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Neighborhood Guide

A Day in Union Market

the way I live it

Union Market sits along 4th and 5th Streets NE, with a market, shops, and restaurants within a few blocks.

Getting around: NoMa-Gallaudet U (Red Line): about an 11-minute walk; exit toward Florida Ave NE and 4th or 5th St NE. · Metrobus routes C53, C71, D34, D36 and C57 stop near Union Market; Florida Ave NE & 5th St NE is about 5 min away. · Union Station, a little over a mile away, has Amtrak and regional rail service. · MARC and VRE Manassas Line trains serve Union Station, which is part of the area transit hub. · Metropolitan Branch Trail connects at NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro; the trail runs 8 miles to Silver Spring. · Capital Bikeshare station at Gallaudet University, 8th St NE and Florida Ave NE. · US-50 (New York Ave NE) is just north; I-395 is a quick connection to the west. · Nearby lots and garages give 3 hours of free parking, then $10/hr; the surface lot entrance is on 6th St NE.

The itinerary

  1. 07:00

    coffee

    Peregrine Espresso

    “I start my day at Peregrine Espresso, inside the physicial Market building. It opens at 8 AM daily, so I'm there when the doors open.”

    1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

  2. 10:30

    shop

    Salt & Sundry

    “I stop into Salt & Sundry, just adjacent to the market. It has incredible housewares and the most amazing gifts!”

    1301 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

  3. 12:30

    food

    Pastis DC

    “For lunch I head to Pastis. Get the Joy Burger; it's the best deal in town! I also love it paired with a glass of Cremant.”

    2000 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

  4. 17:30

    drinks

    Bar Betsie

    “At 5:30 I'm at Bar Betsie ordering a Devil In A Red Dress. The atmosphere here is elevate dive bar if that make sense? Check it out!”

    1328 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

  5. 19:30

    food

    Masseria

    “Michelin starred Masseria. Its a splurge, but totally worth it. One of the first brick-and-mortar restaurants to open in Union Market and still thriving!”

    1340 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

  6. 15:00

    culture

    Dock5 Event Venue

    “I swing by Dock5, an event venue at 1309 5th St NE, the same address as Union Market. No hours are listed, so I check what's on first.”

    1323 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

  7. Weekend

    market

    Union Market

    “A fully operational market with stands ranging from sweet treats to savory food options, to grocers and full on butcher shops- it's a can't miss!”

    1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

When I come to Union Market by transit, I take the Red Line to NoMa-Gallaudet U. It's about an 11-minute walk, and I exit toward Florida Ave NE and 4th or 5th St NE. Metrobus routes C53, C71, D34, D36 and C57 stop near the market, and the stop at Florida Ave NE and 5th St NE is about 5 minutes away. Union Station is a little over a mile away and has Amtrak and regional rail, including MARC and the VRE Manassas Line.

If I'm on a bike, the Metropolitan Branch Trail connects at NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro and runs 8 miles to Silver Spring. There's also a Capital Bikeshare station at Gallaudet University, at 8th St NE and Florida Ave NE. If I'm driving, US-50 (New York Ave NE) is just north and I-395 is a quick connection to the west. Nearby lots and garages give 3 hours of free parking, then $10 an hour, and the surface lot entrance is on 6th St NE.

My day here runs from a morning coffee to a late dinner, depending on what's happening. And there is always something happening in Union Market!

Everyday essentials

The practical side of living here, with approximate walking times.

Public schools nearby

These are the closest public schools, not necessarily the ones assigned to a given home. School boundaries are set by address and can change, so check any address with the DCPS Enrollment Boundary Information System (EBIS).

Around the neighborhood

  • ParkAlethia Tanner Park~8 min
  • Dog parkEckington Dog Park~9 min
  • Recreation centerSherwood Recreation Center~19 min
  • LibraryNortheast Neighborhood Library~26 min

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