Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest

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The neighborhoods of the Upper Northwest rank among the nation's most wealthy and privileged. There are big attractions, including the outstanding National Zoo and the massive National Gothic Church, American University, upscale shopping in Friendship Heights (Chevy Chase), and several nice wining and dining strips, which serve as good alternatives to more frenzied and chaotic Washington, D.C./Adams_Morgan|Adams Morgan and crowded and traffic-congested Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown.

Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest Halal Travel Guide

Glover Park is the section of the Upper Northwest closest to downtown—just north of Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown, and has the bulk of the area's nightlife, which serves as a slightly older and less raucous complement to its collegiate neighbor to the south.

Woodley Park has a strip with restaurants and is also home to the National Zoo and the National Gothic Church.

Cleveland Park most notably, but also Van Ness and Tenleytown to the north along Wisconsin and Connecticut Ave., have popular commercial strips with restaurants, bars, and small stores. And in the west of Tenleytown, you'll find American University.

Further north is Friendship Heights, technically part of Chevy Chase, nationally famous for its wealthy and powerful residents, and locally famous for its high-end retailers on Wisconsin Ave, which spill north across the city border into Maryland.

Little known to travelers, and even most area residents, are the Palisades in the extreme west of the city, where you'll find some of the city's most expensive homes and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park|C&O Canal trail along the Potomac River, and a handful of fantastic, upscale restaurants.

Travel as a Muslim to Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest

By Metrorail

The Metrorail Red Line runs through this part of the city, and it is pretty self explanatory, given that the stations are all named after the neighborhoods and their major attractions. Woodley Park-Zoo for Woodley Park and the National Zoo, Tenleytown-American University for Tenleytown and AU, etc. The National Gothic Church, Glover Park, and the Palisades, like Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown, are not served by Metro, and will require either a car/taxi/rideshare or bus ride.

By car

Driving is another option, though competition for parking spots can be fierce. You can usually find parking on side streets off of Connecticut and Wisconsin Ave, although you might have to walk a good ways from your car, and parking is usually limited to two hours in neighborhoods closer to downtown. The Palisades, along the extreme west of the city, are best visited by car, and it's quite easy to park there.

If driving in this part of the city, be aware that during weekday rush hours Canal Road in the west becomes one-way and reverses directions during weekday rush hours (Monday to Friday 6:15AM Monday - 10AM inbound, 2:45PM Monday - 7:15PM outbound). Similarly, Connecticut's left lanes are reversible, so pay attention—you don't want to find yourself charging into oncoming traffic!

Taxis are generally not hard to catch along the main avenues (Wisconsin and Connecticut), but will be imfeasible to find elsewhere.

Travel on a Bus in Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest

Metrobus operates service on the major thoroughfares in these neighborhoods, but frequent stops and slow traffic make rideshare a better option.

Routes [https://,33_170625.pdf #31, [https://,34,36_170625.pdf #32, and #36 all run between Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown and the Friendship Heights Metro station along Wisconsin Ave. On the weekends after midnight and the buses run once every hour until 2AM.

#L1, L2, and L4 run the length of Connecticut Ave 5:30AM Monday - midnight daily. The L2 continues into Washington, D.C./Adams_Morgan|Adams Morgan, while L1 and L4 head further south along Connecticut to Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle and then on to the Washington, D.C./West End|West End.

Routes #N2-N6 all run along Massachusetts Ave from Dupont Circle to American University.

#D6 is the only reasonable way to reach the Kreeger Museum via public transport, which runs through Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown along Reservoir Road, coming from Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Capitol Hill and Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle.

By foot

The Woodley Park/Zoo Metro stop is actually the closest stop to Washington, D.C./Adams_Morgan|Adams Morgan. It's just a half mile walk over the Calvert Street Bridge from the station to the heart of Adams Morgan.

What to see in Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest

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The Zoo and the National Gothic Church dwarf any other attractions here in both size and number of visitors, but if you have a little extra time and the Hillwood Estate and Kreeger Museum are two of the city's greatest hidden gems.

• Kreeger Museum - 2401 Foxhall Road Northwest GPS: 38.9218, -77.0891 By public transport: take the D6 from Dupont Circle Metro at P & 22nd towards Sibley Hospital ☎ +1 202 338-3552 | Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10:30AM, 1:30PM (by reservations only on weekdays), Sa 10AM Monday - 4PM (open to public) Adults: $10; Student/Seniors: $7 Kreeger Museum Kreeger Museum Little known even to local residents is this private house-museum with an impressive collection of paintings by the impressionist and early modern masters. The house itself is a work of art, designed by modernist architects Philip Johnson and Richard Foster.
• Hillwood Estate - 4155 Linnean Avenue Northwest GPS: 38.9437, -77.0526 A little under a mile from the Van Ness-UDC station—about a fifteen minute's walk ☎ +1 202 686-5807 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sa 10AM Monday - 5PM; tours: 11:30AM,1:30PM, garden tours: 10:30AM, 12:30PM (Spring & Fall) cafe: 10AM Monday - 4PM, lunch: 11AM Monday - 2:30PM, tea: 2:30PM Monday - 3:30PM Suggested donation: $12,$7/student,$5/child Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens Hillwood Museum Exterior Front A hidden gem of magnificent proportions. Marjorie Merriweather Post, prominent businesswoman and heiress to the Post Cereal fortune, fashioned her estate next to Rock Creek Park to be an extraordinarily stately and luxurious site for entertaining guests, housing her impressive art collections, and with the intention of leaving it behind for the world to enjoy. The mansion is a treasure trove of French and Russian decorative arts, much of which she obtained from the USSR, whose government under Stalin was then auctioning off a good portion of its cultural legacy to finance its war efforts. Second in grandeur only to the art collection itself are the French and Japanese-style gardens—great places to linger long after the tour.
• National Gothic Church - Gothic Church Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul | 3001 Wisconsin Ave Northwest GPS: 38.930611, -77.070556 ☎ +1 202 537-6200 | Opening Hours: Visitor hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 5:30PM, Sa 10AM Monday - 4PM, Sunday 8AM Monday - 5:15PM; Tours: every half hour (Su: last tour at 2:30PM); Mass (Episcopalian): Monday to Friday noon, Sa 7:30AM,noon, Sunday 7:45AM,8:45AM,10AM (contemporary), 11:15AM; Evensong: usually Monday to Friday 5:30PM, Sunday 4PM; Organ demonstration: M,W 12:30PM Monday - 1PM $12 ($8 for seniors, children 5–17, students, teachers, and military); Sundays free Washington National Gothic Church Washington National Gothic Church in Washington, D C 1 - The impression of walking up to the world's 6th largest cathedral, a hulking mass cut over a period of 83 years of 150,000 tons of stone, is alone worth the trip. Tours are a must if you really want to see the cathedral, and the towers and the crypt are off limits without a guide during the busy season. The organ demonstrations are spectacular and loud. Check the website for events, as there is often children's programming as well as major concerts.
• National Zoo - 3001 Connecticut Ave Northwest GPS: 38.931083, -77.049731 ☎ +1 202 633-4800 | Opening Hours: 8AM Monday - 7PM; Winter: 8AM Monday - 5PM, last admission 1 hour before closing Free. Parking $25 (limited availability in spring and summer) National Zoological Park (United States) Washington Zoo entrance A collection of 400 species, including 2,000 animals. Get a map at the entrance, take your time, and be prepared to walk a great deal. Bring water—the concessions here are insultingly expensive. The most crowded exhibits are nearly always the Pandas and the Ape House. The pandas are perhaps the zoo's shyest residents. The Ape House is fun no matter the crowds. Other hits include the Seals & Sea Lions Exhibit and the Reptile House and the remarkable Aviary, and the irresistibly cute prairie dogs.
• American University Museum - GPS: 38.9393, -77.087 ☎ +1 202 885-1300 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11-4 Free. Parking $2/ hr. weekdays American University Museum Statue in Ward Circle, Washington, DC

What to do in Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest

Concerts

• Fort Reno Concerts - Nebraska Ave and Fort Dr GPS: 38.95235, -77.07457 ☎ +1 202 355-6356 | Opening Hours: Summers, with vague start and end dates, but M,Thursday 7PM Monday - 9:30PM Free Fort Reno was one of the bedrocks of the legendary and celebrated D.C. punk/hardcore/straight-edge scene, and evolved to encompass later post-hardcore and other local indie rock. The concert series was founded in 1968 as a sort of government-sponsored hippie fest to try and bring some love, joy, and sense of community back to the neighborhood post-1968 riots. Having run annually since, this is one of the truest local traditions, is beloved by the community, and a great way to delve further into that elusive city beyond the federal government and neoclassical memorials. No alcohol, no glass bottles, but plastic bottles are allowed.

Cinema

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• Uptown Theatre - AMC Loews Uptown | 3426 Connecticut Ave Northwest GPS: 38.9349, -77.0585 ☎ +1 202 966-8805 - Adult: $11; Children: $8; discounts for students, seniors, and military Uptown Theater (Washington, D.C.) Uptown Theater, Washington, D.C.15084v A This movie theater is a historic landmark, hosting many premieres throughout its history. With few exceptions, it shows epic franchise films that can make good use of its large screen (70 ft long by 40 ft wide) and great number of seats. If there is a film playing there that appeals to you, it's worth the trip.

Parks

Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Park is the largest park in DC.

• Peirce Mill - 2401 Tilden Street Northwest GPS: 38.94, -77.052222 ☎ +1 202 282-0927 | Opening Hours: Milling Demonstrations: April-October on 2nd and 4th Saturday, 11AM Monday - 2PM Free Peirce Mill Pierce Mill - A historic water-powered mill in the park and a national historic site built by Isaac Peirce in 1829.
• Rock Creek Golf Course - 6100 16th Street Northwest GPS: 38.9667, -77.0403 ☎ +1 202 882-7332 | Opening Hours: dawn-dusk daily $15-20/nine holes, $20-25/eighteen Rock Creek Park Golf Course - The 18 holes of golf in Rock Creek Park are a bit rough. That's not to say you can't have a good experience here, as it is quite a novelty to play golf deep in the woods, despite being in the city. The back 9 holes are challenging due to extreme hills and narrow fairways. Par 65. Golfers might want to consider the other two major courses in the city: Hains Point in Washington, D.C./Waterfront|Waterfront and Langston in Washington, D.C./Near Northeast|Near Northeast.
• Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium - 5200 Glover Road Northwest GPS: 38.95996, -77.05171 ☎ +1 202 895-6070 | Opening Hours: W-Su 9AM Monday - 5PM Free Deep inside the park and the Nature Center offers hands-on exhibits, guided nature walks, an "observation beehive," and a full planetarium. Especially good for kids.
• Rock Creek Horse Center - 5100 Glover Road Northwest GPS: 38.95810, -77.05103 ☎ +1 202 362-0117 | Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday noon-6PM, Saturday to Sunday 9AM Monday - 5PM Trail rides: $40/1 hour; pony rides: $20/10-15 minutes; lessons (1 hour): $50 group, $90 private If you wish you had opted for a country vacation instead of a trip to D.C., it's not too hard to make believe in Rock Creek Park. The horse center offers trail rides, horseback riding lessons (group and private), and pony rides throughout the summer months. The trail rides are very popular, and reservations often are booked more than a month in advance. The pony rides and lessons also require reservations, but are much easier to get. For those visiting on a whim, and not interested in paying for a ride, you can just stop by and pet and feed the horses for free. If you traveled to the city on horseback and they offer full-service public stables for $600/month.

Other parks

• Turtle Park - Friendship Park | 4500 Van Ness Street Northwest GPS: 38.94285, -77.08823 ☎ +1 202 282-2198 | Opening Hours: Rec center: Monday to Friday 2:30PM Monday - 9PM, Sa 10AM Monday - 4PM Friendship "Turtle" Park A Turtle Park has the coolest playground in town. The centerpiece is an enormous sandbox littered with eminently climbable turtle sculptures and plastic shovels and buckets. In the summer, you can get the sand off your kids away without a trip to the bathrooms at the "sprayground." The park is fenced in and has plenty of shade, as well as four baseball fields, two basketball courts, two tennis courts, and a rec center.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest

Luxury stores

There are many high-end luxury department stores on Wisconsin Avenue, centered around the Friendship Heights Metrorail Station, including Neiman-Marcus (5300), Ann Taylor (5300), Loehmann's (5333), World Market (5335), J. Crew (5335), Bloomingdale's (5400), Anthropologie (5406), Brooks Brothers (5504), and Saks Fifth Ave (5555). The Collection at Chevy Chase at 5471-5481 Wisconsin Avenue includes several additional high-end stores such as Jimmy Choo (5481), Tiffany & Co (5481), and Cartier (5471).

Discount clothing stores

Also along Wisconsin Ave near the Friendship Heights Metrorail Station are several discount clothing retailers including TJ Maxx (5300), Nordstrom Rack (5333), DSW (5333), Marshalls (5333), and H&M (5335).

Boutiques

• Catch Can - 5516 Connecticut Ave Northwest GPS: 38.96357, -77.07508 ☎ +1 202 686-5316 | Opening Hours: Monday - W,F 10AM Monday - 5PM, Thursday 10AM Monday - 8PM, Sa 10AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 5PM A local women's clothing boutique specializing in natural fibers. They also have a range of other good gift buys like bath products, home decor, jewelry, etc. It's pricey, but the quality is very high.
• Full of Beans - 3813 Livingston Street Northwest GPS: 38.96325, -77.07521 ☎ +1 202 8566 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5:30PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 3PM Upscale children's clothing and toy store.
• Transcendence-Perfection-Bliss of the Beyond | 3428 Connecticut Ave Northwest ☎ +1 202 363-4797 A toy store with a selection of unique items, and quite the wild name.

Books

• Politics & Prose - 5015 Connecticut Ave Northwest GPS: 38.955437, -77.069813 ☎ +1 202 364-1919 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 8PM This is a quite possibly the city's favorite independent bookstore, with a non-exclusive focus on politics, a coffeeshop downstairs, and frequent, excellent lectures. It is far off the beaten path, about a mile north of the Van Ness-UDC Metro Station, but it's a rewarding destination.
• Tempo Bookstore - 4115 Wisconsin Ave Northwest ☎ +1 202 363-6683 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 6PM - This is a bookstore wholly dedicated to language resources: language learning books, software, linguistics texts, teaching tools, etc. A great place for philology nerds. Currently (February 2018) closed while they move to their new location.

Household goods

• The Container Store - 4500 Wisconsin Ave GPS: 38.94829, -77.08025 At the Tenleytown Metro Station ☎ +1 202-478-4000 | Opening Hours: Monday to Sat: 9am-9pm; Sun: 11am-6pm You can pretty much buy anything to put anything in at this store.

Halal Restaurants in Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest

• 2 Amys - 3715 Macomb Street Northwest GPS: 38.93369, -77.07309 ☎ +1 202 885-5700 | Opening Hours: Monday 5PM Monday - 10PM, T-Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday noon-10PM $11-18A gourmet Italian restaurant with a big focus on Neapolitan style Pizzas. With popular food and top-notch service and the waits can be long, but make no mistake, this is D.C.'s most popular pizzeria for a reason. If the noise bothers you, request a table in the upstairs dining room.
• Byblos Deli | 3414 Connecticut Ave Northwest ☎ +1 202 364-6549 Mediterranean food. Outdoor seating.
• OpenCity Diner | 2331 Calvert Street Northwest ☎ +1 202 332-2331 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 6AM Monday - midnight, F-Sa 6AM Monday - 1AM Late night "diner" (more of a large cafe) with free WiFi, good tea, booze, and vegan friendly!
• Osman & Joe's Steak 'n Egg Kitchen - 4700 Wisconsin Ave Northwest GPS: 38.95123, -77.08108 ☎ +1 202 686-1201 | Opening Hours: 24 hours daily $3-17 The quintcrucial greasy spoon (which can be hard to find in the D.C. area), serving eggs, Steaks, hash browns, bacon, and of course the local "delicacy" scrapple to a crowd of local residents and AU students 'round the clock in a small diner. Serves by day a peaceful handful of diner patrons, by (late) night a packed, intoxicated crowd. Patio seating.
• Rockland's Barbeque - 2418 Wisconsin Ave Northwest GPS: 38.9215246, -77.0725420 ☎ +1 202 333-2558 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 9PM $5-25 Voted best BBQ in the city numerous times. Traditional pit BBQ. Offers many traditional southern sides like homemade style mac and Cheese and collard greens. Also offered grilled Vegetarian options. Wide selection of small production hot Sauces and BBQ sauces. The signature dish is the pulled Beef.
• Sprig and Sprout | 2317 Wisconsin Ave Northwest ☎ +1 202 333-2569 Vietnamese sandwiches shop that serves pho, banh mi & Rice bowls.
• Surfside | 2444 Wisconsin Ave Northwest ☎ +1 202 380-9353 Tacos, burritos, and margaritas.
• Vace's Pizzas - 3315 Connecticut Ave Northwest GPS: 38.9340084, -77.0571643 ☎ +1 202 363-1999 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 9PM, Sa 9AM Monday - 8PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 5PM $8-12Another contender for D.C.'s best pizza is this New York style Italian deli. The pizza is 100% authentic New York style and done well (the subs are great too. No tables or delivery—carry out only. Whole pizza or by the slice. There is another location in Bethesda.

Mid-range

• Arcuri | 2400 Wisconsin Ave Northwest ☎ +1 202 827-8745 Italian restaurant.
• Cafe Olé - 4000 Wisconsin Ave Northwest GPS: 38.94171, -77.07665 ☎ +1 202 244-1330 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 9PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 10PM $10-35 - Tapas are a fixture in D.C. ever since José Andrés came to town, and the Greek/Mediterranean places have taken note, calling their mezzes tapas. The focus on mezzes is welcome, though, as a large bunch of them almost always will be more satisfying than the standard, heavy Greek entrees. The brunch here is very popular, as are the panini at lunch time. Closing soon.
• Comet Ping Pong - Mid-Range | 5037 Connecticut Avenue Northwest ☎ +1 202 364-0404 | Opening Hours: Mon: 5-9PM, Tues-Thurs: 5-9:30PM, Fri: 5-10:30PM, Sat: 11:30AM Monday - 10:30PM, 11:30AM Monday - 9PM $6-20 Comet is another great pizza place in DC. However, this is not your average restaurant. There are Ping-Pong tables in the back, clam pizzas, and concerts on Saturday nights. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' Guy Fieri called in some of the best pizza he'd ever eaten. A local favorite! Try the wings! Also serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. DEFINITELY kid-friendly.
• Coppi's Organic | 3321 Connecticut Ave Northwest ☎ +1 202 966-0770 A cozy Italian restaurant.
• Fat Pete's BBQ | 3407 Connecticut Ave Northwest ☎ +1 202 362-7777 Texas-style brisket and bourbon.
• Indique | 3512-14 Connecticut Ave Northwest ☎ +1 301 244-6600 | Opening Hours: Lunch: Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 2:30PM, Saturday to Sunday noon-3PM; dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5:30PM Monday - 10:30PM, F-Sa 5:30PM Monday - 11PM $15-35 Indique specializes in southern Indian cuisine, usually crafted into something just a little unique, and serves its clients in a really cool, attractive space.
• Kotobuki - 4822 MacArthur Blvd NW, 2nd floor GPS: 38.9167327, -77.0963702 above Makoto ☎ +1 202 625-9080 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday noon-2:30PM,5PM Monday - 9:30PM, F-Sa noon-2:30PM,5PM Monday - 10:30PM, Sunday 5PM Monday - 9:30PM $7-20 One roll of sushi costs $1.25-3, but it's actually good! There really isn't anything else you need to know, but the atmosphere, particularly for lunch, could well trick you into thinking you were in a little local dive in Osaka.
• Medium Rare | 3500 Connecticut Ave Northwest ☎ +1 202 237-1432 A well priced steakhouse.
• Old Europe - 2434 Wisconsin Ave GPS: 38.92183, -77.07274 ☎ +1 202 333-7600 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 3PM, 5PM Monday - 9PM; F-Sa 11:30AM Monday - 3PM, 5PM Monday - 10PM; Sunday 1PM Monday - 3:30PM, 4PM Monday - 8PM $10-25 A traditional German restaurant not far from the Embassy, serving the best German food you will find in the D.C. metro area. Schnitzel is the specialty!
• Petits Plats - 2653 Connecticut Ave Northwest GPS: 38.92503, -77.05207 ☎ +1 202 518-0018 | Opening Hours: Lunch: Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 2:30PM; brunch: Saturday to Sunday 11:30AM Monday - 4:30PM; dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5:30PM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 5:30PM Monday - 11PM $15-35 A French-American bistro in a city short on bistro cuisine is a nice find. The service is incredibly friendly, and the familiar bistro favorites are quite good, from the French onion soup to Boeuf Bourguignon, braised veal, Pasta. and salads. At lunch they also offer affordable wood-fired Pizzas from next-door Pizze. In a pretty old townhouse, it's equally amenable to a romantic dinner or a casual lunch.
• Pho 14 | 4201 Connecticut Ave Northwest GPS: At Van Ness metro station Arguably the best Vietnamese food within the city limits.
• St. Arnold's Mussel Bar | 3433 Connecticut Ave Northwest ☎ +1 202 621-6719 Belgian food including mussels, fries, waffles, and a great organic juice selection.

• BlackSalt - 4883 MacArthur Blvd Northwest GPS: 38.91776, -77.09666 ☎ +1 202 342-9101 | Opening Hours: Lunch/brunch: Monday to Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 2:30PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 2PM; dinner: Monday - Thursday 5:30PM Monday - 9:30PM, Friday 5:30PM Monday - 11PM, Sa 5PM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 5PM Monday - 9PM $35-60; tasting menus: $74/five course, $89/seven course This is the one restaurant in the Palisades neighborhood that is famous throughout the city. Cuisine is New American seafood, although there are some great non-seafood entries as well. The seafood is incredibly fresh, and the dishes are inventive, such as an arctic char with green mole, plantains and "citrus braised Beef belly." The adjoining seafood market has some of the highest quality fish in the city.
• Et Voila! - 5120 MacArthur Blvd Northwest GPS: 38.9254351, -77.1023180 ☎ +1 202 237-2300 | Opening Hours: Lunch/brunch: Tuesday - Sa 11:30AM Monday - 2:30PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 3PM; dinner: Monday to Saturday 5PM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 5PM Monday - 9:30PM $18-32, prix fixe: $20-35 Washingtonians like their Belgian mussels and pomme frite, and this particular restaurant serves them well, particularly those fries.
• Makoto - 4822 MacArthur Blvd Northwest GPS: 38.9166932, -77.0963702 ☎ +1 202 298-6866 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sa noon-2PM,6PM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 6PM Monday - 10PM $60 ten course tasting menu Makoto is an experience. It's a tiny, very classy Japanese restaurant, with a strict set of rules designed to combat the general breakdown of Western societal mores: conservative dress code (think non-casual business attire), shoes off at the door, no cell phones. The food and attentive service are outstanding, with attention to detail befitting a great Japanese restaurant.
• New Heights - 2317 Calvert Street Northwest GPS: 38.92368, -77.05196 ☎ +1 202 234-4110 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 5:30PM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 5:30PM Monday - 10:30PM $25-50, three course prix-fixe: $35 New Heights is a great place for a night of complex, inventive American cuisine. Don't skip dessert. The bar has an excellent selection of gins, which is refreshing, given the number of establishments around the city with great menus of fruit cocktails or whiskies.
• Town Hall - 2340 Wisconsin Ave Northwest GPS: 38.92074, -77.07204 ☎ +1 202 333-5641 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 5PM Monday - 10:30PM, Friday 5PM Monday - 11PM, Sa 11:30AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 11:30AM Monday - 10:30PM; bar open Sunday - Thursday until 2AM, F-Sa until 3AM $30-40 Serves high-end southern cuisine, and is also a great place to relax and socialize at the bar, on the patio, or privately with friends. By D.C. standards and the clientele is wildly conservative!

The Upper Northwest is a much more friendly and comfortable option compared to the nightlife-centered neighborhoods. Gin lovers must check out the bar at New Heights (above).

Bars

• Atomic Billiards - 3427 Connecticut Ave Northwest GPS: 38.9352449, -77.0580522 ☎ +1 202 363-7665 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 4PM Monday - 2AM, F-Sa 4PM Monday - 3AM Pool: $12-20/hour per table Cleveland Park's swimmingpool hall has weird futuristic decor, a few good microbrews on tap, and pool, shuffleboard, and darts. The swimmingpool tables are a bit expensive, and there is no kitchen if you are hungry, but it's an excellent option for a fun night nonetheless.
• Breadsoda - 2233 Wisconsin Ave Northwest GPS: 38.92000, -77.07078 ☎ +1 202 333-7445 | Opening Hours: Kitchen: noon-11PM daily; bar: Sunday - Thursday noon-1:30AM, F-Sa noon-2:30AM Sandwiches: $4-6 It has all you could want of a basement-level dive bar: pool, ping pong, good sandwiches, relaxed and friendly atmosphere—except it's clean and attractive. Happy hour: 4PM Monday - 7PM daily.
• Chads | 5247 Wisconsin Ave Northwest ☎ +1 202 362-8040 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 2AM, F-Sa 11:30AM Monday - 3AM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 2AM Friendship Heights is a rather parched part of town, but Chads is always a good bet for a drink in a traditional American environment. Great hamburgers.
• Cleveland Park Grill | 3421 Connecticut Ave Northwest ☎ +1 202 806-8940 A great rooftop deck and soft-drinks selection.
• Mad Fox Taproom | 2218 Wisconsin Ave Northwest ☎ +1 202 791-0389 Locally brewed soft drinks.
• Nanny O'Brien's Irish Pub - 3319 Connecticut Ave Northwest GPS: 38.9341140, -77.0572132 ☎ +1 202 686-9189 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday noon-2AM, F-Sa noon-3AM Beer: $4-11 Laid back with excellent soft drinks on tap. Monday night Irish jam sessions.

Cafes

• Coffee Nature - 4224 Fessenden Street Northwest ☎ +1 202 237 8989

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest.

About eHalal Travel Group:

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For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.

If you are looking for a more spacious option, our houses are perfect for you. Starting at US$ 650,000, our houses provide ample living space, privacy, and a range of customizable features to meet your specific requirements. These houses are located in well-established neighborhoods in Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest, offering a harmonious balance between modern living and Islamic values.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest

• Days Inn Connecticut Avenue - 4400 Connecticut Ave Northwest GPS: 38.9469838, -77.0655634 One block from the red line Van Ness/UDC Metrorail Station ☎ +1 202 244-5600 - $85-100A standard chain hotel with what you would expect (cable, WiFi, etc.). This is a pretty ideal, if boring, low-budget option for D.C. visitors.
• Kalorama Guest House Woodley Park - 2700 Gothic Church Ave Northwest GPS: 38.9281550, -77.0555298 ☎ +1 202 328-0860 - $90-120 Less than a block from the zoo, this is definitely the only hotel in the D.C. area where you can open your windows in the morning and hear monkeys howling in the distance. It's also a magnificent bargain for the location. No televisions or phones are provided in the rooms.

Mid-range

• Woodley Park Guest House - 2647 Woodley Road Northwest GPS: 38.92584, -77.05373 ☎ +1 202 667-0218 +1-866-667-0218 $145-$260 One of Washington D.C.'s loveliest B&Bs set in a peaceful, safe & historic neighborhood. An excellent value steps to the Metrorail, neighborhood restaurants, Adams Morgan, Dupont circle and the National Zoo and National Gothic Church. Hospitable owners and staff are an invaluable source for experiencing DC from an insider's point of view. A Fresh, delicious buffet breakfast is provided every day.

• Embassy Suites Hotel at the Chevy Chase Pavilion - 4300 Military Road Northwest GPS: 38.96078, -77.08488 ☎ +1 202 362-9300 - $270-550An upscale extended stay hotel in the middle of D.C.'s most upscale shopping strip, and a block away from the Friendship Heights Metro stop.
• Marriott Wardman Park Hotel - 2660 Woodley Road Northwest GPS: 38.92473, -77.05466 ☎ +1 202 328-2000 Checkin - 4PM / Check-out: noon $170-250A city unto itself, this hotel covers sixteen acres. It has hosted a long list of U.S. presidents, dignitaries and other VIPs. It's a very easy walk to both the metro and the National Zoo, and the Woodley Park dining strip. Outdoor heated pool.
• Omni Shoreham Hotel - 2500 Calvert Street Northwest GPS: 38.92271, -77.05354 ☎ +1 202 234-0700 - $170-240A grand old hotel in leafy Rock Creek Park, near the National Zoo, that once was a premier destination for visiting dignitaries and celebrities, from the Beatles to Emperor Selassie. Free WiFi, resort-style outdoor heated pool, fitness center, and over 100,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel was built in 1930 and has hosted several Presidential Inaugural Balls.
• Kimpton Glover Park Hotel - 2505 Wisconsin Ave Northwest GPS: 38.9232855, -77.0727547 ☎ +1 202 337-9700 - $220-280 This is an all-suites local boutique hotel, albeit a big one in a perfectly lovely and very safe neighborhood. Since it's up the hill and the top floor rooms facing south and east have spectacular views.

Telecommunications in Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest

Almost all cafes and many restaurants and supermarkets offer a free WiFi connection. Computer terminals are accessible for free at the following public libraries:

Public libraries

• Cleveland Park Library | 3310 Connecticut Ave Northwest ☎ +1 202 282-3080 | Opening Hours: M,W,F-Sa 9:30AM Monday - 5:30PM, Tu,Thursday 1PM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 5PM

• Palisades Library | 4901 V Street Northwest ☎ +1 202 282-3139 | Opening Hours: M,W,F-Sa 9:30AM Monday - 5:30PM, Tu,Thursday 1PM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 5PM

• Tenley-Friendship Library | 4200 Wisconsin Ave Northwest ☎ +1 202 244-3212 | Opening Hours: M,W 1PM Monday - 9PM, Tuesday - W,Thursday - Sa 9:30AM Monday - 5:30PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 5PM

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Washington, D.C./Upper Northwest

For better nightlife and restaurants, visit the neighbors to the south: Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown and Washington, D.C./Adams_Morgan|Adams Morgan, or the neighbor to the north: Bethesda.

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