This is easy, there are only [about] three.

One out near the Watergate, one somewhere on 10th and P and one on Capitol Hill.

Treat these gas stations like any emergency exit at your job – memorize their location. There’s nothing worse than hunting for gas stations that don’t exist – especially since you’d think a city would have more than a few options.

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Tip #1 Housing Options [Living beyond the youth hostels]
Tip #2 Finding the perfect watering hole
Tip #3 Embrace the Metro [and all its glory]
Tip #4 Taxi Cab Receipts
Tip #5 Find a Home Base Bar

UPDATE: Apparently DC is expanding by the minute or so says a loyal reader below.