Guides

Brightwood Community Guide

History and Flavor Located in the northernmost part of Washington, DC, the neighborhood of Brightwood has a small population of about 16,000 people. No metro station is easily accessible, there…

Columbia Heights Community Guide

History and Flavor Initially, the home of Columbian University, which is now known as George Washington University, Columbia Heights has it all. Located in Northwest DC and bordered by Florida…

Capitol Hill Community Guide

History and Flavor Capitol Hill is a quaint neighborhood in southern DC where lawmakers and politicians trade in their suits and dresses for sweatpants and sneakers. Like most of the…

NoMa Community Guide

History and Flavor NoMa, which is short for ‘North of Massachusetts Avenue,’ is a fast-growing neighborhood located on the Northern side of Washington D.C. Primarily an industrial hub, the region…

Kalorama Community Guide

History and Flavor Everyone knows that Washington DC is where the action is. No matter what area of the city you live in, you are likely to find yourself rubbing…

LeDroit Park Community Guide

History and Flavor Ensconced southeast of Howard University and steps from Shaw, LeDroit Park is one of the most architecturally rich and historically exciting DC areas. The desirable location and…

Kingman Park Community Guide

History and Flavor  Named after Brigadier General Dan Christie Kingman, previous head of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kingman Park has always been a project. The Army Corps of…

Trinidad Community Guide

History and Flavor Trinidad certainly fits the bill if you’re looking for an up-and-coming neighborhood with a fair amount of history. Established as a District neighborhood back in 1888, this…

Woodridge Community Guide

History and Flavor Just 15 minutes or so from Capitol Hill, you’ll find Woodridge, a family-friendly neighborhood that gives residents the feel of a suburban lifestyle just a short drive…

Fort Totten Community Guide

History and Flavor Civil War buffs are likely aware of the history of Fort Totten, but for those not in the know, here’s a look at the history of the…

Kenilworth Community Guide

History and Flavor Kenilworth, an up-and-coming neighborhood in Northeast Washington, D.C, is a residential neighborhood located along the Anacostia River. The road that became Kenilworth Avenue (and then the Kenilworth…

Nayy Yard Community Guide

History and Flavor Its name brings to mind images of towering majestic ships coming and going, sworn to protect our interests worldwide. But the Navy Yard neighborhood in Ward 6…

Tenleytown Community Guide

History and Flavor Sitting adjacent to American University Park, and centering on Tenley Circle, the Tenleytown DC neighborhood is a quiet, peaceful oasis in the hustle and bustle of District…

Georgetown Community Guide

History and Flavor Georgetown is an iconic neighborhood in the Washington DC area that offers an incredible array of opportunities for people who live in and visit the city. From…

Mount Pleasant Community Guide

History and Flavor Nestled into the boundary of Rock Creek Park and just north of Adams Morgan is one of the most desirable and exciting neighborhoods in the DC area.…

Eckington Community Guide

History and Flavor Eckington is a late 19th-century and early 20th-century neighborhood in the near northeast section of Washington, DC., and was named for the 18th-century country estate that preceded…

Foggy Bottom Community Guide

History and Flavor Running northwest from the White House, Foggy Bottom is one of the oldest areas in DC. Dating from the mid-18th century, its name comes from a geographic…

Brookland Community Guide

History and Flavor  Located in Northeast DC, Brookland is a neighborhood that centers on 12th Street NE. It is on the Metro Red Line and is the home of The…

Fort Lincoln Community Guide

History and Flavor Fort Lincoln is a residential neighborhood in northeastern Washington, D.C. The area is named for the Civil War fort, which sits just across the Maryland state line.  …

Chinatown Community Guide

History and Flavor The Chinatown neighborhood in DC dates from the 1880s, though it has gone through different forms and locations. The current iteration is along H and I Streets,…

Logan Circle Community Guide

History and Flavor There are many neighborhoods to love in DC, but perhaps none is as historically rich and multi-layered as Logan Circle, located in Northwest DC. With a storied…

Anacostia Community Guide

History and Flavor  European settlers first occupied the area in 1662, and Anacostia became part of the District of Columbia in 1791. One of Washington DC’s earliest neighborhoods and named…

Cleveland Park Community Guide

History and Flavor Located in Northwest Washington, DC. Cleveland Park is located on the red line of the Washington Metro rapid transit system. It’s also directly on a metro line…

Shaw Community Guide

History and Flavor One of the most popular, storied, and desirable neighborhoods is the Shaw neighborhood located in the Northwest part of Washington DC.  It’s the home to Howard University,…

American University Park

Adams Morgan & U Street Community Guide

History and Flavor Looking for a neighborhood so quintessentially DC that it has been featured in scores of television shows and movies as an ideal DC neighborhood? Look no further.…

Alexandria, VA

Arlington, VA

Chevy Chase Washington DC Community Guide

History and Flavor The Chevy Chase neighborhood in Washington D.C. offers an ideal blend of suburb and city. Located along the border of Maryland and D.C., its well-kept lawns, shaded…

Hyattsville, MD

Petworth Washington DC Community Guide

History and Flavor Located in Northwest DC and bounded by Rock Creek Church Yard and Arkansas Avenue, Petworth is, like many in-town neighborhoods, experiencing something of a renaissance. But it…

Washington, DC