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10 Things to Love About Georgetown, D.C.

Written by Khalil El-Ghoul | Aug 14 2017

There are many things to love about living in any Washington D.C. neighborhood. Georgetown, with it's historic charm and highly walkable city is becoming popular place to relocate. Interested in learning more about the Georgetown neighborhood? Here are 10 things to do and love when visiting or living in Georgetown in Washington D.C.

Things To Love In Georgetown

History 

  • Sight-see the many historic 18th and 19th century mansions.
  • See the one-time homes of JFK and Julia Child.
  • Take a walk through the Georgetown University campus.
  • Enjoy a stroll through the cobblestone streets throughout many different neighborhoods.

 

Nature

  • Georgetown Waterfront Park is a great spot for kayaking, joggingand cycling. 
  • Walk, jog, run or bike your way through the C&O Canal. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal runs 184.5 miles from Georgetown to Cumberland, Maryland.
  • Enjoy Glover Archbold Park located on the western edge of Georgetown University. This is a wooded park where residents come to enjoy the bright green foliage, bubbling streams, and tons of wildlife.

 

Dining & Nightlife

  • Have a drink with friends on the riverside at one of the WashingtonHarbour’s waterfront bars or restaurants or attend a live jazz show at Blues Alley
  • Go out for a beautiful fine dining experience at Fiola Mare at the waterfront, which is consistently ranked one of the city’s top fine dining restaurants.  
  • Induldge your sweet tooth by visiting Georgetown Cupcakes or the waterfront-facing Malmaison for brunch and pastries.

 

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