Perfect weekend shopping area! Lots of vendors to shop at. From vintage to DIYs, the selections…read moreare endless! I love coming here with my best friend to see what we can spend our money on LOL Hungry? Don't worry! Plenty of restaurants and food places to choose from.

PSA: the bountiful market you see in the photos pertains to the weekend only…read more During the week, the place is rather dead with a limited amount of vendors in the building (mostly butchers). Probably not worth your time.

Union Market has been a highlight of my DC trip! Such an awesome little space with tons of…read moreexcellent food vendors to choose from. We decided to do our own little food tour within the market and sample some bites from a few stalls. We tried: 1. Masala dosa from Sambar & Spice. This may have been one of the best dosas I've ever had, and I'm not exaggerating. So epic! A must try, 2. Chicken dumplings from Laobun - soft, freshly prepared and melt in your mouth good. Also affordable! 3. Fish tacos from the famous seafood spot. These were sadly my least favorite item on our little food tour, the slaw was overpowering but if removed the pan seared fish was flavorless. 4. Wrapped up with some matcha and iced coffee - can't go wrong with those. Enjoyed browsing the little artisan stalls as well. An amazing stop on my trip to DC!

We came on a rainy Saturday morning. There was a good crowd but lines moved pretty quick. There was…read moreplenty of seating, even for a group of seven. I tried two restaurants, one Hawaiian/Filipino and the other Vietnamese. They were both delicious and no notes. I wish I had more time to explore this place because my first impression was so positive! I definitely plan on coming back when in the area!

It is a cute little garden with Barbie's. They change it depending on the theme or holiday or…read moreseason.

This was marked a tourist attraction on Google Maps. After clicking, seeing photos, and Instagram,…read moreI knew this was going to be a must-see. I visited DC before and did all the museums and monuments. I wanted to see other landmarks and attractions, and what better that the Barbie Pond. In a cute neighborhood, you will find an adorable front of home garden with a pond. The barbies were living their best lives! Hands up in the air with boobies out! The other girlies were floating around in the pond, relaxing and enjoying the summer rays. The "pond floats" were so cute being little rings and pineapples. The Ken's were enjoying the sunny weather at well. You can even spot 2 speed boats. What an awesome summer day. I even liked the large sign reading The Magic of Liquid Sunshine. The Barbies change for the different holidays and seasons. I can't wait to keep up with them on Instagram!

The Wharf is one of the most beautiful waterfronts in DC and it's always filled with life and great…read morememories! I recently visited to support the Clipper race and what a phenomenal time it was! Seeing the wharf decorated with family fun activations while enjoying some of my favorite bars and restaurants was the perfect combination. I love bringing visiting family to the Wharf! It's breathtaking

The Wharf DC is a beautiful place located along the Potomac River…read more It has a lively vibe with lots of great restaurants all along the pier. The scenic water views gives way to a pretty sunset. It's a good spot to enjoy a cocktail and have a nice meal.

It doesn't seem so foggy. What it does seem is an overpriced DC neighborhood. Foggy Bottom is an…read morearea in the western part along the Potomac, a low lying area. This is where the first Metro stop is when you're coming from Dulles. You can get off and explore the area, or follow 23rd Street to other places. Around here are quite a few attractions. One of the best is the Kennedy Center. The only thing I know about it is the Kennedy Center Awards, but there's other stuff going on. If school is in session, this place is ridiculously busy. The George Washington University campus is the heart of the neighborhood. It might be a fun game counting the Starbucks in the area. There's a ton of them. It overall is a nice neighborhood to look around. Just look because it's out of the price range of most people. There are some cool restaurants and stores.

Stop in for a quick bite on my lunch break and truly enjoyed the experience. The food was good and…read morethe service was quick!!!

Fun area to stop by while you are already out and about. The murals are beautiful and perfect for a…read morequick photoshoot. Highly recommend!

Great spot to see several pieces of street art/murals in DC, with a couple coffee shops, cocktail…read morebars, shops, and restaurants on site. All types of art from artists of all walks of life. LGBTQ art, art focusing on Black musicians, grittier art like what you might see on the Lower East Side of NYC. Researching online, doesn't seem like the art changes very often (some of the art seems to have been there for over five years), but still worth a visit. Plus you could make an outing of it, with a meal and cocktails or coffee. Very instagrammable.

"I love these murals, but when do we enter the museum?" Me. "These are the museum," my friend. And…read morethis is how I've come to enjoy the DC Alley Museum as the best outdoor-only free museum experience that I've ever had! For the past 10 years, Shaw's Blagden Alley has partnered with the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities to transform its building walls into canvases for local artists to showcase their work. The result is an alleyway filled with a cavalcade of murals big and small, that blend in well with the local businesses within said alleyway. While walking through this vast alleyway I saw so many incredible works of art that I lost track, and the photos that I took barely do justice It's an absolute street art lover's dream! The best part is that you can either walk through it in a quick dose, or you can do so while grabbing coffee at La Colombe, a cocktail at Calico or Death & Co, or even a workout at DC Strength and Nutrition. Checking out the website is a must to learn more about the core mural artists and to find out about events like their Alley-Oop Music and Arts Festival.

Murals galore! They are all different and unique and range in size. How fun to just explore various…read morestreets and find unique art at every turn. Sometimes you can't even tell if it's part of the outdoor museum or part of the storefront of a creative restaurant. Definitely worth checking out. There is a coffee shop, bar, restaurants, and other business nestled within this space. We need more art, less arguing!

What a gem!! My mom and I came here for lunch one Sunday and we were lucky to get a table without a…read morereservation. The space is small but popular, for good reason. We ordered the fried artichokes as an appetizer and they were delicious! But even better was the pizza - we got the La Bufalina, which was basically baked pizza dough topped with prosciutto, bufala mozzarella, and pesto. It was SO GOOD. The Italian couple who own the place were doing all the cooking themselves the entire time we were there, so you know it's authentic. My only note is that you do need to expect a bit of a wait - they're a busy place and the pizza oven is small. But just order a glass of wine while you're waiting!

Mostly flatbreads/pizzas ace sandwiches for lunch. The food was fresh and made on the spot. I was…read morein Italy just a couple of months ago and B la casino is the closest I've gotten since then. I got the vegetarian sandwich, while delicious, I do wish there was cheese in it and a little less oil. The oil would gush down my face when taking a bite. Service was kind and friendly. We sat and talked for awhile and they did not rush us out. Instead, our waitress cleared our table and refreshed our waters!

I enjoyed the ambiance and the service. The server was attentive and gave me suggestions. The…read moreambiance and lighting were nice. It felt intimate without being super dark which is nice. Unfortunately for me the food was lack luster. The meatballs were good, really wished it would've come with at least 1 piece of bread. The Cesar salad was good, but needed more dressing. When you had the croutons I really could taste the dressing and it was really well made so it's a shame the flavor didn't a translate the rest of the salad. Lastly, I ordered the cacio e Pepe and my husband ordered the lamb bolognese. I had a bite of his and it was flavorful, although it lacked actual lamb. My pasta itself was yummy! However the sauce left me wanting more flavor-depth. It was a little bland for my taste profile. Overall, happy to have tried it, willing to go back since I live near there, but a little disappointed.

For those who are in the east side of the city and looking for a nice Italian spot where…read morereservations aren't too much of a pain to get, La Collina is the only decent modern Italian spot in Eastern Market area. In a different pre-pandemic world, Acqua Al 2 would have been the no brainer, but La Collina pleasantly surprised us. I craved for a cacio e pepe and after scouring reviews online and not wanting to fight traffic across different parts of the city, La Collina delivered. We ordered a very traditional line: cesar salad, Brussels sprouts, meatballs, followed by cacio e pepe and wagyu lasagna. Everything was delicious but the star of the night was the wagyu lasagna. Service was impeccable as we were dining to celebrate my promotion and our soon-to-be-baby. I would have loved to have seen more non-alcoholic options at the time but again, the bartender fixed something up on the spot and it was refreshing. For those looking for something classy and casual, intimate and cozy, La Collina is it.

The local artist is SO NICE and alludes his love to art. He is known for his "watermelon house" and…read moremural down the alley...

Fun spot to check out if you're in the neighborhood--a humongous mural painted on the side of a…read morehouse. There are more murals down the alley. We met the artist, Wade Wilson! Friendly gentleman.