Flying to the DMV from England this September

[King_Kamala61]

is busboys and poets still open?

Also might want to block off a day for the Smithsonian. I think you need to request a free pass from the website in advance though

what do the new balance stores in DC look like?

All busboy and poets are open.

 

[Amor fati]

Are you gonna be based in DC, MD, or VA? I lived in all three for 23 years, you wanna maximize what you can get outta where you're staying so you can spend more time in the other areas.

I'm gonna be staying in Arlington VA

 

[Amor fati]

If you'll be in DC, then start with Ben's Chili Bowl. The food isn't great (it's a tourist spot), but it's one of the most iconic Black-owned spots in the city. You can't come to the DMV & not go to Ben's.
I'll give you 3 more places in the DMV to check out, depending on where you plan to stay:
Oohhs & Aahhs - DC
Carolina Kitchen - MD
Della J's - NoVA

Nice one

 

[DaPresident]

Try the tourist stuff like museums…that African American one is super dope. You won’t see everything in one trip, but it’s def worth a visit.

H Street got some nice bars and restaurants (I like Copycat Co. nice lil “hidden gem” with delicious food)

U Street is nice at night. Check out the National Harbor as well.

If you really brave, Uber over to the Southeast side of town. Take a scenic walk down luxurious Minnesota Ave. There used to be a cultural exchange site called Barry Farms, they loved linking with new folks like yourself.

Check out downtown by the Verizon Center, nice places to eat Hen Quarter, Jaleo, China Chilcano. Plus the mall ( where monuments are) is a nice walk

Benning Road offers more cultural exchange. That’s in Northeast. The people are friendly, especially when they’re all hanging out and crowding the neighborhood. They love interacting and learning cultural differences with visitors. Tell them where you’re from, the welcome will be unforgettable!!

Shop at one of the many outdoor plazas and some nice malls in VA (pentagon city) plus lots of outlets and “Mills” (Arundel and Potomac) enjoy your stay and good luck. Hopefully they don’t give you a Kia or Hyundai rental

Be safe tho

 

[Amor fati]

Come to Shaw and U Street

Shaw and U Street is the mecca of black culture in D.C.

Shaw is one to many black owned restaurants including soul food. Howard University is there.

U Street is called Little Ethiopia. Along this area, you'll find a lot of Ethiopian restaurants. Nightlife is also found in U Street

Adams Morgan, 14th street, Gallery Place and Colombia Heights also got a dope nightlife scene

Adams Morgan is a multicultural neighborhood focused on the happening nightlife scene around 18th Street. The stretch buzzes with eclectic bars, music venues and international restaurants from Vietnamese to Ethiopian, plus late-night pizza and falafel spots. You'll also find a lot of art murals and art galleries along this area.

Visit Art Murals
Here's a list of streets to check out Art Mural Street Map

Other list of drinking bars (Drinking Bars in DC

Visit the National Harbor. Home to casinos, fantastic dining options, and bustling walking areas near the Potomac River

Come to the Wharf!
This waterfront has shops, restaurants, and a brand new performance venue called the Anthem.

Take a hike at Great Falls, VA. This is located between the border of Maryland and Virginia

Much appreciated my bro.

 

[Rollie Forbes]

I'm gonna be staying in Arlington VA

Make sure you hit up Pentagon City & Tyson's Corner Malls.

 

[The Prince of All Saiyans]

Imma hermit so I can't tell you much besides food and sex workers.

 

[Amor fati]

Make sure you hit up Pentagon City & Tyson's Corner Malls.

Woahh those malls are massive. On my first day I'm definitely going to first check out the Pentagon City Mall, then checkout the Wharf, however I did want to know are the people pretty chill there and what bars would you recommend to check out?

 

[Rollie Forbes]

Woahh those malls are massive. On my first day I'm definitely going to first check out the Pentagon City Mall, then checkout the Wharf, however I did want to know are the people pretty chill there and what bars would you recommend to check out?

Any place in the Shaw/U Street section of DC.
Arlington is right outside of DC, so you can hop on the Metro (I think you bruvs call it the tube) and ride to Shaw/U street. You can literally find any race/group of people to drink & party with there. Also, the variety of music you'll hear at the spots there is