The Shamrock Studio Guidebook :)
Neighborhoods
Aspen Hill
Quiet, well-kept, safe, family-friendly area!
Sightseeing
DC is full of lots to see :)
A very peaceful and beautiful garden oasis all year round. Greenhouse too :)
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Izindiza ze-Brookside
1800 Glenallan AveA very peaceful and beautiful garden oasis all year round. Greenhouse too :)
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEGorgeous gardens at the capitol :)
Amazing science, art and history museums :) Glenmont metro stop to Smithsonian metro stop!
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1300 Constitution Ave. NWAmazing science, art and history museums :) Glenmont metro stop to Smithsonian metro stop!
Tidal Basin Paddle Boats
1501 Maine Ave SWRent a paddle boat and enjoy the capitol sites :)
Isikole Sezwe
165 Waterfront StGorgeous harbor, plenty of yummy restaurants and shops :)
Restaurants
Best authentic Japanese restaurant I’ve found in the area :) Rockville MD - about 20 minute drive.
Temari Cafe
1043 Rockville PikeBest authentic Japanese restaurant I’ve found in the area :) Rockville MD - about 20 minute drive.
Best authentic Chinese food :) Generous portion sizes :) Rockville MD - about 20 minute drive.
Sichuan Jin River
410 Hungerford DriveBest authentic Chinese food :) Generous portion sizes :) Rockville MD - about 20 minute drive.
Lebanese Taverna
1101 S Joyce StUpscale Lebanese restaurant in DC :)
Closest Pho place from The Shamrock Studio :) Less formal, quick service and delicious!
Pho An & Grill
13854 Georgia AvenueClosest Pho place from The Shamrock Studio :) Less formal, quick service and delicious!
Shops and Restaurants
Wide variety of stores and restaurants :) use a parking garage as street parking may be tough. Traffic builds up easily here.
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Downtown Silver Spring
Wide variety of stores and restaurants :) use a parking garage as street parking may be tough. Traffic builds up easily here.
Downtown Crown
119 Fields RdQuaint shopping and restaurant area :)
Dinner and a movie? Check out RIO! Paddle boats, lake with fountain, great shopping and restaurants, AMC Movie Theatre.
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RIO Lakefront
9841 Washingtonian BlvdDinner and a movie? Check out RIO! Paddle boats, lake with fountain, great shopping and restaurants, AMC Movie Theatre.
Malls
Westfield Wheaton
11160 Veirs Mill RdClosest mall! Easy parking, awesome stores.
Grocery Stores
ALDI
9440 Georgia Ave2 minute drive away! Affordable groceries decent variety.
Giant Food
13781 Connecticut AveWider variety grocery store. 5 minute drive away :)
Hiking
One of the best overlooks around :) hike from the bottom or park mid-way and do a short trail to the overlook!
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Sugarloaf Mountain
7901 Comus RoadOne of the best overlooks around :) hike from the bottom or park mid-way and do a short trail to the overlook!
Lake Needwood
Leisure hike, beautiful scenery!