House of Jaudon guidebook

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House of Jaudon guidebook

City/town information

Small town, conveniently located close to all the amenities, stores, restaurants and events at the National Harbor, MGM, and the Gaylord. Very close to DC and Alexandria, Arlington VA. Walking trails, parks, recreation and local farms are nearby.
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Small town, conveniently located close to all the amenities, stores, restaurants and events at the National Harbor, MGM, and the Gaylord. Very close to DC and Alexandria, Arlington VA. Walking trails, parks, recreation and local farms are nearby.
Alexandria has great shopping and restaurants.
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Alexandria
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Alexandria has great shopping and restaurants.
There is always something to do or see in DC. Museums, restaurants, shopping, monuments, bars and lounges are plentiful in DC. We personally love to visit the city by train or Uber. Parking can be challenging and expensive in DC. If you prefer to drive during your visit, we recommend using parking apps or sites like spothero.
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Washington
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There is always something to do or see in DC. Museums, restaurants, shopping, monuments, bars and lounges are plentiful in DC. We personally love to visit the city by train or Uber. Parking can be challenging and expensive in DC. If you prefer to drive during your visit, we recommend using parking apps or sites like spothero.
Arlington has many restaurants and stores. There are many sites to see in Arlington as well especially if you are interested in American History. Parking can also be a challenge in Arlington as well. We usually take the train or bus when going into Arlington for our convenience.
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Arlington
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Arlington has many restaurants and stores. There are many sites to see in Arlington as well especially if you are interested in American History. Parking can also be a challenge in Arlington as well. We usually take the train or bus when going into Arlington for our convenience.

Our favorite places to eat

Great atmosphere, service, food and drinks. Located in the National Harbor.
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Grace's Mandarin
188 Waterfront St
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Great atmosphere, service, food and drinks. Located in the National Harbor.
If you want to stay in and have Chinese delivered this is our suggestion. It is very close to the house and they are fast and friendly. The food is good as well.
Yummy Yummy
8503 Oxon Hill Rd
If you want to stay in and have Chinese delivered this is our suggestion. It is very close to the house and they are fast and friendly. The food is good as well.
If you want flavor this restaurant will give it to you! Located in Alexandria, Virginia.
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RT's Restaurant
3804 Mt Vernon Ave
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If you want flavor this restaurant will give it to you! Located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Delicious cheesecake with vegan options as well. They have a great story behind the name of their business. Located at National Harbor.
The Furlough Cheesecake
6800 Oxon Hill Road
Delicious cheesecake with vegan options as well. They have a great story behind the name of their business. Located at National Harbor.

Sightseeing

https://www.wharfdc.com Beautiful area to visit if you love being near the water. Check out their website for more details and options during your visit.
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The Wharf Marina
650 Water St SW
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https://www.wharfdc.com Beautiful area to visit if you love being near the water. Check out their website for more details and options during your visit.
Located at the National Harbor, this Ferris wheel gives great views of the river and the surrounding cities. Visit their website, they may have a deal or a coupon. https://thecapitalwheel.com
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The Capital Wheel
141 American Way
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Located at the National Harbor, this Ferris wheel gives great views of the river and the surrounding cities. Visit their website, they may have a deal or a coupon. https://thecapitalwheel.com
Peaceful and serene. A very nice place to relax. Located alongside the National Mall in Washington DC.
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Tidal Basin
20245 National Dr
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Peaceful and serene. A very nice place to relax. Located alongside the National Mall in Washington DC.
The Capital Building, the Monument, The Lincoln Memorial and everything in between. Perfect place for first time visitors to see what they've seen on TV and in books.
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National Mall
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The Capital Building, the Monument, The Lincoln Memorial and everything in between. Perfect place for first time visitors to see what they've seen on TV and in books.

Shopping

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Tanger Outlets National Harbor
6800 Oxon Hill Rd
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Shopping plaza has grocery, clothing, and beauty supply stores. Also has a store to purchase alcoholic beverages, and a movie theater.
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Rivertowne Commons Marketplace
6127 Oxon Hill Rd
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Shopping plaza has grocery, clothing, and beauty supply stores. Also has a store to purchase alcoholic beverages, and a movie theater.
Tanger Outlet not enough? Take a trip out to Springfield town center in Springfield, Virginia.
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Springfield Town Center
6500 Franconia-Springfield Pkwy
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Tanger Outlet not enough? Take a trip out to Springfield town center in Springfield, Virginia.

Fun

Enjoy some of the things the area has to offer!
Minutes from our house. Let your hair down and show your competitive side with a little golf.
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Topgolf
6400 Clipper Way
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Minutes from our house. Let your hair down and show your competitive side with a little golf.
Baseball is back and the Nationals are having fans in attendance. Take a short trip down to the Navy Yard area of DC and enjoy.
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Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SE
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Baseball is back and the Nationals are having fans in attendance. Take a short trip down to the Navy Yard area of DC and enjoy.
Need a night out on the town? The U street corridor is the place for you. U street is packed with many different bars, clubs, lounges and restaurants. There is something for everyone on U Street.
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U Street Northwest
U Street Northwest
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Need a night out on the town? The U street corridor is the place for you. U street is packed with many different bars, clubs, lounges and restaurants. There is something for everyone on U Street.
Take a quick train ride to Gallery Place in Chinatown to see a basketball game, hockey game, Disney on Ice, or one of the many other events at the Capitol One Arena.
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Capital One Arena
601 F St NW
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Take a quick train ride to Gallery Place in Chinatown to see a basketball game, hockey game, Disney on Ice, or one of the many other events at the Capitol One Arena.
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MGM Casino
MGM Casino
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Fort Foote Park
8915 Fort Foote Rd
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Park at the Tanger Outlets and walk the bridge.
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Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge
Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge
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Park at the Tanger Outlets and walk the bridge.

Food scene

The National Harbor is filled with restaurants/bars, stores to shop, and occasional events. Visit their website to find restaurants and events to enjoy while you’re in the area. https://www.nationalharbor.com/dine/
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National Harbor
165 Waterfront St
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The National Harbor is filled with restaurants/bars, stores to shop, and occasional events. Visit their website to find restaurants and events to enjoy while you’re in the area. https://www.nationalharbor.com/dine/
Another great place if you want to enjoy a water view while dining and hop around to shops. Approximately a 20 minute drive from the unit or take a water taxi from National Harbor.
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Wasserfront Park
1A Prince St
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Another great place if you want to enjoy a water view while dining and hop around to shops. Approximately a 20 minute drive from the unit or take a water taxi from National Harbor.

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Public Transportation

WMATA is one of the local transportation authorities in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. https://www.wmata.com You will need a Metro card to ride the trains which can be purchased at any of the local stations. Wmata's website is useful for locating train stations, and times for trains and buses. Beware of the time for the last train or bus at night depending on where you are coming from. You may get to the station thinking a train is delayed when it has stopped running for the night. Feel free to ask us questions if you'd like to use WMATA's services.