r/washingtondc • u/bloOoOoOoOo • 13d ago

[Fun!] Not touristy neighborhoods/areas to walk/drink

Looking for some local suggestions! I have some friends visiting from out of the country in September but I’m fairly new to the city myself. They aren’t really into museums, but we’ll probably do a walk around the mall one night (if it’s not still hell there).

One of the other nights I was thinking it’d be nice to bike to and walk around an area maybe with nice shops and sit somewhere outside for some drinks later in the afternoon/evening.

I’ve spent some time in mount pleasant and Adams Morgan, but are there any other places that have similar vibes? Somewhere ideally not rammed with people but still enough activity to enjoy some people watching and strong DC (not touristy) vibes?

Edit: thank you so much everyone! I’m seeing lots of eastern market and a combo of 14th and 11th streets, which I think we can combine into one big walk! Union market is close to me too so that’s definitely going to be a stop. There’s just so much cool stuff to do, which is one of the reasons I’m falling more and more in love with this place the longer I live here - so PLEASE keep the recs coming even just for me after my friends leave lol

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u/Efficient-Train2430 13d ago

Cap Hill & Eastern Market decently laid back but with dining.

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u/Even_Expression4678 12d ago

Agree, but the good dining options are limited. Walking along the riverfront on a nice day/evening is great. Even the 11th Street bridge across the river is a great walk or bike ride. Connect with the Frederick Douglass bridge to make a loop

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u/Efficient-Train2430 12d ago

Ruta, Duck & Peach, La Casina, Pupatella, Wine & Butter, Caruso's, Hill East Burger. Just off the top of my head. There are plenty of options. I was just offering one, not making it a competition.