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Anacostia
This Southeast neighborhood is home to various Black businesses and communal spaces, including the park with the Pirate Ship playground and the roller skating pavilion.

*Places to Visit:
Anacostia Arts Center
Anacostia Playhouse
The Big Chair
Go-Go Museum & Cafe
Grounded Plant Shop & Cafe
Mahogany Books
Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum

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Beer Trail
See what’s brewing in NoMA with The Metropolitan Beer Trail digital walking tour 🍻
The list includes 11 pubs & bars within walking or biking distance from the Metropolitan Branch Trail that stretches from Union Station through NoMA, Eckington, & Brookland.

Download the free digital pass for discounts & freebies from the participating locations

Bookstores
Check out the reborn Barnes & Noble in Georgetown, Kramers for books, brews, & brunch, or the Connecticut Avenue Politics & Prose with The Den cafe & winebar on the lower level.

*Black-Owned Bookstores in DC
Charnice Milton Community Bookstore
Loyalty Bookstores
Mahogany Books
Sankofa Video Books & Café
Solid State Books

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Can I Kick It? movie screening
A DJ spins the soundtrack live at these martial arts & action thriller watch parties hosted by Shaolin Jazz

Co-working in the City
Make your laptop your +1 at a local coffee shop or communal and historic spaces like the Library of Congress, the Kogod Courtyard, The Square food hall, or one of Busboys & Poets’ locations. Keep an eye out for social groups having creative coworking meetups 

D

Dupont Circle
People watch at the fountain, catch a comedy show at DC Improv, shop on Connecticut Avenue, or get a graphic novel from Fantom Comics

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Eastern Market
Visit the indoor & outdoor market, and explore nearby spots like East City Bookshop, Labyrinth Games & Puzzles, or the restaurants along Pennsylvania Ave, C St, and 7th St SE.
*For the 4/20 friendly, elevate your experience at No Kids Allowed, a Black-owned dispensary

Embassy Row
Take an international walking tour along Massachusetts Avenue to see the various embassies and diplomatic missions & residences in the city. Many of the embassies tend to have special events and tours that allow you to explore the cultures of each. 

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Food Tour
Taste your way through the District through guided culinary tours with groups like Secret Food Tours and Blue Fern Travel, or build your own bucket list of restaurants 

G

Georgetown
Explore the African-American Heritage Trail, find a new favorite liquor at Black-owned Housebar, catch a movie at the AMC, hit the shops, and find something to eat at one of the many great dining options

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Historic Sites
Landmarks like the White House, the monuments, and museums draw people to the District year round. Go on a walking tour downtown, join a city tour group, or build a bucket list of places to visit 

M

Meetups
Check out sites like Meetup and Eventbrite to find social gatherings for things like going out, community cleanups, book clubs, & more

Museums
Dedicate a day to visiting one of the many museum options, like the National Museum of African American History & Culture, the National Gallery of Art, the National Building Museum. Check out each institutions’ websites for schedules of guided tours, events, & after hours

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Outdoor Movies
Enjoy an outdoor movie screening during the summer at venues like Alethia Tanner Park and Union Market. Shaolin Jazz will periodically host outdoor versions of their Can I Kick It? series with a live DJ spinning the soundtrack. 

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Parks and Rec
Relax in one of DC’s beautiful parks, such as Rock Creek Park, ideal for hiking and picnics.

S

Spy Museum
Learn all about espionage at the International Spy Museum, which has tons of gadgets and artifacts on display.

Street Festivals & Markets
Take to the streets for unique finds and foodie experiences. Check Eventbrite for upcoming events

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Theaters
Catch performances and events at one of the city’s many playhouses, including landmarks like Howard Theatre and Ford’s Theatre. For movie buffs, check out Alamo Drafthouse at Bryant Street and their food & drink options that can be delivered right to your seat. 

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Vintage Shopping
Hunt for unique finds at markets and vintage & secondhand shops like Fia’s Fabulous Finds (Black-owned), Secondi, Miss Pixie’s, Analog, and more

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Walking Tour
Join a guided walking tour to learn about the city’s architecture and history. There are self-guided options, or themed tours like the Black Broadway on U Street tour led by author & journalist Briana A. Thomas

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X Marks the Spot
Go on a scavenger hunt around the city – join Watson Adventures for scouting meetups at museums or try a self-guided mission from World City Trail

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Yoga Classes
DC has plenty of free flow sessions everywhere from hotel rooftops to Union Market. Check out Eventbrite to find upcoming classes

Z

Zoo Visits
Check out the National Zoo, which is free to visit. Check their schedule for upcoming family-friendly visits