Best Family Restaurants in Bull Run

"was racially segregated, Ben’s Chili Bowl was a gathering place for anyone who wanted a hearty meal. Today it’s one of the must-eat places in Washington, D.C., as seen on “Man vs. Food.” Barack Obama also ate here just days before his inauguration…no big deal. Old-school half-smokes and veggie dogs are available, too, as part of Ben and Virginia Ali’s growing legacy."

"With affordable prices and mouth watering dishes, this U Street favorite has been serving celebrities, politicians and every day folks since 1958. Ben's famous all meat chili dog, chili con carne and jumbo beef dog are menu specialties. Healthier, yet still tasty, options include a tuna sandwich, veggie burger and rice bowl."

"The half smoke originated in Washington, D.C.|© T.Tseng / Flickr. Ben’s Chili Bowl is housed in a historic building dating back to 1910 that used to be a silent movie theater and a pool hall. In 1958, it was converted into a restaurant."

"You can do no wrong with tacos morning, noon, or night, which is good, because District Taco has a legitimate breakfast menu for eat-in dining and for grabbing a bag full of good stuff to take back to your office mates. The rest of the day, you’ll find fresh and fast tacos made right to order. District Taco is a local chain, with several other locations throughout Northern Virginia."

"District Taco began as a popular food truck downtown, and luckily has spread throughout the area. Skip the traffic to the nation’s capital and grab some of the best tacos in the city at this fast casual style restaurant. Your stomach (and wallet) will thank you as you chow down on these must-try tacos."

"The Highlands was one of the first spots we ever popped into for breakfast when we moved to D.C. Let me tell you, it has only gotten better. The Brioche French toast is quite tasty if you need to load up on carbs, but the chicken and waffles is our go to on the menu."

"I love this spot, the coffee is amazing and the pastries are delicious. The owner and staff are always incredibly friendly, and genuinely seem to care ab..."

"The National Museum of Women in the Arts is the only museum in the world dedicated solely to celebrating the artistic achievements of women. The permanent collection features more than 3,000 works of art including a wide range of styles and media by women from the 16th century to the present. Special programs and tours are designed to highlight the works of specific artists, composers, writers, musicians, actors, filmmakers, and dancers."

"Since 1987, this museum has celebrated women who have influenced the art world. From Frida Kahlo to Mary Cassatt, the National Museum of Women in the Arts ensures that women artists are never forgotten or under-acknowledged. The museum's collection has more than 4,500 pieces of art."

"Founded in 1981, this museum has an extensive collection showcasing six centuries of female contributions to the arts, from Flemish painter Clara Peeters to Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe. 1250 New York Ave., NW; 202-783-5000; $8 to $10."

"One of the newest museums in DC is ARTECHOUSE which is loaded with seasonal interactive art. Before heading to ARTECHOUSE I recommend checking their website to see what exhibit is happening and to buy tickets. In addition to the interactive art spaces ARTECHOUSE has a small bar where they make cocktails that you can interact with using AR in their app."

"Duration: 1 hour. ARTECHOUSE, the nation’s first innovative digital art space with locations in Washington, DC, New York, and..."

"The nation's capital has a number of fabulous museums with priceless works of art. However, if you get too close to said art, a friendly but stern docent will tell you to nicely back off."