Washington, DC

Neighborhoods in Washington

• Adams Morgan
• Anacostia
• AU/Tenleytown
• Barnaby Woods
• Berkley
• Brentwood
• Brightwood
• Capitol Hill
• Catholic University/Brookland
• Chevy Chase
• Cleveland Park
• Columbia Heights
• Deanwood
• Downtown
• Dupont Circle

• Foggy Bottom
• Fort Totten/Upper Northeast
• Foxhall Village
• Friendship Heights
• Georgetown
• Glover Park
• Kalorama
• Ledroit Park
• Logan Circle
• Mount Pleasant
• Mount Vernon Square
• Petworth
• Shaw
• South West
• Stadium/Armory
• Takoma Park
• The Palisades
• U Street Corridor
• Woodley Park

Nearby Cities

• Alexandria
• Arlington
• Silver Spring
• Frederick
• Reston
• Gaithersburg
• Rockville
• Bethesda
• Falls Church
• College Park

Washington, D.C. is the nation's capital city and is the home of the federal government. Founded in 1790, Washington, D.C. was named after the 1st president of the United States, George Washington. The city was famously planned by Pierre L'Enfant in the Baroque style with large boulevards and streets.

Living in Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC is one of the most livable cities in the United States with great sidewalks, trails, and public transportation. The 5 lines and 40 DC stations of the metro system are open 5am-12am during the week and 7am-3am during the weekends, making transportation easy.

Attractions

Washington, D.C. offers a wide array of activities for everyone to enjoy.

You can tour the national monuments, play on the Mall, visit the White House and Federal buildings, and take advantage of the Smithsonian museums.

For those interested in the performing arts, there are also many opportunities to catch a play or musical at the John F. Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera, and the National Theatre.

For those looking for fine dining, shopping, and a nightlife make sure to check out historic Georgetown and vibrant Adams Morgan.

Nature lovers can walk through Rock Creek Park, hike along the C&O Canal, or kayak down the Potomac River. There is no shortage of outdoor fun activities in and around Washington, DC!

Professional Sports in Washington, D.C.:

Baseball (MLB) -- Washington Nationals / RFK Stadium

Basketball (NBA) -- Washington Mystics / Verizon Center

Basketball (WNBA) -- Washington Wizards / Verizon Center

Football (NFL) -- Washington Redskins / FedEx Field

Hockey (NHL) -- Washington Capitals / Verizon Center

Lacrosse (MLL) -- Washington Bayhawks / Multiple

Soccer (MLS) -- DC United / RFK Stadium

Interesting Fact about Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is also the home of HotPads - our office is based in Georgetown.