Best of Brightwood, DC
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Brightwood, DC — mapped and organized by category.
About Brightwood
This guide covers 54 cafes, 19 hotels, and 45 restaurants in Brightwood, DC. Highlights include Across The Pond, Aladdin Kitchen, and Alfreda.
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Washington Hilton
Washington Hilton is a hotel located in the Kalorama Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., opening its doors in 1965 and hosting major events such as the annual dinners of the White House Correspondents' Association.
It is located at 1919 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
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Best Hotels in Brightwood
19 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Courtyard Bethesda Chevy Chase
Courtyard Bethesda Chevy Chase is a hotel located in Friendship Heights.
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Dupont Circle Hotel
The Dupont Circle Hotel is located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood.
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Kimpton Glover Park Hotel
Kimpton Glover Park Hotel is located in Massachusetts Avenue Heights. The hotel offers comfortable accommodations and convenient access to local attractions.
Best Restaurants in Brightwood
45 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Archipelago
Archipelago is a Caribbean restaurant located in the Shaw neighborhood.
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Axum Restaurant
Axum Restaurant offers authentic Ethiopian cuisine in the Shaw neighborhood.
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Añejo Bar & Grill
Añejo Bar & Grill offers Mexican and Tex‑Mex cuisine in the Crestwood neighborhood.
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Corado's Restaurant
Corado's Restaurant offers authentic Guatemalan cuisine in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood.
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Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao serves Chinese cuisine with a focus on dim sum, located in Logan Circle.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Brightwood
54 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Bluestone Lane
Bluestone Lane is a café located in the Logan Circle neighborhood.
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Café Integral
Café Integral serves as a welcoming café in the Kalorama Heights neighborhood.
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Celtic Cup Coffee Roasting
Celtic Cup Coffee Roasting is a café located in the North Hills Sligo Park neighborhood, offering a selection of coffee drinks and pastries.
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Daily Provisions
Daily Provisions is a café located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood.
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Dupont Coffee Collective
Dupont Coffee Collective is a coffee shop located in Dupont Circle.
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Earth Grocery & Cafe
Earth Grocery & Cafe is a local café located in the Shaw neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Brightwood
36 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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ANXO Cidery & Tasting Room
ANXO Cidery & Tasting Room is a bar located in Brightwood Park.
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Apple Lounge Hookah Bar
Apple Lounge Hookah Bar is a bar located in the Shaw neighborhood.
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Fox & Hounds Lounge
Fox & Hounds Lounge is a bar located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood.
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Franklin Hall
Franklin Hall is a bar located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Brightwood
54 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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National Museum Of American Jewish Military History
The National Museum Of American Jewish Military History is situated at 1811 R Street Northwest in the Dupont Circle area and operates under the auspices of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America.
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Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium
The Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Road Northwest.
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President Lincoln's Cottage
President Lincoln's Cottage is a historic home on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, near Petworth in Washington, D.C., where Abraham Lincoln stayed.
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National Museum of Health and Medicine
The National Museum of Health and Medicine sits at 2500 Linden Lane in Silver Spring, Maryland, near Washington, D.C.
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Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle is an attraction. It offers visitors opportunities to observe wildlife.
Best Shops in Brightwood
37 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Men's Wearhouse
Men's Wearhouse is a shop located in the Queen Annes neighborhood.
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Pure Panic Comics and Games
Pure Panic Comics and Games is a shop located in the Queen Annes neighborhood.
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Bonifant Theater Space
Bonifant Theater Space is a shop located in the Queen Annes neighborhood.
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Christian Science Reading Room
Christian Science Reading Room is a shop in Cathedral Heights.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Brightwood
30 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Fort Stevens Park
Fort Stevens Park is located in Brightwood. The park includes the historic site of Fort Massachusetts, built as part of Washington’s Civil War defenses.
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Woodside Park
Woodside Park is located within the city of Silver Spring in Maryland.
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Robert Emmet Park
Robert Emmet Park is a park located in the Kalorama Heights neighborhood.
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Bishop Lalossu Memorial Park
Bishop Lalossu Memorial Park offers a peaceful green space in Massachusetts Avenue Heights.
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Fairview Park
Fairview Park is a public park located in the Woodside Park neighborhood. It offers open green space for walking and relaxation.
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Fort Bayard Park
Fort Bayard Park offers a peaceful green space in the Brookdale neighborhood.
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Fort Slocum Park
Fort Slocum Park is located in Manor Park and offers a view of the historic Civil War earthwork fort that once defended Washington, D.C.
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