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You can stay or just stop by – either way, The LINE DC makes for a worthwhile stop on your exploration of the Adams Morgan neighborhood. Beyond being a DC-inspired hotel housed inside a 110-year old church, The LINE also offers restaurants from acclaimed chefs Erik Bruner-Yang and Spike Gjerde that were named to Bon Appétit's 2018 list of the best new restaurants in America, as well as a coffee shop, a community center and a community radio station broadcasting from within the hotel.
This storefront in Adams Morgan has been peddling books since 1981, first as Idle Time and now as Lost City. The charming veteran-owned bookstore channels the whimsy of places unknown with two floors packed floor-to-ceiling with books, so you can take your time picking out your next rare, new or used title. Keep an eye on the calendar for their lineup of book clubs, author talks and release parties.
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Start your day off in this eclectic DC neighborhood by grabbing a seat in any of the mismatched chairs that dot Tryst coffeehouse. The highlights of this large, laid-back cafe include animal crackers with every coffee drink and patio seating perfect for people-watching along eclectic 18th Street.
Be sure to stop by a couple of AdMo's go-to vintage shops, many of which have been around since the 90s. Peruse everything from casual vintage to costumes to furniture. If you like Paper Source, Urban Dwell might just be your new favorite find. Located on Columbia Road, Urban Dwell offers “elements for home and self.” Think handpicked merchandise, including home decor, women’s and men’s accessories, kitchen and bath products, and baby gifts. We call the eclectic store a treasure trove.
For more than 20 years, Madam’s Organ blues bar has been an Adams Morgan nightlife anchor thanks to stiff drinks and live music every night of the week. It’s hard to miss this neighborhood landmark (just look out for the larger than life mural with a redheaded woman on building’s side).
All music lovers should visit Songbyrd Music House & Record Cafe and get down with some of the best DJs and bands while sipping a beer in the Music House. Pro-tip: you can also stop in during the day and grab a cappuccino and a sandwich while browsing the latest vinyl releases and reissues at Songbyrd’s Record Cafe.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, Muzette on 18th Street has over 70,000 songs in English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese. We suggest you order some sake or beer if you need a bit of liquid courage before picking up the microphone. When you're done belting out classic tunes, we suggest you stop at nearby Julia's Empanada's or snag some pizza at Jumbo Slice. Julia’s even serves a fruit empanada with strawberry, cream cheese, blueberry and cream, peach guava, pears and apples if you have a sweet tooth.
