Walk Score Logo
Go
Locate me

Liked by John Allread

Edit place

Photo of 9th & I NE

9th & I NE

821 9th St NE

John Allread: Cookie-cutter rowhouses, built by turn-of-the-century developers, have been modified over the years so that each has its own character.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of NE K ST & NE 8TH ST

NE K ST & NE 8TH ST

723 K St NE

John Allread: This is a neighborhood of row houses. Most owners take pride in their gardens.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of TruOrleans Restaurant & Gallery

TruOrleans Restaurant & Gallery

400 H Street Northeast

John Allread: Nightlife is a huge part of H Street commerce. This restaurant advertises that on an old-fashioned way.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Giant

Giant

John Allread: The most high-tech grocery in the area is part of a handsome mixed-use development. Plenty of bike parking outside the front door.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Senate Square Apartments

Senate Square Apartments

201 I Street Northeast

John Allread: Senate Square has courtyards with interesting gates. Condos are in the former National Children's Museum, a former convent.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of H STNE & 4TH ST NE

H STNE & 4TH ST NE

John Allread: Look in between the shiny new restaurants and bars, and you will see evidence of the commercial strip that prospered before the 1968 riots.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of 3rd & G NE

3rd & G NE

718 3rd St SW

John Allread: Neighborhood row houses usually have gardens surrounded by wrought iron fences. They often feature roses.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan

Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan

215 G Street Northeast

John Allread: The neighborhood is lucky to host the citywide public Montessori school in a historic elementary school building.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Ebenezers

Ebenezers

201 F Street Northeast

John Allread: Ebenezer's is a local coffeehouse run by a church. It's very popular with folks from the SEC across the street. The building was a dilapidated corner store. A local architect designed a modern addition to blend with adjacent row houses.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Ethiopic

Ethiopic

401 H St NE

John Allread: This neighborhood institution is one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in a city full of them. The owners recently opened Batter Bowl Baker next door, with French-style pastries and Italian coffee. You'll often find the local city councilman holding court there in the morning.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of National Gallery of Art - East Building

National Gallery of Art - East Building

4th and Constitution Avenue NW

John Allread: An underground concourse connects the two buildings. You can see the fountain in the underground cafeteria.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of National Museum of the American Indian

National Museum of the American Indian

4TH St

John Allread: Nice garden around the Indian museum. Mitsitam Cafe is the best place to eat on the Mall.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Union Square

Union Square

Interstate 395

John Allread: The reflecting pool can be foul, but is a great place to see the Capitol. Grant Monument on the far side.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Botanic Gardens (historical)

Botanic Gardens (historical)

198 Independence Ave SW

John Allread: There is also a fenced in garden with roses and such to enjoy during conservatory hours.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Canal Park

Canal Park

202 M St SE

John Allread: Bands perform on the boardwalk on summer evenings, and spectators sit on a terraced lawn.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Eastern Market

Eastern Market

225 7th St SE

John Allread: On Saturdays and Sundays, the street outside the market is closed for vending of produce and crafts.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Tunnicliff's Tavern

Tunnicliff's Tavern

222 7th St SE

John Allread: Have brunch across Seventh Street after visiting Eastern Market.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Emancipation Monument

Emancipation Monument

1130-1198 East Capitol St NE

John Allread: The statue in Lincoln Park depicts Lincoln freeing a slave. It used to face the Capitol.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of D.C. United

D.C. United

2400 East Capitol Street Southeast

John Allread: RFK Stadium hosts DC United. Sadly the Redskins decamped for Landover.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of East Front Fountains

East Front Fountains

John Allread: The East Front is great to see at night. If congress is in session, a light in the dome's lantern is lit.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of President Ulysses S Grant Memorial

President Ulysses S Grant Memorial

John Allread: Nighttime is the right time to take in the mall and the monuments all lit up.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Bartholdi Fountain

Bartholdi Fountain

198 Independence Ave SW

John Allread: The fountain is was designed for gas lamps and is beautiful at night.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Pete's Carry-Out

Pete's Carry-Out

212 2nd St SE

John Allread: Breakfast at Pete's Diner- you might sit with the Speaker of the House.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Supreme Court of the United States

Supreme Court of the United States

1 First St. NE

John Allread: The front of the Supreme Court is currently covered in scaffolding. Look at the rear entrance on 2nd St.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Folger Shakespeare Library

Folger Shakespeare Library

201 E Capitol St SE

John Allread: A less visited attraction is Folger Shakespeare Library. See a play there!

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of The Mall, Seaton Park, East

The Mall, Seaton Park, East

John Allread: Tulips and cherries

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of James A. Garfield Monument

James A. Garfield Monument

1ST St

John Allread: Garfield surrounded by pansies and bulbs.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of The U.S. Capitol Grounds

The U.S. Capitol Grounds

John Allread: Snowing magnolia blossoms!

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Providence Park (X Park)

Providence Park (X Park)

298 E Street Southeast

John Allread: Cherry trees and a few hyacinths

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Triangle Park at Eastern Market

Triangle Park at Eastern Market

649-699 Independence Ave SE

John Allread: Last of the magnolia

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Maury Recreation Center

Maury Recreation Center

1235 C St NE

John Allread: Cherry trees

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park

East Capitol St

John Allread: Mostly magnolias

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Marion Park

Marion Park

401 E St SE

John Allread: Magnolias breaking out

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Garfield Park

Garfield Park

Southeast Fwy

John Allread: A lovely place to sit under the cherries

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Yards Park, Water Street Southeast, Washington, DC

Yards Park, Water Street Southeast, Washington, DC

10 Water Street Southeast

John Allread: Azaleas

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Transportation Walk, USDOT

Transportation Walk, USDOT

1200 New Jersey Ave NW

John Allread: Narcissus just starting to bloom.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Transportation Walk, USDOT

Transportation Walk, USDOT

1101-1199 3rd St SE

John Allread: Daffodils

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Canal Park

Canal Park

222-298 K St SE

John Allread: Pansies and other plants in planters.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Anacostia Park

Anacostia Park

Nicholson St SE

John Allread: Pirate ship playground

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Anacostia Park, Section F

Anacostia Park, Section F

2020 C St NE

John Allread: Spur from Anacostia Riverwalk main trail to Kingman Park neighborhood.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Oklahoma Ave. & D St. NE

Oklahoma Ave. & D St. NE

404 23rd Pl NE

John Allread: Oklahoma Ave. is marked as a bike route.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Placeholder image

Anacostia Park Section F

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of C ST NE & 21ST ST NE

C ST NE & 21ST ST NE

2020 C St NE

John Allread: Major Anacostia Riverwalk Trail intersections have direction markers.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of DC GENERAL HOSP & MAIN RDWY

DC GENERAL HOSP & MAIN RDWY

John Allread: The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is closed here because of construction, but there is a good temporary trail.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Anacostia Park, Section F

Anacostia Park, Section F

2500-2598 Independence Ave SE

John Allread: Signs warn vehicles of cyclists and pedestrians.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Anacostia Park

Anacostia Park

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

John Allread: Higher-speed cyclists use the parallel vehicular path.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

1900 M St SE

John Allread: Overlook areas are found along the trail.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Anacostia Park, Section F

Anacostia Park, Section F

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

John Allread: New, wide trail bridge over CSX tracks.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Anacostia Park, Section F

Anacostia Park, Section F

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

John Allread: Bikers share the trail with walkers.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Anacostia River Crossing

John Allread: The trail spur to RFK Stadium has well-marked crosswalks.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of Kingman and Heritage Islands

Kingman and Heritage Islands

Heritage Island Trail

John Allread: Bike racks at Kingman Island entrance from Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details
Photo of NE BENNING RD & NE OKLAHOMA AV

NE BENNING RD & NE OKLAHOMA AV

2600 Benning Rd NE

John Allread: A sign on Oklahoma Ave. warns of hazards on Benning Rd.

Like Unlike It's a Problem Details