Guidebook for Takoma Park
Food Scene
Some of the best Latin American food in the area Ian an unlikely but very accessible location.
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Samantha's Restaurant
631 University Blvd ESome of the best Latin American food in the area Ian an unlikely but very accessible location.
Mark’s is a Takoma Park landmark! The menu is an interesting mix of Asian and American dishes, with great vegan and vegetarian options. Friendly staff and reasonable prices.
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Mark's Kitchen
7006 Carroll AveMark’s is a Takoma Park landmark! The menu is an interesting mix of Asian and American dishes, with great vegan and vegetarian options. Friendly staff and reasonable prices.
My absolute favorite place to eat in our little city. Good food, good Service and a book store! What more could you ask for?
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Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWMy absolute favorite place to eat in our little city. Good food, good Service and a book store! What more could you ask for?
Brand new but everyone is raving about it. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Check it out!
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Seoul Food D.C.
7302 Carroll AveBrand new but everyone is raving about it. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Check it out!
Parks & Nature
At the end of our block is one of the loveliest parks in the area. Their are trails suitable for walking and for biking. There are tennis courts and even a small public golf course. The Park is closed to traffic on Sundays, so it’s a great spot for any outdoor activity.
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Sligo Creek Park
15131 Anacostia Tributary Trail SystemAt the end of our block is one of the loveliest parks in the area. Their are trails suitable for walking and for biking. There are tennis courts and even a small public golf course. The Park is closed to traffic on Sundays, so it’s a great spot for any outdoor activity.
Shopping
This is best little food market in the area and it’s not far from our home. You can find anything you need, including great wines. And the fresh fruits and vegetables are great. They also have a variety of prepared foods, from meals to snacks to desserts.
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Takoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op
201 Ethan Allen AveThis is best little food market in the area and it’s not far from our home. You can find anything you need, including great wines. And the fresh fruits and vegetables are great. They also have a variety of prepared foods, from meals to snacks to desserts.
Amano is one of my favorite Takoma Park stores. This eclectic collection of women’s clothing, shoes and jewelry is quintessential Takoma Park: relaxed, comfortable, fine natural fabrics and lovely unique items.
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Amano
7034 Carroll AveAmano is one of my favorite Takoma Park stores. This eclectic collection of women’s clothing, shoes and jewelry is quintessential Takoma Park: relaxed, comfortable, fine natural fabrics and lovely unique items.
If you need to find a truly creative toy to take home for your little one, this is the place. It’s chock full of toys that will delight any age, and the staff is always helpful.
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Fair Day's Play
7050 Carroll AveIf you need to find a truly creative toy to take home for your little one, this is the place. It’s chock full of toys that will delight any age, and the staff is always helpful.
Vintage clothing for women can be found in this iconic Takoma Park shop.
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Pollysue's Vintage Shop
6929 Laurel AveVintage clothing for women can be found in this iconic Takoma Park shop.
The best little hardware store with the friendliest staff.
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Old Takoma Ace Hardware
7001 Carroll AveThe best little hardware store with the friendliest staff.
Essentials
Just two blocks away, Giant is a local chain and it has everything you need for a short or extended stay.
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Giant Food
8750 Arliss StJust two blocks away, Giant is a local chain and it has everything you need for a short or extended stay.
Every Saturday morning regardless of the season or the weather, you can find wonderful fresh and prepared food at the outdoor market in downtown Takoma Park.
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Takoma Park Farmers Market
6931 Laurel AveEvery Saturday morning regardless of the season or the weather, you can find wonderful fresh and prepared food at the outdoor market in downtown Takoma Park.
ATM (Bank of America)
1425 S Eads StBank of America has a small branch just one block away from the house.
A large, well stocked and very popular Whole Foods. Great prepared meals as well as all the essentials.
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Whole Foods Market
11355 Woodglen DrA large, well stocked and very popular Whole Foods. Great prepared meals as well as all the essentials.
Entertainment & Activities
Downtown Silver Spring is 10 minutes away by car, 30minutes by foot. Everything you want is there, from movies to clubs to nightlife and great restaurants. Great shopping, including H&M, DSW, Marshall’s and more.
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Downtown Silver Spring
Downtown Silver Spring is 10 minutes away by car, 30minutes by foot. Everything you want is there, from movies to clubs to nightlife and great restaurants. Great shopping, including H&M, DSW, Marshall’s and more.
If you enjoy hot yoga and Pilates this is the place!
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Bikram Yoga Takoma Park
If you enjoy hot yoga and Pilates this is the place!
Willow Street Yoga
6930 Carroll AveFor the yoga enthusiast!
Not far from the house in downtown Silver Spring is the Regal. It has IMAX, 3-D and luxe assigned seating. Great movie theatre!
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Regal Majestic Stadium 20 and IMAX
900 Ellsworth DrNot far from the house in downtown Silver Spring is the Regal. It has IMAX, 3-D and luxe assigned seating. Great movie theatre!
Arts & Culture
The Smithsonian Museums are the best free entertainment in the DC area. There is something for everyone, from fine art to natural history to cultural events and activities. Accessible by Metro, any visit to the area is not complete without a visit to the Smithsonian’s museums.
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Smithsonian Institution Offices
600 Maryland Ave SWThe Smithsonian Museums are the best free entertainment in the DC area. There is something for everyone, from fine art to natural history to cultural events and activities. Accessible by Metro, any visit to the area is not complete without a visit to the Smithsonian’s museums.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is really a great restaurant that also has a great bar. A relatively new place, it has quite a following. Check it out.
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Republic
6939 Laurel AveThis is really a great restaurant that also has a great bar. A relatively new place, it has quite a following. Check it out.