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30 stopsDC
Sources: 30 Roamward guides · live place map
Dining2 AmysDC · PizzaBeloved neighborhood pizzeria turning out D.O.C.-certified Neapolitan pies and lively small plates. Order: Margherita DOC pizza.View guide →MLB ballparksNationals ParkDC · ModernCapitol views, the Racing Presidents, and half-smokes along the AnacostiaView guide →DiningAlbiDC · MediterraneanMichelin-starred Wharf restaurant showcasing live-fire Levantine cooking and mezze. Order: Whole grilled fish.View guide →DiningAnafreDC · MexicanChef Alfredo Solis's homage to his mother's cooking, roaming regional Mexican specialties. Order: Queso fundido.View guide →DiningBen's Chili BowlDC · AmericanU Street institution serving DC's signature dish since 1958, an Eisenhower-era late-night landmark. Order: Chili half-smoke.View guide →DiningDCity SmokehouseDC · BBQBlack-owned Bloomingdale smokehouse slow-smoking award-winning brisket and ribs since 2013. Order: Brisket.View guide →DiningDukemDC · EthiopianBeloved U Street mainstay since 1997 with live music and traditional stews shared off communal injera. Order: Kitfo.View guide →DiningEl TamarindoDC · Latin AmericanThe area's longest-standing Salvadoran-Mexican spot, an Adams Morgan late-night icon since 1982. Order: Pupusas.View guide →DiningEthiopicDC · EthiopianH Street favorite praised for refined, deeply flavored Ethiopian cooking and vegetarian combos. Order: Yebeg tibs.View guide →DiningFiola MareDC · ItalianFabio Trabocchi's elegant Potomac-waterfront destination for crudo, seafood towers, and pasta. Order: Whole branzino.View guide →DiningFlorida Avenue GrillDC · SouthernBilling itself as the world's oldest soul food restaurant, open since 1944 and still slinging home-style plates. Order: Fried chicken and grits.View guide →DiningHank's Oyster BarDC · SeafoodLongtime local raw-bar favorite serving urban-beach classics and freshly shucked oysters since 2005. Order: Oysters.View guide →DiningJontDC · Fine DiningRyan Ratino's two-star, 14-seat counter layering wagyu, uni, and truffle with Japanese precision. Order: Wagyu course.View guide →DiningLe DiplomateDC · FrenchBuzzing 14th Street brasserie that transports diners to Paris with a famed roast chicken and raw bar. Order: Roast chicken.View guide →DiningMakettoDC · Southeast AsianCambodian-Taiwanese cafe-and-restaurant hybrid with a courtyard, all-day menu, and cult fried chicken. Order: Fried chicken.View guide →DiningMaydanDC · MediterraneanMichelin-starred, live-fire Middle Eastern and North African feast around a central open hearth. Order: Mixed grill.View guide →Diningminibar by Jose AndresDC · Fine DiningTwo-Michelin-star, dozen-seat counter delivering a whimsical avant-garde tasting experience. Order: Chef's tasting menu.View guide →DiningOld Ebbitt GrillDC · AmericanWashington's oldest saloon, open since 1856 steps from the White House with a bustling oyster bar. Order: Oysters.View guide →DiningOohh's & Aahh'sDC · SouthernGrandmother-recipe soul food that grew from a U Street carryout into a Washingtonian award winner. Order: Mac and cheese.View guide →DiningPurple PatchDC · FilipinoPatrice Cleary's warm Mount Pleasant restaurant that helped introduce DC to modern Filipino cooking. Order: Chicken adobo.View guide →DiningRappahannock Oyster BarDC · SeafoodGlass-walled Wharf outpost of the famed Virginia oyster family, shucking their own bivalves. Order: Rappahannock oysters.View guide →DiningRasikaDC · IndianAshok Bajaj's award-winning modern Indian institution known for its show-stopping crispy spinach. Order: Palak chaat.View guide →DiningRose's LuxuryDC · New AmericanThe Michelin-starred restaurant that reshaped DC dining with warm hospitality and playful plates. Order: Pork sausage and lychee salad.View guide →DiningSt. AnselmDC · SteakhouseRustic American tavern near Union Market grilling prime cuts and marketplace ingredients over fire. Order: Butcher's steak.View guide →DiningSushi TaroDC · JapaneseMichelin-starred Dupont Circle sushi bar prized for its kaiseki and pristine omakase. Order: Omakase.View guide →DiningThe DabneyDC · New AmericanMichelin-starred Shaw restaurant cooking hearth-fired Mid-Atlantic fare over a wood-burning fireplace. Order: Wood-fired seasonal plates.View guide →DiningThe Red HenDC · ItalianBloomingdale stalwart since 2013 with wood-fired Italian cooking and creative house-made pastas. Order: Rigatoni with sausage.View guide →DiningThip KhaoDC · Southeast AsianChef Seng Luangrath's fiery, genre-defining Lao restaurant famed for its off-menu Jungle bites. Order: Crispy rice salad.View guide →DiningToki UndergroundDC · RamenBasement H Street ramen bar with Taiwanese-influenced small plates that put the corridor on the map. Order: Taiwanese ramen.View guide →DiningZaytinyaDC · MediterraneanJose Andres's Bib Gourmand mezze house drawing on Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese flavors. Order: Mezze spread.View guide →
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30 stops across 19 state-by-state guide collections.
Hikes500+ trails in every state, easy to epic545 stops →Waterfalls300+ falls, roadside to bucket-list303 stops →BeachesFamily sand, surf breaks, and wild shores299 stops →Hot springsLuxe resorts to wild backcountry soaks90 stops →Mountain bikingTrail systems, bike parks, and gravel76 stops →CyclingScenic rides, climbs, and rail-trails50 stops →Ski & snowboardBig-mountain steeps to family hills86 stops →DiningGreat meals near routes and gateway towns3,924 stops →Breweries & distilleriesTrip-worthy taprooms and still houses267 stops →GolfPublic courses you can actually book753 stops →National parksAll 63, guided by season and top sights63 stops →Hidden gemsVote favorites into the Roamward map19 stops →MLB ballparksAll 30 MLB parks as a road-trip quest30 stops →LighthousesCoast-to-coast beacons worth the drive60 stops →EventsPlan the trip around the moment31 stops →Wild landsForests, wilderness, and monuments beyond the parks74 stops →CampingEpic campgrounds by where you want to wake up63 stops →Scenic landmarksIconic overlooks, canyons, dunes, and formations57 stops →Roadside AmericanaGiant statues, folk art, oddities, and vintage neon23 stops →
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