NoMa at a Glance

Capitol Hill is the largest historic residential neighborhood in Washington, DC, stretching easterly in front of the United States Capitol along wide avenues. Close proximity to different Capitol Hill Neighborhoods all of which have something different to offer. These neighborhoods include Eastern Market, Union Station, Lincoln Park, and H St. You will find it easy to get around with close access to bike shares, metros, and other forms of public transit. Some of the neighborhood restaurants include Art and Soul, Rasika, Bistro Bis, and Ethiopic

Hyattsville at a Glance

Hyattsville, MD is a community located inside the beltway. In 2000, same-sex couples accounted for 1.3 percent of households than double the national average. According to the 2010 census, 17,557 people were residing in the city. The median age in the city is 32.1, and the average family size was 3.39, with a median income for a family of $51,625. The city's historic district is home to several Victorian houses built in the late 1880s and Sears bungalows and Arts & Craft houses built between 1910 and 1940. Downtown Hyattsville is going through a revitalization as part of the Gateway Arts District.

The historic district of the city is home to some Victorian houses built in the late 1880s and Sears bungalows and Arts & Craft houses built between 1910 and 1940. Downtown Hyattsville is going through a revitalization as part of the Gateway Arts District. Some of the restaurants in this area include Franklin’s Restaurant, Busboys and Poets, Shagga Coffee, Spice 6, La Fondita, Taqueria La Placita, and Elevation Burger.

McLean at a Glance

McLean is located in Fairfax County in Northern Virginia. And has a population of 48, 115. Mclean is the most affluent zip code in the Washington metropolitan area. It is home to many diplomats, members of Congress, and high-ranking government officials.

The median income for a family in this neighborhood is $194, 832. The median age of the population is 45.1 years old. McLean is known for its many upscale homes, as well as for its high-end shopping, such as the nearby Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria.

Bethesda at a Glance

Bethesda is located in southern Montgomery County, Maryland. According to the latest U.S. Census figures, it has a total population of 60,858. It is the home of the National Institutes of Health’s main campus and the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Bethesda is a very affluent and well-educated area, with a median family income of $168 385. and 79% of residents 25 and older holding a Bachelor's degree and 49% with a graduate or professional degree.

Forbes magazine lauds Bethesda as one of the most affluent and highly educated communities in the U.S., placing it first in Forbes list of America’s small towns. In 2009 Forbes listed Bethesda second as its most “livable cities.” It is first on the list of CNN Money .com’s top-earning American towns in 2012.

Some of the neighborhood features include: Bethesda Row and Bethesda Lane are developments of shops located on the West side of Bethesda (e.g., Barnes and Noble, an Apple Store, cinema, and dozens of shops and restaurants), the Congressional Country Club, and Imagination Stage. Some of the restaurants in this area include Mon Ami Gabi, Woodmont Grill, Olazza, Newton’s Table, Raku, Bistro Provence, and Jaleo.

Seven Corners at a Glance

Seven Corners is a commercial center within Fairfax County and has a population of 9,255, as of the 2010 census. The area was named seven corners because of the intersection of five roads that once created seven corners (State Route 7, U.S. Route 50, State Route 613, State Route 338, and Wilson Boulevard).

The Eden Center, a Vietnamese American strip mall located in Seven Corners, is considered by Falls Church City’s Economic Development Commission as the city’s number one tourist destination.

Silver Spring at a Glance

Silver Spring is a community in Montgomery County, MD, with 71,452. The community has recently undergone a significant renaissance, with major retail, residential, and office development. As of 2004, the Central Business District held 7 254, 729 square feet of office space, with 5 216 dwelling units, and 17.6 acres of parkland. The median income for a family in this neighborhood is $84,136. And the median age was 33.8 years.

Close access to bike shares and public transportation makes it easy to get around. Some of the neighborhood features include the Silver Spring Summer Concert Series, AFI Silver Theater, Rock Creek Park, and Sligo Creek Park. Some of the restaurants in this area include Mandalay Restaurant and Café, Olazza, Jackie’s Restaurant, Copper Canyon Grill, and La Malinche.

Takoma Park at a Glance

Is a planned Victorian commuter suburb. It is situated along the Metropolitan Branch of the historic Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, northeast of Washington, DC, and it borders the neighborhood of Takoma, Washington, D.C. Its population is 16,715, with a median age of 38 and the average family size is 3.12. During the late ’60s and ’70s, Takoma Park became known for its political activism. Newspaper commentators described it as “The People’s Republic of Takoma Park” or “The Berkeley of the East.”

The city went through substantial gentrification in the 1990s and early 2000s, with many houses subdivided into apartments converted back to single-family homes. Most of the city’s residents are tenants living in high rise apartments around Sligo Creek.

Some of the neighborhood features include Hosts the Takoma Park Folk Festival, Home of Takoma Records, Takoma Park Street Festival, Takoma Jazz Fest, Takoma Park Independent Film Festival, Local Farmer’s Market, and of course, fantastic bars and restaurants. Some of the restaurants in this area include Mark’s Kitchen, Republic, Middle Eastern Cuisine, Roscoe’s Pizzeria, and Takoma Bistro.

Columbia Heights at a Glance

Columbia Heights is a neighborhood in central Washington, DC. It is probably Washington’s most ethnically and economically diverse neighborhoods. High priced condominium buildings exist next to townhouses and public and middle-income housing. The neighborhood borders Shaw, Adams Morgan, Mount Pleasant, Park View, Pleasant Plains, and Petworth.

The neighborhood has been home to various renowned people, including Jean Toomer, Ambrose Bierce, Sinclair Lewis, Chief Justice Melville Fuller, Justice John Marshall Harlan, Duke Ellington, and Marvin Gaye. In 1999, the neighborhood went through revitalization centered around the Columbia Heights Metro station. On March 5, 2008, DC USA, a 546,000 square-foot retail complex across the street from the Columbia Heights Metro station, opened, with Target and Best Buy, as its anchor stores.

Easy to get around with close access to bike shares, metros, and public busses. This neighborhood's local features include Meridian Hill Park, Josephine Butler Parks Center, Tivoli Theatre, and DC USA mall. Some of the local restaurants include Redrocks Firebrick Pizzeria, Pho 14, Adams Express, El Pollo Sabroso, Sticky Fingers Sweets and Eats, Los Hermanos, Pho 14, and Mi Cuba Café.

Alexandria Old Town at a Glance

Old Town is the historic center of Alexandria, VA. It is the seventh-largest and highest-income independent city in Virginia. Old Town Alexandria is truly a beautiful area, with many historic homes dotting its streets. This area is also a great shopping district, with its concentration of boutiques, restaurants, antique shops, and theaters along its cobblestone streets. It is a major draw for tourists.

Old Town Alexandria is truly a beautiful area, with great shopping, waterfront restaurant, and bars, boutiques, antique shops, and theaters along its cobblestone streets. Some of the favorite local spots include Murphy’s Irish Pub, Union Street Public House, Bastille, Carlyle Club, Torpedo Factory, and the Alexandria Waterfront. It’s close proximity to Washington DC and access to bike shares, metros, and public transportation make it a great place to live.

Falls Church at a Glance

Falls Church City, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, has the lowest level of poverty of any independent city or county in the United States. In 2011, Falls Church was named the richest county in the United States with a median annual household income of $113,313. The median age of city residents is 40.

Falls Church is a beautiful city with lots to offer with its proximity to Washington DC, and access to bike shares, metros, and public transportation makes this neighborhood a perfect place to live. You will always have something to do with access to 125 local bars and restaurants, including Blanca’s, Pizzeria Orso, Miu Kee, Meat in a box, Argia’s Italian Restaurant, and lots more. Some of the neighborhood features include State Theater, the local Farmers Market, and the Cherry Hill Farmhouse. This is the perfect location for anyone looking to be close to Washington DC.

Shirlington at a Glance

Is one of Arlington’s “urban villages,” located in the southern part of Arlington County. Shirlington is thought of as Arlington’s Arts and entertainment district. The village is representative of New Urbanist principles. The neighborhood is home to many great bars, restaurants, and retail establishments.

Some of the neighborhood features include Signature Theatre, a Tony-Award winning regional theater company, Shirlington Library, and AMC Loews Shirlington 7 cinema. You will also find Public Events and Festivals, including Wags and Whiskers, Celtic Festival, Oktoberfest, Shir-la-la live music, and wine tasting. Some restaurants in this area include Carlyle, Copperwood Tavern, THAI in Shirlington, Busboys and Poets, Cheesetique, and the Curious Grape. This is the perfect location for anyone looking to be close to Washington DC.

Rosslyn at a Glance

This neighborhood is the closest to Washington, DC. It is located directly across from the chic Georgetown section of the District of Columbia. With its towering skyscrapers from the river’s view, Rosslyn looks more urban than the nation’s capital. Rosslyn includes the Arlington neighborhoods of North Rosslyn and Radnor/Ft. Myer Heights. Numerous hiking and biking trails traverse Rosslyn

In 2010, Rosslyn had 8,100,000 square feet of office space and 6 365 housing units. Some of the tallest condominium buildings in the Washington metropolitan area are planted in Rosslyn. Interestingly, in this neighborhood during the Watergate scandal of the early 1970s, “Deep Throat” (W. Mark Felt) passed information to Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward in the middle of the night at 1401 Wilson Boulevard in Rosslyn.

Close proximity to the Rosslyn Metro Station, Annual Film Festivals, 367 Rosslyn Spectrum Theater, Rosslyn Jazz Festival, Freedom Walk Festival, Imo Jima War Memorial, and lots of great restaurants and bars. Some of the restaurants in this area include Pho 75, Ray’s the Steaks, Guajillo, Village Bistro, Amuse, and Kanpai. This is the perfect location for anyone looking to be close to Washington DC.

Clarendon-Courthouse at a Glance

Clarendon-Courthouse is considered to offer the most diversity of any of Arlington’s “urban villages.” It is a well-appointed neighborhood practically within walking distance of Washington, DC. You can find many county buildings in this neighborhood, a movie theater, great bars, good restaurants, and shopping. The neighborhood comprises many apartment buildings and single-family homes, too but is also home to many trails and parks that you would typically find further away from the city.

This neighborhood is within walking distance to the Clarendon Metro and offers many other ways to get around, including access to a bike share and public buses. This is the perfect location for anyone looking to be close to Washington DC. Some of the favorite local hangouts include Minh’s, Earl’s, Ray’s the Steaks, Four Courts, Brooklyn Bagel, Java Shack, AMC Courthouse Plaza Movie Theater, and the Arlington Farmer’s Market.

The borders of this neighborhood are hard to define, but generally border Lee Highway to the north, Kirkwood Road and Irving Street to the West and Route 50 to the south and southeast, and Barton and Veitch to the east. The housing stock in the neighborhood offers a bit of everything. In the heart of this community, you’ll find substantial apartment buildings, while single-family homes are located in the areas north and south of the center. Single-family homes consist of bungalows, Cape Cods, brick and stone colonials, new homes, and Tudors.

Dupont Circle at a Glance

Dupont Circle is a traffic circle, park, neighborhood, and historic district in Northwest Washington, DC. The Dupont Circle neighborhood is bounded approximately by 16th Street NW to the east, 22nd Street NW to the west, M Street NW to the South, and Florida Avenue NW to the north.

Dupont Circle is considered a historic locale in the development of the American Gay identity. Gentrification accelerated in the 1980s and 1990s, and the area is now a more mainstream and trendy location with coffeehouses, restaurants, bars, and upscale retail stores. Since 1997, a weekly farmers market has operated on 20th Street NW.

This is a very vibrant neighborhood that contains shops, restaurants, music venues, and art galleries. Special Features of this neighborhood include Kramerbooks, The Phillips Collection, ArtJamz, and National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden and Ice Rink. Some of the restaurants in this area include Urbana, Komi, Tabard Inn, Firefly, Agora Restaurant, Obelisk, Mai Thai, and Little Serow.

Tenleytown at a Glance

Tenleytown is a historic upscale neighborhood in Northwest Washington, DC. This neighborhood includes the highest point in Washington, DC. And because of the high altitude, Tenleytown is home to many radio and TV towers. The neighborhood is also home to American University. The median income of the neighborhood is approximately $180,000.

One of the neighborhood's newest features is the Tenley-Friendship Heights library, an energy-efficient example of modern architecture. The neighborhood consists of townhomes, single-family homes, and apartments. This neighborhood's local features include Whole Foods, Starbucks, The Container Store, and Best Buy. Some of the neighborhood bars and restaurants include Guapo’s Restaurant, Masala Art, Tanand Thai Cuisine, Muraski Japanese Restaurant, Cava Mezze Grill, and Café Ole.

Southwest Waterfront-Navy Yard at a Glance

his neighborhood is situated on the Anacostia River banks. It is bounded by Interstate 395 to the north, South Capital Street to the west, and the Anacostia River to the east. The Washington Navy Yard occupies about half of the geography of this neighborhood. The neighborhood had an industrial past and has transformed since the 1990s, largely due to Nationals Park and the Department of Transportation building. Plans are underway in this community to develop an Anacostia Riverwalk trail system. And plans are constructing substantial office space, residential units, hotels, retail space, and four public parks.

Easy to get around with close access to bike shares, metros, and public busses. This neighborhood's features include proximity to Nationals Park, 7th Hill Pizza, Navy Yard Metro Ctr. Café, Kruba Thai and Sushi, Potbelly Sandwiches, Cava Mezze DC, Starbucks, Station 4, Tortilla Coast, and Cantina Marina.

H Street Corridor at a Glance

The H Street Corridor is a neighborhood in Washington DC. It was built in 1849, providing a home for the workforce that was developing much of the city foundation we know today, including Union Station. It soon became a blooming district when streetcars were introduced in the 1870s. Thanks to a resurgence of financing in the early 2000s, the neighborhood’s growth continue today as developers chase extra retail and condominiums areas.

The core of H Street Corridor is flooded with restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and cultural venues such as the newly brightened Atlas Center for Performing Arts, originally built in 1939 used to be a 1,000-seat movie theater. Named a Great American Main Street by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the corridor’s autonomously owned shops and galleries are quickly joined by large mixed-use development and refreshing retail.

Barcroft at a Glance

Barcroft is a densely urban neighborhood in Arlington, VA. The housing stock of Barcroft is largely comprised of small (studio to two bedrooms) to medium-sized (three or four bedrooms) apartment complexes/high-rise apartments and small apartment buildings. Most of the real estate in the area is older, built between 1940 and 1969, and is renter occupied.

Some notable aspects of this neighborhood are its above-average safety rating and the fact that it is among the top 4.4% of college-friendly places to live in the state of Virginia. With easy access to public transportation, 21.8% of the community is carless. This community's residents spend between 15 to 30 minutes commuting to work one way. The community is very diverse, with languages spoken from around the world (e.g., Spanish, South Asian, African, etc.).

Adams Morgan at a Glance

This neighborhood is a culturally diverse one, with a lot of restaurants, nightclubs, coffee houses, bars, bookstores, art galleries, and unique specialty shops. The restaurants of this neighborhood feature cuisine from all over the world, from Vietnam to the Caribbean. This neighborhood is the epicenter of Washington, DC nightlife and is quite popular with young professionals

Architecturally, the neighborhood is comprised of 19th and early 20th-century row houses and apartment buildings. The Adams Morgan bar, Chief Ike’s Mambo Room was a filming location for episodes of George Clooney- produced 2003 HBO series K Street.

An interesting fact about this neighborhood is The Adams Morgan bar, Chief Ike’s Mambo Room was a filming location for episodes of George Clooney- produced 2003 HBO series K Street. Bars and Restaurants in this neighborhood include 18th and Red, Club Heaven and Hell, Bossa Bistro Lounge, Ghana Café, Habana Village, Chief Ike’s Mambo Room, Mama Ayesha’s, Las Canteras, and Carriage house. It is easy to get around with close access to bike shares, metros, and public busses.

Penn Quarter-Chinatown at a Glance

Penn Quarter-Chinatown is a neighborhood in the East End of Downtown Washington, DC, north of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. The neighborhood doesn’t have well-defined boundaries, but the boundaries seem to extend from F Street NW from 5th to 10th Streets, and approximately H Street on the north where Penn Quarter abuts or partially overlaps with Chinatown. This neighborhood has been rejuvenated over the years by the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation and by the Verizon Center.

Penn Quarter is now home to various entertainment and commercial establishments, including museums, theaters, restaurants, bars, and contemporary art galleries. There are several popular farmers’ markets in this neighborhood and several foods and wine festivals in this neighborhood. Some of the restaurants in this area include Zaytinya, Rasika, Old Ebbitt Grill, Cedar, Acadiana, The Source, and Oyamel.

Sections of Penn Quarter/Chinatown: Mt. Vernon Square, Franklin Square, McPherson Square, Truxton Circle and Shaw

Ballston at a Glance

Ballston is a neighborhood of contrasts and an area noticeably in redevelopment, with the many construction cranes piercing the bright blue sky. You can find tall apartment buildings and office buildings dotting Fairfax Drive, while a few blocks north and south, the neighborhood adopts a suburban vibe, with townhouses and single-family homes. Ballston is also home to the Ballston metro station.

Close proximity to Washington DC and access to bike shares, Ballston metro, and other public transit forms. Some of the neighborhood features include Welburn Square, Glebe, Randolph Parks, Ballston Commons Mall, Kettler Capitals Iceplex, and farmers market. Some local restaurants include Water and Wall, Willow, Thai Curry, Bangkok Bistro, Pupatella, Rustico, and Republic Kitchen and Bar. This is the perfect location for anyone looking to be close to Washington DC.

Arlington at a Glance

Situated along the Potomac River banks across Washington, DC, Arlington, Virginia, it is an urban county comprising just 26 square miles. In 2000, the community was ranked the 13th most densely populated jurisdiction in the country and, as of January 1, 2013, had a population of 212,900. The county is host to a diversity of quaint residential neighborhoods and even business centers composed of towering skyscrapers.

Beyond the automobile, Arlingtonians have many options for traversing the metro area and beyond. And one of the county's great environmentally friendly initiatives is for Arlingtonians to go car-free. The County is home to eleven Metrorail stations and offers Metrobus. Plus, Arlington County boasts 100 miles of multi-use trails and on-street bike lanes, and designated bike routes.

Some of Arlington's neighborhoods are Rosslyn, Courthouse-Clarendon, Ashton Heights, Cherrydale, Aurora Highlands, Pentagon City.

U Street Corridor at a Glance

People often refer to U Street Corridor as the heart of DC. The neighborhood is home to the city’s most famous rowhouses and nightlife spots, and is easily walkable, giving residents plenty of things to do without straying too far. Home to the Lincoln Theatre and Meridian Hill Park, there’s plenty to do beyond wining and dining--not to mention the numerous festivals that take place in the area. Residents here love the vibrant character of their community and the unique events and perspectives offered to them.

Kalorama at a Glance

Kalorama is known as one of DC’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Characterized by its distinguished historical, colonial-style houses and serving as home to over 20 embassies, many diplomats, and former presidents, Kalorama has earned a revered reputation. If you’re looking for DC’s most peaceful and elegant neighborhood, Kalorama is for you.

Logan Circle at a Glance

Nestled between Dupont, Shaw and Downtown, Logan Circle is one of the most centrally located neighborhoods in DC. Popular for its energetic feel and unique victorian style housing, Logan Circle has seen immense growth in recent years. Off of the circle, 14th Street serves as the heart of the neighborhood. Home to several of DC’s renowned restaurants and cafes, as well as independent shops and businesses, this neighborhood is one of the most popular in DC

Capitol Hill at a Glance

Capitol Hill is one of DC’s most iconic neighborhoods. Offering views of the capitol dome at every intersection, Capitol Hill is sought after for its sophisticated, yet eclectic feel. The neighborhood is home to several of the city’s adored destinations, including Eastern Market and the Library of Congress. The neighborhood character is among the most diverse in DC: home to hill staffers, retirees, families, and young professionals. The majority of this neighborhood’s residences are its famous townhouses, although there have been condos and apartments added more recently to the area. Its location along with its unique character is what residents love most about this neighborhood.

Georgetown at a Glance

Georgetown serves as one of DC’s most historic neighborhoods located above Foggy Bottom in Northwest DC. The neighborhood encapsulates old Washington's glamour and the comfort of a residential neighborhood. With its lively waterfront commerce area and bustling M Street market place, Georgetown is one of the most adored neighborhoods in DC, pulling both tourists and locals to the area. Tucked above Georgetown’s main streets are gorgeous townhouses along cobblestone lamp-lit streets. The neighborhood emits both a sense of nostalgia and innovation: primarily famous for its townhouses but also offering condos and lofts along the waterfront and lower canals.

Features of this neighborhood include Washington waterfront, Georgetown University, Georgetown Park Mall, and C&O Canal. Some of the more popular bars and restaurants include Philomena, Pizzeria Paradiso, The Tombs, Georgetown Cupcake, Clydes, 1789 restaurant, il Canale, and Bodega.