In order to escape from the humidity and also the intense political pressures of Washington, D.C., President Abraham Lincoln and his family would sometimes reside in this home. The c. 1842-built property also served as a “summer White House” for Presidents Chester A. Arthur, Rutherford B. Hayes, and James Buchanan. President Lincoln’s Cottage, also known as Anderson Cottage, housed mored than just presidents, though. For five years, it served as an asylum for old and disabled veterans. Now, a national monument, the property is a museum that offers public programs and special events about Lincoln and the Civil War.

In Brookland, visitors can discover this oasis of peace, home to a thriving Franciscan community. Founded in 1899, this Franciscan complex includes gardens, replicas of shrines in Israel, and a replica of the catacombs in Rome. Guests are able to walk in for a tour, but groups of six or more require a reservation.

This site is specially catered to those who get goosebumps at the sight of massive and gorgeous architecture. The Basilica in the Brookland neighborhood is the largest Catholic church in the United States and North America, one of the ten largest churches in the world, and the tallest habitable building in Washington, D.C., according to the Basilica's website. If interested in following in the Pope's footsteps, this is also a choice location to visit as both Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI have visited this church.

When searching for this dive bar, know that it’s in a rather peculiar location. The red brick structure is located in a primarily residential neighborhood with the nearest Metro station approximately 10 to 15 minutes away walking distance. This local watering hole certainly isn’t fancy, but it does have a lot to offer, from an outdoor patio to a chill atmosphere to nice staff.

Welcome to the largest nightclub venue in Washington, D.C., spanning 30,000 square feet with LED visual displays included. Opened in September 2012, Echostage has hosted big names like David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Tiesto, and Avicii. If driving to this venue, be sure to reserve parking ahead of time online or through an app as there aren’t too many affordable garages nearby.

With a spacious indoor bar and outdoor patio area, this solar-powered craft brewery has a good amount of space for relaxing and having a beer in. There are a wide variety of beers here as well as a vending machine that dispenses unique options like caprese sandwiches and habanero chips. No food is served here, but visitors are allowed to bring their own munchies.

This unique food market offers over 40 vendors as well as an Angelika Pop-Up with specialty film programming and unique events. Expect all kinds of events hosted at this venue, from food festivals to yoga to movie showings.

When this facility opened in 1938, it was utilized as a movie theater. After the 1968 Riots, it closed down to later reopen in 2005. Rather than movies, the space is instead used for the performing arts. Be sure to check out all of the programs and events on the website here.