Things to do with friends in Washington, DC

What are fun things to do with friends in Washington?

We checked 54 real places in Washington, DC from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 6 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Washington, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Places in Washington

Places to eat

• Quickway Japanese Hibachi2859 Alabama Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
• Busboys and Poets2004 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
• IHOP1523 Alabama Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
• Della Barba Pizza1382 East Capitol Street, Washington, DC 20002
• Lobby Bar224 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
• Pacci's106 13th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
• Pascual732 Maryland Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
• Taqueria Los Pérez1344 H Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002

Bars and nightlife (21+)

• Rose’s Dream Bar & Lounge1370 H Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
• DC Star2135 Queens Chapel Road Northeast, Washington, DC 20018
• Throw SocialOkie Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
• The Wells727 C Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
• District Alley1378 H Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
• Takoma Station Tavern6914 4th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
• Cheerz7303 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
• Serengeti6210 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20011

Sights

• Laogai Museum1901 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
• National Museum Of American Jewish Military History1811 R Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
• National Portrait Gallery7th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
• National Gallery of ArtMadison Drive Northwest, Washington, DC 20554
• The Phillips Collection1600 21st Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
• Einstein PlanetariumJefferson Drive Southwest, Washington, DC 20597
• National Geographic Society1145 N Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
• East Wing National Gallery of ArtPennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20004

Parks and outdoor spots

• Oxon Run ParkwayWashington, District of Columbia
• HillcrestWashington, District of Columbia
• Admiral Willard ParkAnacostia, Washington, District of Columbia
• Fort Dupont ParkWashington, District of Columbia
• Kingman and Heritage IslandsWashington, District of Columbia
• Swept ParkWashington, District of Columbia

Game spots

• Alamo Drafthouse630 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
• Truman Bowling AlleyWest Executive Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20500
• East Potomac Park Mini GolfOhio Drive Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
• Angelika Pop-up at Union Market550 Penn Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
• Swingers1330 19th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
• Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater655 Jefferson Drive Southwest, Washington, DC 20560
• The Miracle Theatre535 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
• Puttery800 F Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004

Sports venues

• Barry Farm Recreation Center1230 Sumner Road Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
• Langdon PoolMills Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20018
• Calomiris YMCA Program CenterAllison Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20712
• Murch FieldReno Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20015
• Hamilton Recreation CenterHamilton Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20542
• Epic Yoga1323 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
• Bundy FieldO Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
• Marie H Reed Recreation CenterChamplain Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

Places to shop

• Hechinger MallMaryland Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
• Union Market1309 5th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
• Adams Morgan Farmers MarketEuclid Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
• Dupont Circle Market20th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
• Farmer's Market (Wednesdays)1918 F Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20052
• Monroe Street Farmers Market716 Monroe Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20017
• East River Park322 40th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20019
• UDC Van Ness Farmers Market4200 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20008

How much does a day out with friends cost in Washington?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Washington costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

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