Adams Morgan Neighborhood Snapshot
Top Experiences
- Eat ethnic food: Take a culinary trip around the world in Adams Morgan. From Ethiopia to El Salvador to Japan to Turkey, there is a vast selection of nations represented within the restaurant scene.
- Hang out like a local: Adams Morgan, with its quirky shops and international restaurants, seems like a world away from conservative Capitol Hill. Work up a sweat running up the hills of Meridian Hill Park to catch a glorious view of Washington, D.C. Afterward, grab a latte and browse through rare vinyl at Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music bar.
- Move and connect: Meridian Hill Park brings the community together through different events. You can catch drumming circles, meditation, and yoga at the park.
- Stay out all night: If you want to party on until the break of dawn, this is the place to do it. Don't miss the live blues music at Madam's Organ, the salsa dancing at Habana Village, and craft cocktails at Jack Rose Dining Saloon and The Green Zone.
Getting Here
Adams Morgan has two Metro stops that are a pleasant 10-minute walk away. From the Woodley Park–Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station, take a short walk south on Connecticut, then turn left on Calvert Street, and cross over Rock Creek Park on the Duke Ellington Bridge. If you get off at the Dupont Circle Metro stop, walk east, turning left on 18th Street.
The heart of Adams Morgan is at the intersection of Columbia Road and 18th Street. Don't even dream about finding parking here on weekend evenings.
If you are taking the Metro, make sure to check the DC Metro website (wmata.com) to confirm the weekend hours. You can also get there quickly by cab or rideshare.
Several buses such as the 90, 96, 42, 43 also take you to Adams Morgan.
Planning Your Time
Start your day with a walk around the neighborhood. After the few sights, be sure to stop in at the Line Hotel for a coffee at Café Spoken or cheesy pupusas (flatbreads) at El Tamarindo. Keep moving on to 18th Street for some window-shopping, cocktails, small plates, and live music. Dance the night away at the various clubs and bars, then grab some late-night pizza or empanadas.
Quick Bites
Brothers and Sisters. The restaurant in the Line Hotel takes a quirky and award-winning approach to multicultural cuisines. 1770 Euclid St. NW www.thelinehotel.com Woodley Park–Zoo/Adams Morgan.
El Tamarindo. This Adams Morgan favorite is famous for their authentic El Salvadorean pupusas but you can also sit at their patio and have a margarita and people watch. 1785 Florida Ave. NW www.eltamarindodc.com Dupont Circle.
Sakuramen. Get your ramen fix at Sakuramen ramen bar with a wide selection of broths and flavor combinations. 2441 18th St. NW sakuramen.net Woodley Park–Zoo/Adams Morgan.
