hosts cool events.
Local arts exhibition and event space inside of a previous light rail tunnel under Dupont Circle. Check out events and consider buying tickets in advance of visiting.
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Dupont Underground
19 Dupont Cir NWLocal arts exhibition and event space inside of a previous light rail tunnel under Dupont Circle. Check out events and consider buying tickets in advance of visiting.
Locally owned food-themed book store! Very friendly staff, and lots of cute stuff in here.
Bold Fork Books
3064 Mt Pleasant St NWLocally owned food-themed book store! Very friendly staff, and lots of cute stuff in here.
9:30
815 V St NWOne of two competing DC music scenester joints.
Black Cat
1811 14th St NWTwo (of two) competing scenester music venues.
Grab some cute and tasty grocery things, and limited house hold items you may need on your trip.
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Each Peach Market
3068 Mt Pleasant St NWGrab some cute and tasty grocery things, and limited house hold items you may need on your trip.
This is a very hip, organic-style local grocery chain. Should work for all ya'll granola types :)
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Streets Market
3427 Connecticut Ave NWThis is a very hip, organic-style local grocery chain. Should work for all ya'll granola types :)
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Verkehrsmittel
Options from Mt. Pleasant (if you don't have a rental)
Walking: Most of the guidebook locations are walkable, and recommend it for the architecture and nature. If you're going down to the museums and monuments, think about breaking up the walking days during your visit.
We have Lyft and Uber!
Bus, Metro: We have several bus stops on our block ($2/ride). Red or Green line metro train is 20 min. walk away (get a metro card easily via Apple Wallet).
Buche vor der Abreise
Reservations for dinner, events, music
DC is a small-big city. Before and after COVID-19, this city's most popular destinations often require tickets or reservations... this guide book includes some off the beaten path options so you may not have to worry as much with these but never hurts to check in advance how popular a restaurant or event may be. OH! and check out the local Sofar Sounds for seeing a show across the city (sometimes in someones backyard, or at an art museum).
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What to bring, depending on season
Spring: Bring your patience. Often when tourists visit for Cherry Blossoms (bring your cameras), and when students visit for museums, etc.
Summer: Sunscreen, and water bottle! It can get warm and you need to stay hydrated. Oh, and umbrella.
Fall: Bring your cameras and layers. We sometimes will have heat late into the season, but include a light jacket.
Winter: It doesn't get as cold as the Mid West or North East, but it can get into the 30s in the dead of winter - sometimes with high winds. So make sure to get a good coat, ear muffs and gloves.
All year: Good walking shoes.
So kannst du sparen
Choose how to spend your money
Of course if visiting the museums and monuments you’re not going out of pocket… but what about anything else? I always look each week at DCist, 730DC, Thrillist DC, an Eater DC to see what events are happening in town or new restaurants are opening. Many events are free like Jazz in the Sculpture Park, or outdoor movies at the Library of Congress.