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Learn about Washington DC neighborhoods, including information about the location, public transportation, major attractions, annual events, local resources and more.
The National Mall
The National Mall is the most visited area of Washington DC. See information about the Smithsonian Institution, national memorials, the Capitol Building, restaurants, parking and more.
Capitol Hill
Learn about Capitol Hill as a neighborhood, its prestigious location, residents, housing, major attractions and more
Georgetown
Georgetown is a historic community with lots of attractions, shopping, restaurants and sightseeing tours.
Foggy Bottom
Foggy Bottom, an historic Washington, DC neighborhood near the Potomac River, most known for the Kennedy Center, the Watergate Hotel and George Washington University.
Anacostia Waterfront
The Anacostia Waterfront area of Washington, DC is undergoing a massive transformation. With a $10 billion restoration and revitalization plan underway, the Anacostia Waterfront is the city’s fastest-growing area of employment, entertainment and residential growth.
Washington Harbour - Georgetown
Washington Harbour, on the Georgetown waterfront, features luxury condominiums, office space, a public boardwalk and four restaurants.
Southwest Waterfront
The 47-acre site along the Washington Channel stretches from the historic Fish Wharf to Ft. McNair. Plans are underway to redevelop the Southwest Waterfront, transforming the area with new restaurants, shops, condominiums, a hotel, marinas, a waterfront park, and an expanded riverfront promenade with public access to the water.
Chinatown in Washington, DC
Washington, DC's Chinatown, see a guide to restaurants and attractions near Chinatown in Washington, DC.
Adams Morgan
Adams Morgan is a trendy Washington, DC neighborhood, learn about its location, residents, housing, major attractions and more
Dupont Circle
This Washington, DC neighborhood is home to a variety of museums, historic homes, foreign embassies, ethnic restaurants, bookstores, and private art galleries.
Penn Quarter – Downtown Washington, DC
Penn Quarter is a revitalized historic neighborhood in downtown Washington, DC, an arts and entertainment district with new restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, art galleries, theaters and trendy stores.
U Street District
U Street ranks among Washington, DC’s nightlife hot spots and is home to some of the city’s best nightclubs and theaters.
H Street Corridor
The H Street Corridor in NE Washington, DC is a vibrant community that is developing it into an arts and entertainment district.
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