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NATIONAL MALL
There’s nothing like arriving on the National Mall for the very first time. Seeing the Washington
Monument rise majestically to the sky, surrounded by the stately U.S. Capitol Building at one end
and the dignified Lincoln Memorial at the other, it’s hard not to think of America’s history.
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NOMA
In this up-and-coming zone, taking its
name from its location north of
Massachusetts Avenue NE, you’ll find
food hall Union Market, trendy
restaurants and historic sites like
Gallaudet University.
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Statue at Logan Circle at night, in Washington, DC
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PENN QUARTER
& CHINATOWN
Satisfy your appetite for hip restaurants and
culture in this diverse ’hood where museums
like the National Portrait Gallery and the
International Spy Museum keep company with
eateries by celebrity chefs. Penn Quarter &
Chinatown is home to the District’s Capital One
Arena which plays host to everything from
professional sports teams to American rock
icons, plus intimate film and stage theaters, and
it’s no surprise there’s action here from early
til late. Foodies, culture vultures, shoppers and
sports fans all find something to dig into in these
neighborhoods north of Pennsylvania Avenue
NW, which is as hopping at night as during
the day. Sports fans flock to the Capital One
Arena for pro-sports, including Washington
Capitals NHL hockey team!
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LOGAN CIRCLE
Logan Circle takes its name from a traffic
roundabout on its southern end, where
turn-of-the-century townhouses face a
circular park with a statue of Civil War
general John Logan (that’s him high up on
the horse). Find hot restaurants, hip decor,
shops and performance venues among
historic architecture. architecture.
PETWORTH
Take a look inside Petworth, a close-knit residential neighborhood
with local draws that beckon for you to explore. One of Petworth’s
best-known claims to fame is President Lincoln’s Cottage.
U STREET
The part of the city that never sleeps,
U Street stays up late and knows how
to have a good time. Food is eclectic
and exciting. One of the best ways to
experience the food in the neighborhood
is on a Carpe DC Food Tour. From soul
food to Italian to the world-famous Ben’s
Chili Bowl and its signature half-smoke
sausage, the area’s a cornucopia of eats
to be excited about!
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SOUTHWEST
WATERFRONT
Southwest Waterfront, District Wharf, The Anthem
The Southwest Waterfront is one of the
most historic areas in the city. It’s home to
the nation’s longest continually operating
open-air fish market, houseboats and
a vibrant riverfront community offering
panoramic views, ample recreational
activities and easy access to Washington
DC’s most beloved monuments and
memorials. At the same time, it’s also
poised to become one of DC’s hottest
neighborhoods with The Wharf, a new
waterfront dining and entertainment
destination with plenty of things to do!
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upper northwest
The tree-filled upper northwest
neighborhoods of DC offer historic
homes, the National Cathedral, cozy
restaurants and great shopping. Glover
Park, just north of Georgetown, holds
bars and restaurants, popular with locals.
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VIRGINIA
Virginia dances between a historic past
(it’s the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents
and is filled with Civil War battlegrounds)
and an urbane present. In cities and
counties either a few miles or a few hours
from DC, you can do everything from
hiking past waterfalls at Great Falls Park
and shopping at numerous outlet malls
and luxe shopping centers.
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MARYLAND
One of the original 13 colonies,
Maryland encompasses history,
culture and a spirited wine and food
scene, with seafood (especially blue
crabs) being a speciality, thanks to
the Chesapeake Bay. Just over the
DC line, you’ll encounter spirited
neighborhoods like Chevy Chase
and Bethesda.
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