Brookland/Northeast
Nicknamed "Little Rome," Brookland is home to more than 60 Catholic institutions, including the Franciscan Monastery, Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Catholic University of America, plus 446-are U.S. National Arboretum.
Capitol Hill/Capitol Riverfront
Capitol Hill stretches beyond the dome to include a residential district of Victorian rowhouses, tree-lined streets as well as the Library of Congress, Supreme Court, Folger Shakespeare Library, National Postal Museum and Union Station. Just south of the Hill is Capitol Riverfront, home to the Washington Nationals.
Downtown
Museums, theatres and galleries share the streets with hot restaurants, lounges and hotels, plus must-see sights like the White House, Spy Museum, Newseum, and the Museum of Women in the Arts. Learn more about the history of downtown DC on the “Civil War to Civil Rights” neighborhood heritage trail.
Dupont Circle/Kalorama
Between the core of DC's diplomatic community and its arts and culture scene lies the circle where Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire Aves. meet with P and 19 streets. Dupont Circle is perfect for people-watching, playing a pick-up game of chess or sipping a latte. DC's only presidential residence, the Woodrow Wilson House Museum, is located in this neighborhood. You'll also find museums such as The Phillips Collection, the Textile Museum and the National Geographic Museum.
Foggy Bottom
Between the White House and Georgetown lies Foggy Bottom, a mixture of residences, offices, restaurants and hotels, plus The George Washington University, the infamous Watergate complex and the John. F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Georgetown
Historic and hip, Georgetown's cobble-stoned streets has seen its share of celebrities and politicians. The waterfront district is centered on Wisconsin and M streets, NW and is home to Georgetown University, Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, the Kreeger Museum, Old Stone House and the C&O Canal.
Southwest/Waterfront
Once a working-class immigrant neighborhood, Southwest was revitalized through early urban renewal programs in the 1950s. In addition to off-beat memorials and a thriving seafood market, there’s a neighborhood heritage that points out key landmarks in its history.
U Street/Shaw
The birthplace of Duke Ellington and the center of Washington's African-American nightlife for much of the 20th century is once again thriving. Follow the neighborhood heritage trail to learn about the people and places that shaped DC’s “Black Broadway.” Catch a live jazz set or a spoken word poetry reading at Busboys & Poets and visit the African American Civil War Memorial.
Woodley Park/Cleveland Park
These charming residential neighborhoods are located in upper northwest Washington, DC. It's also home to the architecturally stunning Washington National Cathedral, and the beautiful Hillwood Museum and Gardens and other magnificent sights.
