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Whether you travel north through Rock Creek Park on a scenic jaunt, head up Connecticut Avenue past the National Zoo, or take Wisconsin Avenue starting at the Washington National Cathedral, you see a diverse collection of prosperous neighborhoods with single-family homes, apartment high-rises, and shopping districts. These Upper Northwest communities won't have as many museums or as much history as the other parts of D.C., but they still have plenty of sights, movie theaters, and minimalls.
Perched atop a hill in a quiet residential neighborhood, the Glover Park Georgetown offers beautifully decorated rooms away from the city bustle. One floor of the hotel has suites with kitchenettes, handy for families or anyone on a longer stay, and the courtyard is great for outdoor relaxation. A free shuttle makes runs to the Woodley Park–Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station, as well as American and Georgetown universities and Georgetown University Hospital.
