Friendship Heights is primarily a residential neighborhood found in North West
Washington, DC, bordering Southern Maryland. The nieghborhood has some office space as well and serves as the headquarters for GEICO Insurance and the Ritz-Carleton chain of hotels. The Metro Red Line stops at the Friendship Heights Station, the station also serves as a major bus depot for buses running to the suburbs and further downtown.
Living in Friendship Heights
In addition to the residential areas, Friendship Heights also has several major commercial areas. There are numerous boutiques and major department stores in the are, many of them are clustered at the intersection of Wisconsin Ave. and Western Ave. There are day spas and a multiplex cinema that also caters to the populace in the area. There are also upscale grocery boutiques in the area as well. Overall, Friendship Heights balances a comfortable neigborhood and a number of stores and commercial shopping areas for the residents who choose to live there.
