Adams Morgan

DC's Adams Morgan neighborhood – especially along 18th Street – crosses can't-miss bars with historic row houses and creative spirit.

Shop vintage, shop local: "AdMo" touts a mix of long-standing staples and spunky new storefronts that reflect the neighborhood's eclectic, local-first taste and make it a treasure trove to wander. 
 

• Garlic Girl Vintage honors the legacy of the beloved Miss Pixie’s, Golden Hour Collective is a go-to for vintage fashion and longtime favorite Mercedes Bien Vintage spans punk, retro and designer

• Smash! Records and Tiny Vinyl Shop

• Urban Dwell curates a mix of modern home goods and gifts, including DC-themed items

• Because Science brings a playful, belovedly nerdy twist to apparel and accessories

• Lost City Books houses a vast collection of titles, perfect to dive into from next-door Tryst, open since 1998

Dining & drinking destination: Find unfiltered fun from early dinner through last call. Perpendicular to the main drag down 18th Street you'll find Columbia Road, a sleepier street with standout dining options like the award-winning Perry's. Other quintessential spots include:
 

• Classic dive bars like Madam’s Organ and Dan’s Café

• Polished craft cocktail bars like Reveler’s Hour and Jack Rose Dining Saloon's seemingly endless whiskey selection

• LGBTQ+ bars such as the popular Pitchers and restaurant/bar combo Her Diner

• Live entertainment from Bossa to Hotbed (comedy, often featuring free or low-cost shows)

A quintessential stay: Whether you’re staying or stopping by, The LINE DC is a must-see stop on your voyage through Adams Morgan. Housed inside a 110-year old church, the DC-inspired hotel dazzles with its restaurant No Goodbyes.
 

A neighborhood tradition: Visiting in spring or fall? Plan around the twice-yearly PorchFest, the free neighborhood music festival where porches, patios and plazas become pop-up stages for hundreds of performances across genres, from indie rock and jazz to funk, folk and Go-Go.