Georgetown
Neighborhood Guide
DC’s most famous neighborhood offers a variety of diversions. Mule-drawn barges along the C&O Canal, brick-lined streets, elegant townhouses, and walled gardens draw visitors in search of Georgetown’s 18th Century port-town origins. The Canal area is a haven for walkers, joggers, bikers, and canoeists. Shoppers are drawn to M Street and Wisconsin Avenue, which boast many of the city’s toniest boutiques. Carryout and four-star restaurants alike satisfy diners of every taste and budget, and proximity to Georgetown University and GW ensures a lively nightlife.
As a shopping and entertainment destination, Georgetown caters to students and young professionals, but housing in this area, home to many of the city’s political and social elite, is expensive and comes at a premium. Rentals tend to go to government officials and diplomats rather than students, though, occasionally, townhouses are available and are rented to roommates; families sometimes rent individual rooms or basement apartments.
Commute: While Georgetown has no Metrorail stations, it is within 10-20 minutes walking distance of campus or can be reached by any Metrobus running on Pennsylvania Avenue.