Washington, D.C.: Places to Explore

To the urban and hip, Adams Morgan is a beacon of light in an otherwise stuffy landscape. D.C. may have a reputation for being staid and traditional, but drab suits, classical tastes, and bland food make... Read more

The people who live and work on "the Hill" do so in the shadow of the edifice that lends the neighborhood its name: the gleaming white Capitol. This is where political deals and decisions are made. Lining... Read more

Downtown D.C. is where government, commerce, and entertainment meet. The streets are wide, the buildings as tall as they get in Washington, and it is here that D.C. feels most like a big city. It's an... Read more

Dupont Circle is the grand hub of D.C., literally. This traffic circle is essentially the intersection of the main thoroughfares of Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts avenues. More important... Read more

At first glance, Washington's oldest and wealthiest neighborhood may look genteel and staid, but don't be fooled, this is a lively part of town. By day, Georgetown is D.C.'s top shopping destination, with... Read more

Home-style Ethiopian food, offbeat boutiques, and live music are fueling the revival of the U Street area. Just a few years back, this neighborhood was running on fumes, surviving on memories of its heyday... Read more

The upper northwest corner of D.C. is predominantly residential and in many places practically suburban. However, there are several good reasons to visit the leafy streets, including the National Zoo and... Read more

Foggy Bottom includes some of D.C.'s most important and iconic attractions, the top being the White House. The home of every U.S. President but George Washington, the 132-room mansion is as impressive... Read more