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Just a few blocks north of bustling food hall lies Ivy City, a small neighborhood off of New York Avenue NE that’s experienced a renaissance in recent years. This historic area was conceived in the mid- to late-1800s as an African American community and later a manufacturing and warehouse-filled zone. The recent development of the historic Hecht Warehouse has brought with it a number of local businesses, making for plenty of great places to eat and drink and industrial vibes galore. And no visit to Ivy City is complete without a visit to the , a 446-acre living museum and every Instagrammer’s dream.
The mouthwatering scent of savory smoked fish and meat emanates at all hours from the Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse, making this lauded Bib Gourmand recipient – awarded for great food at a good value – a must-visit. Signature dishes include Salmon Candy, hot smoked salmon with honey, and the delightful smokehouse fish board topped with five different smoked fishes, two bagels and all the fixin’s. The neighborhood restaurant and bar also features a and a great patio complete with fire pits.
Let out your inner raver and embrace PLUR (that’s peace, love, unity and respect) at this . The space is no match, however, for the state-of-the-art German sound system, perfect for DJs at the top of their game like Calvin Harris, Galantis and Alesso. While a pumped-up dance party is a regular occurrence at the venue, it also attracts artists like Sam Smith and Gucci Mane.
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Founded by two thirsty engineering scholars with a discerning taste for beer, sought to bring craft brewing back to the Ivy City community. They’ve succeeded, so make sure you check out the often-rotating stable of sours, IPAs and lagers. The kid- and dog-friendly tap room is open daily and tours are available on Saturdays on the even-numbered hours from 2-6 p.m.
The free-to-enter 446-acre park and living museum in Ivy City is home to the historic National Capitol Columns, which supported the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol from 1828-1958, as well as miles of trails and one of North America’s largest collections of bonsai trees. At the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum, discover a fascinating collection of miniature Japanese and Chinese trees and learn about these centuries-old practices.
The two longtime friends who founded this join our list of exciting DC experiences that celebrate amazing women, and with good reason. They had a vision that the power of a cocktail could bring communities together, and that’s just what they’ve done. Visitors can join that community by doing a distillery tour and private tasting or having a craft cocktail at The Ivy Room bar. You can’t go wrong with any of the distillery’s homemade spirits: Civic Vodka, Borough Bourbon and Rodham Rye.
Did you know that the Mid-Atlantic region serves as the birthplace of American whiskey? While the story is as complex as the distilled rye the area has produced, the Whiskey Rebellion Trail lets you delve into George 라이브카지노’s role in the Whiskey Rebellion or mix it up with the District’s crop of craft distillers. And when it comes to spirit-making, Ivy City is the city's distilling hub. Check out the for a quartet of tastings, tours and cocktails, which you can comfortably pack into a day.
When you're finished exploring the hidden gems of Ivy City, continue on to the nearby neighborhoods of NoMa and H Street NE.