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It's more than just the neighborhood with the big chair! D.C. Vocabulary Click on on the or on "View this set" to see the complete definition and example sentence. Review some of the key dates in the mapping of D.C. in this presentation by the DC History Center!

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Blurb about SWW. Find out more about Union Station! This information about the H Street Heritage Trail will tell you about its history. Here you can see part of the H Street corridor on Google Maps. Click the + button to zoom in and see the landmarks in more detail.

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Blurb about SWW. Here you can see Southwest Waterfront on Google Maps. Click the + button to zoom in and see the landmarks in more detail. Timeline of Important Events in DC History Southwest Waterfront is outlined in blue. Southeast and Southwest The Big Picture, on view at the DC History Center since May 2019.

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Blurb about Georgetown. Timeline of Important Events Georgetown is colored in purple. Get to know Georgetown! Information about the Atlas theater located on H street What is Research? Give three examples. D.C. Vocabulary Click on on the or on "View this set" to see the complete definition and example sentence.

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A favorite of tourists and locals alike, discover the best things to see, do and eat in DC's historic Georgetown neighborhood.

Shopping isn't the only thing to do in Georgetown. Washington, DC's oldest neighborhood is full of charm, Michelin-approved restaurants, fantastic events for the whole family and plenty of scenic views. Pick your adventure - from the exciting waterfront all the way up to Book Hill - and get exploring in this centuries-old part of the District.

1 Get active on the Potomac River

Georgetown's waterfront offers a wide range of on-the-water fun, so head down to the banks of the Potomac for your next adventure. Pick up a kayak or standup paddleboard at the Key Bridge Boathouse and enjoy Instagram-worthy panoramas of the DC and Virginia skylines while also getting a great workout.

A plate for every palate and a bite for every budget. With more than 100 restaurants representing nearly a wide range of ethnicities, Georgetown's diverse food and drink scene is only growing. Wherever your taste buds take you, a picture-perfect backdrop awaits - from Georgetown's vibrant waterfront dining to cozy drinks on tucked-away patios and power lunches among politicos.

7 Explore the gardens at Dumbarton Oaks

Secluded and lush, the grounds of this beautiful park have been described as being like the Secret Garden and it's no surprise why: Manicured greenery, winding pathways and classical fountains comprise a 27-acre historic park that sits atop the highest hill in Georgetown. An adjacent museum specializes in Byzantine and Pre-Columbian art.

8 Exorcise and exercise

Get those demon carbs out of your body and run up all 75 of the super-steep infamous Exorcist steps at the corner of 36th and Prospect streets. The steps had their moment of fame as the spot where Father Karras tumbled to his demise in the in the cult horror classic The Exorcist. Locals flock to the steps to get their sweat on, so you'll be in good company.

Georgetown has been home to lots of celebrities: Julia Child taught cooking lessons and tested recipes for her legendary first cookbook while living in the yellow wood-frame house at 2706 Olive Street in the 1950s - the home sold for nearly $1 million in 2015. Or learn about the rich history of the Kennedy family in Georgetown - including the house John F. Kennedy lived in at 3307 N Street while running for president.

10 Walk in the steps of JFK

Retrace the steps of one of America's most iconic presidential couples - John and Jacqueline Kennedy - with a self-guided Kennedy walking tour around the neighborhood. You can visit the the church where they worshipped and see the booth at Martin's Tavern where JFK proposed in June 1953.

Small, independent boutiques, galleries, and restaurants make up the charming area known as Book Hill, located along Wisconsin Avenue from O Street to Reservoir Road. From Book Hill Park you can take in a panoramic view of Georgetown, the Potomac River and Virginia.

13 Make a memorable lunch date

Georgetown is loaded with beloved lunch spots. If you're looking for a quick, casual bite, hit up the homegrown chain Sweetgreen for healthy-yet-delicious salads, Good Stuff Eatery (owned by former Top Chef contestant Spike Mendelsohn) for decadent burgers and milkshakes, Stachowski's for out-of-the-box butcher sandwiches, or or check out the full cafe menu at Malmaison. Don't forget to swing by Olivia Macaron afterwards for a sweet treat that's totally Instagrammable.

20 Prepare to be pampered

Playtime in Georgetown also means "me time" with a well-deserved visit to one of more than 50 salons and spas. Get the head-to-toe treatment for a day of pampering that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready for even more exploring.

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The 20 Best Things to See & Do in Georgetown

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Shopping isn't the only thing to do in Georgetown. Washington, DC's oldest neighborhood is full of charm, Michelin-approved restaurants, fantastic events for the whole family and plenty of scenic views. Pick your adventure - from the exciting waterfront all the way up to Book Hill - and get exploring in this centuries-old part of the District.

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Restaurants, events, shops, bars, the arts - there's something for everyone on H Street NE. Anchored by the Atlas since 1938, the neighborhood has recently returned to its roots as an arts and cultural center. In early 2005, the theater was reincarnated as the Atlas Performing Arts Center, and new restaurants, bars and businesses began to follow.

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Chef Erik Bruner-Yang attracted foodies to H Street with his first outing, Toki Underground, a few years ago. The tiny hot spot serves Taiwanese ramen, dumplings and cocktails surrounded by spray painted walls and a line of eager diners waiting on the stairs for a table to become available. Though no longer with Toki Underground, Bruner-Yang made a little more room for patrons with his second foray into H Street. Maketto is a dining-retail-coffeeshop triumvirate featuring more of Bruner-Yang's signature Taiwanese fare, as well as Cambodian dishes. The minimalist, two-story space also offers a curated collection of international clothing, accessories, books and magazines, and Vigilante Coffee and Frenchie's pastries in its cafe.

Bruner-Yang also has ties to the boutique located off H Street called, Shopkeepers, run by his wife. At the back of the home goods-clothing-stationary hybrid, shoppers will discover Conbini Café, a smallscale outfit hawking mochi, curry with pork belly and Okonomiyaki at a small countertop. But Bruner-Yang and company don't have the entire market cornered. Sticky Rice boasts a fresh sushi bar with creative rolls like the G.I. Jane, plus buckets of tater tots for nostalgia's sake

If you've never experienced the vibrant flavors and colors of Burmese cooking, then you're in for a treat at Thamee. From the minds behind Union Market's popular Toli Moli bodega comes an elevated take on classic dishes from the Southeast Asian nation that combines Chinese, Thai and Indian influences. Creative dishes bursting with flavor are plentiful, but diners rave about the pork belly and pickled mango curry and the lahpet poke, a traditional Burmese salad with pickled tea leaves.

H Street's Atlas Arts Center draws a crowd most nights of the week with its diversity of performances in multiple theaters. Before or after you sit down for a performance, H Street offers plenty of dining options. The tri-level restaurant Smith Commons pairs craft beers with seasonal favorites, and let's loose on Friday and Saturday nights with a DJ.

Dubbing itself "the French on H," Le Grenier serves up French fare in an industrial chic setting. Or head to Granville Moore's, which calls itself "a cozy tavern with a healthy Belgian fetish," where you'll find an extensive list of Belgian beers and nourishing bowls of mussels.

Calling all vegetarians: Fancy Radish is your new home-away-from-home with unique dishes like a rutabaga fondue served with a soft pretzel or the restaurant's namesake "fancy radishes," which are plated with shico, shichito, yuzu avocado, pickled tofu and smoked soy.

H Street's nightlife scene attracts DC's hipster crowd. There's no jacket and tie required at the tongue in cheek H Street Country Club, which hosts patrons who want to play mini golf, skee ball and shuffleboard while dining on Mexican food. And U Street institution Ben's Chili Bowl knew what it was doing when it opened an outpost on H Street. The hot dog-and-chili haven attracts a post-party crowd.

When China Chilcano 's Carlos Delgado isn't rustling up dishes from his native Peru, he's hitting up H Street NE for amazing eats. Stoke your appetite during this Chefs Dish DC foodie adventure as Delgado devours smoky blue cheese mussels at Granville Moore's and snacks on steamed buns at Maketto.

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Chef Erik Bruner-Yang attracted foodies to H Street with his first outing, Toki Underground, a few years ago. The tiny hot spot serves Taiwanese ramen, dumplings and cocktails surrounded by spray painted walls and a line of eager diners waiting on the stairs for a table to become available.

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History and Renewal on DC's H Street NE Corridor

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History and Renewal on DC's H Street NE Corridor

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Washington, DC's H Street NE corridor was built in 1849. Streetcars followed 23 years later, creating a successful business center and encouraging development in the neighborhood. They ran up and down the street for exactly 100 years until buses replaced them in 1949. Throughout the early and mid-1900s, the area was one of the city's commercial hubs, known for its art and dining scene, much like it is now. It was even lined with department stores, including DC's first Sears.
The landscape changed after World War II
The 1968 riots following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. further devastated the neighborhood. Damaged, burned buildings were left behind, and many people affected took their businesses to the suburbs. This resulted in an H Street that was no longer one of the highest-grossing retail districts in DC.

According to H Street Main Street, the following two decades (1970s and 1980s) were periods when disinvestment exposed the area to a variety of nefarious activities. Change began to happen again in the 1990s due to renewed interest in central city living.
Growth comes to the Neighborhood
H Street has seen a resurgence in development, with revitalization goals including enhancing neighborhood retail, building on cultural assets, and creating a dynamic destination. Walk around now and you'll see enough restaurants and bars to rival Dupont Circle, U Street and Adams Morgan.

It's about a 15-minute walk to H Street's midpoint from the Union Station Metro, and offerings such as Capital Bikeshare and the DC Streetcar have made the neighborhood easier to get to. The neighborhood is now a dynamic one-and-a-half mile stretch known for its nightlife, restaurants, pop-ups, festivals and communal atmosphere.
Now that you know the history, discover all the things to see and do on H Street NE.

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History & Renewal on DC's H Street NE Corridor

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Washington, DC's H Street NE corridor was built in 1849. Streetcars followed 23 years later, creating a successful business center and encouraging development in the neighborhood. They ran up and down the street for exactly 100 years until buses replaced them in 1949.

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Venture east of the river and discover this vibrant neighborhood's history and natural landmarks.

The historic riverside neighborhood of Anacostia is truly a gem. Some people think all Smithsonian Institution museums live on the National Mall, but Anacostia has its own completely dedicated to the concept of community. Perhaps the most famous member of the Anacostia community, Frederick Douglass is immortalized here, where his home at Cedar Hill has been named a registered national historic site. The neighborhood also has boundless natural beauty along its waterfront, featuring wildlife, lotuses, water lilies and walking trails.

Local artists and thought leaders tell the story of the neighborhood at this recently renovated museum. Don't be surprised if you happen to meet one of the curators on any given day. Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum regularly hosts films, festivals and events, too. Take Metro's Green Line to Anacostia and ride the W2 and W3 Metrobus to the building. In summertime, ride the free weekend shuttle there from the National Mall (it also stops at Frederick Douglass National Historic Site and the Anacostia Art Center).

Anacostia is especially bike-friendly. Rent a bike from Bike and Roll or Capital Bikeshare, and take either the Frederick Douglass Memorial or 11th Street bridges to the east side of the river (anywhere on this Google Bike Map). Wind through curves surrounded by verdant foliage, and you'll feel like you have your very own nature preserve to yourself. The bike trail runs all the way to Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens.

Kayakers on the Anacostia River - Things to do outside in Washington, DC

Want to keep your visit to Anacostia strictly nautical? Head to the Ballpark Boathouse in Yards Park, and rent a kayak. You can cruise along the shoreline of the Anacostia River at your own pace and enjoy plenty of wildlife and nature. If you have your own canoe, kayak or boat, you can embark on the Anacostia from the boat ramp at the north end of Anacostia Drive SE.

Anacostia Park has something that all of its fellow National Parks don't: a roller skating pavilion. Experience life on four wheels per foot, when visiting the park in summer. The best part about this old pastime is that skate rentals are free! Check to see skate times and consider visiting at dusk on the weekends for a dance party-like atmosphere complete with funk and hip-hop tunes.
Once you're done exploring Anacostia, hop across the river and discover all that's happening in the lively Capitol Riverfront neighborhood.

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13 Things to See & Do in DC's Anacostia Neighborhood

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Venture into southeast DC and discover Anacostia, a vibrant neighborhood with museums, bike paths and a rich African American history.

Historic, Residential, Artsy, Nature

Dive in to the tradition of Anacostia. Even though it's one of DC's oldest neighborhoods, there's still something new to discover at every turn.

As one of America's most unique cities, Washington, DC seamlessly offers a full range of international, national and local cultural experiences. Explorers interested in learning about some of the local African American history and culture should ride the Metro's Green Line to Anacostia.

One of the neighborhood's most famous draws is Cedar Hill, the home of Frederick Douglass and now an historic site run by the National Park Service. Guided tours are your only way inside the home, which includes artifacts that belonged to the former slave-turned-nationally renowned abolitionist. In addition to Douglass' home, some 500 other buildings comprise the Anacostia Historic District, featuring unique two-story cottages, Italianate-style architecture and Queen Anne-style homes.

About a mile away from Cedar Hill you'll find the recently renovated Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, which is committed to the study of challenges facing contemporary urban communities. Exhibits highlight life as a local for many black residents, as well as immigrants like the permanent Bridging the Americas exhibit, highlighting Zonians and Panamanians.

Once known as Uniontown, Anacostia was one of Washington, DC's earliest suburbs. Many employees of the Navy Yard, located just across the 11th Street Bridge in today's Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, bought homes in the area during this time.

For as well documented as its history is, Anacostia also provides a serene natural retreat for walkers, hikers and bikers. Hop on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail (it connects the east and west sides of the river at the 11th Street Bridge and South Capitol Bridge) and explore it from Poplar Point, part of National Capital Parks-East, northeast to the nearby Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens. Volunteers looking to contribute and positively impact the local ecosystem can link up with the Anacostia Watershed Society.

For more fun in Anacostia, see what performances are going on at the Anacostia Playhouse, cruise around on some old-fashioned skates for free at the Anacostia Roller Skating Pavilion or enjoy art located inside the Anacostia Arts Center. Another neighborhood claim to fame is the Big Chair, a 19-and-a-half-foot tall sculpture and relic from a 1950s-era furniture company, once said to be the "World's Largest Chair."

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Things to Do & See in the Southwest Waterfront and the Wharf

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Explore Southwest & The Wharf, a vibrant neighborhood with an array of arts and entertainment options, a historic fish market and The Wharf.

A renaissance is happening along this riverfront community, and the new development is called The Wharf. Despite big changes, this historic neighborhood maintains many important remnants of its past including its historic seafood market, world-class theater, leisure cruise boat pier and riverfront promenade along the Potomac River. Here is a list of the current happenings in the Southwest & The Wharf neighborhood.

The dynamic, groundbreaking waterfront development opened in October 2017, encompassing 24-acres of land and 50-acres of water. Spanning the length of the shoreline from the Maine Avenue Fish Market to Fort McNair, The Wharf features three hotels, retail, as well as plenty of restaurants from the District's most prestigious chefs.

This charming street claims some of the oldest homes in Washington, DC. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, these late Georgian-style row houses date back to the 1700s and were designed by a Washington architect William Lovering.

Considered one of the most luxurious spas in DC, choose from a half- or full-day spa experience with face and body treatments, health education, as well as fitness activities.
There are many exciting neighborhoods in the District - explore them all and pick your next adventure.

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Over 100 Years of History: Anacostia Park Timeline

Numerous events have made Anacostia Park the place it is today. Did you know that when you walk on this ground you are walking where Native Americans hunted? Early European explorers wondered? And where civil rights were gained? Learn individual stories by clicking on the icons below, or scroll down to view the complete timeline of Anacostia Park.

Long before the arrival of the first European explorers, a vibrant American Indian culture evolved around the abundance of fish, game, and other natural resources in the Anacostia River area for at least 10,000 years. In the 17 th century, the Nacotchtank Indians were the primary residents along the eastern shore of the Anacostia. Prosperous farmers, gatherers, hunters, and traders, the Nacotchtanks lived in the vicinity of what is now Bolling Air Force Base.

Englishman John Smith explored the Anacostia, or Eastern Branch of the Potomac, in 1608. Smith's arrival heralded both the rapid settlement of the land east of the Anacostia River by English landowners and the rapid decline of the Nacotchtanks. The legacy of the first human inhabitants of the area lives on to this day through the name "Anacostia" which is a latinization of the Algonquian name "Nacotchtank."

In 1790, President George Washington selected the 10-square-mile area around the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers as the seat of the new federal government. The site appealed to him because Georgetown in Maryland and Alexandria in Virginia, both established in the 1750's, already were thriving port cities along the Potomac River. The Anacostia River offered the potential for deep-water ports and was poised for significant harbor development.

Washington commissioned Frenchman Pierre L'Enfant to develop plans for the new capital. L'Enfant's concept for the city was based upon classic European plans, which provided for public buildings to be located on prominent geographical features, grand boulevards that radiated outward and connected public buildings and parks, and large public spaces that served as appropriate settings for the public building. The ambitious architectural and landscape design also included a detailed street plan that extended from the Potomac River to its Eastern branch, as the Anacostia River then was called. Along the Eastern Branch, harbors, markets, and industrial sites were envisioned.

Established by the federal government in 1799, the Washington Navy Yard was a major shipbuilding and shipfitting facility on the Anacostia River. On August 24, 1814, British troops marched into Washington, D.C., and set fire to the city's public buildings. Fearing that the British would capture ships, ammunition, and important supplies stored at the Navy Yard, U.S. Commodore Thomas Tingey ordered American forces to burn it down. The Navy Yard was rebuilt after the war. Visible from Anacostia Park, it continues to operate today as a U.S. Navy facility.

When fighting broke out between Union and Confederate forces in April 1861, the capital city was vulnerable to attack from pro-Southern sympathizers in Maryland and from other points. A ring of forts was developed around the capital city and included an extensive system of earthen forts that stretched into what is today the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland. The forts established to guard the eastern approaches to the city, Fort Greble (current day Anacostia), Fort Carroll, and Fort Mahan (located just north of Benning Road), were three of the larger rudimentary earthen outposts located east of the Anacostia River.

Reeling from the effects of the Great Depression, a large group of World War I veterans marched to Washington, DC, in the spring of 1932 to demand the immediate payment of a wartime bonus. Nearly 11,000 marchers established a camp at the Anacostia Flats (present-day Anacostia Park), where they created shanties from cardboard boxes and scraps of wood.

After Congress refused to meet the Bonus Marchers' demands, President Herbert Hoover ordered General Douglas MacArthur to remove them by force. Police and military personnel, including a tank unit led by Major Dwight D. Eisenhower, attacked the marchers on July 28, 1932, knocking down and setting fire to their shelters. Those not injured in the battle drifted back to their homes without the sought-after bonus. Read more on Bonus Expeditionary Forces March on Washington.

The appointment of the McMillan Commission by the U.S. Congress in 1901 set the stage for the development of Anacostia Park. Among its recommendations, the Commission urged that the Anacostia 'flats' follow the model of the East and West Potomac Parks - that the swamps be 'reclaimed' and the new lands used as gardens and recreation space for public use.

The reclamation of the silted Anacostia River and its transformation into a public park was an ambitious plan that would take several decades to complete. The Anacostia River and Flats Act in 1914 called for 'continuing the reclamation and development of the Anacostia River' and tidal plains.

To accomplish this task, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed a seawall on the banks of the Anacostia, dredging the river bottom, and used the sediment to fill in the wetlands behind the wall. Park construction and landscaping projects continued throughout the 1920's and 1930's, surviving a series of cost overruns, work stoppages, and setbacks. This "reclamation" destroyed a natural wetland system. However, at the time the value of wetlands was not understood and they were generally thought of as "malaria swamps."

In 1933, management and oversight responsibilities for Anacostia Park were turned over to the National Park Service.

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History & Culture - Anacostia Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Numerous events have made Anacostia Park the place it is today. Did you know that when you walk on this ground you are walking where Native Americans hunted? Early European explorers wondered? And where civil rights were gained? Learn individual stories by clicking on the icons below, or scroll down to view the complete timeline of Anacostia Park.

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Established fifty years before Washington DC, Georgetown began as a gritty port city on the banks of the Potomac River, described by Abigail Adams as a "dirty little hole". Despite its modest start, Georgetown is now home to palatial mansions, elegant cemeteries, stately churches, and a world class University. Explore the highlights and secrets of DC's most exclusive neighborhood while learning about Georgetown's transformation in this rags to riches tale with DC Design Tours. Sights and stops include:

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal

Old Stone House

Laird-Dunlop House

Newton D. Baker House

Miss Lydia's English Seminary School for Girls

Grafton Tyler Double House

Christ Episcopal Church

Yellow Tavern

Pomander Walk

Volta Laboratory

Georgetown Preparatory School

Georgetown University

Georgetown Car Barn

Cady's Alley

Georgetown Waterfront

We'll visit the unassuming oldest building in the city, a peak into back alleys, gaze down a dramatic set of famous stairs, cross the old C&O Canal, and finish up on the banks of the Potomac River at the gorgeous Georgetown Waterfront.

Our tours usually begin outside the favorite coffee/dessert shop for Georgetown locals, Baked & Wired. Grab a snack and let's go exploring! We'll start at the C&O Canal, getting an overview of the storied history of Georgetown. Then we'll peek inside the oldest building in Washington DC, before leaving the main drag to explore the neighborhood. We'll stroll along cobble stone streets, discussing the homes of movers and shakers like Jackie Kennedy and Ben Bradley. We'll see imposing mansions, stately churches, and a formerly salacious establishment, before crossing Wisconsin Avenue to the west side of town. Making our way over to Georgetown University and down the Exorcist Steps, we'll wrap up on the banks of the Potomac River at the beautiful Georgetown Waterfront.

This tour meets outside the coffee shop Baked and Wired at 1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW. The tour takes 2-2.5 hours and covers approximately 2 miles. Visit www.dcdesigntours.com to learn more and sign up.

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Source: District of Columbia Neighborhoods: a cartoon history (1997) by Patrick M. Reynolds

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U Street was once truly the heart of Black culture in America, attracting locals and visitors for an unparalleled music and nightlife scene. Perhaps not coincidentally, it’s also the birthplace of celebrated DC hero, jazz musician Duke Ellington.

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Supermarkets, dry cleaners, boutiques, and other neighborhood staples are all within easy walking distance of The Apollo. From The Daily Rider, a charming bike shop, to Atlas Vet, a top-rated animal hospital, the businesses on H Street help you master your day-to-day routine.

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