Washington DC Districts (Washington, DC, USA) |
Washington DC is home to a diverse range of ethnic communities and stylish architecture. There are a number of main districts and neighborhoods in Washington DC and US Capitol is the point used to divide Washington DC into quadrant areas. Here are some of the main districts, regions and areas in Washington.
Washington Districts: Foggy Bottom - Washington, DC, USA
The Foggy Bottom area of Washington is situated to the west and northwest of the White House, up to the Potomac River, centered around the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro train station. Named after its original marshy, riverside location, Foggy Bottom is now home to a number of large government offices and expensive apartments and this is a particularly historic area of Washington DC.
Washington Districts: Downtown Washington - Washington, DC, USA
Downtown Washington is the largest area of the city and is located to the north and east of the White House, bordered by Connecticut Avenue to the west, E Street to the south and Sixth Street to the east. Often referred to as 'Old Downtown', this area of Washington DC is home to numerous shops, department stores, theaters, tourist attractions, museums, restaurants, office blocks and many of Washington's landmark buildings.
Washington Districts: Judiciary Square Area - Washington, DC, USA
The Judiciary Square area of Washington DC is the central area east of Sixth Street and has been the center of Washington's judiciary and local government for many years. This district has few attractions for tourists visiting Washington DC, although several memorials and the National Building Museum are located in this area of Washington.
Washington Districts: Penn Quarter - Washington, DC, USA
Washington's Penn Quarter can be found on the opposite side of Pennsylvania Avenue from the Federal Triangle area and this small district is bordered by Sixth, 13th and E Streets, although the actual borders are fairly loosely defined. In more recent years, Penn Quarter has underdone much redevelopment, including two large movie theaters and many trendy restaurants. Penn Quarter is also home to the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building, which is one of Washington's major tourist attractions, with regular guided tours.
Washington Districts: Dupont Circle - Washington, DC, USA
Washington's Dupont Circle is most lively and cosmopolitan district in Washington DC and is also home to Washington's largest gay community. Dupont Circle has numerous restaurants, cafés and bars, and although Dupont Circle technically refers to a traffic circle located in the center of this Washington district, the Dupont Circle area actually stretches north and south from the circle, along Connecticut Avenue.
Washington Districts: Adams Morgan - Washington, DC, USA
Just one block east of Dupont Circle is 18th Street, which becomes the main strip of the Adams Morgan district of Washington DC, for about nine blocks north. Adams Morgan is best known for its excellent ethnic restaurants and diverse community, and is a particularly vibrant area of Washington DC. The house prices in this area of Washington are fairly cheap and so many young people are attracted to this neighborhood.
Washington Districts: Shaw - Washington, DC, USA
The Shaw district of Washington DC is a large square, bordered by North Capitol Street and 16th Street on the east and west, and also by Florida Avenue and M Street to the north and south. Shaw has many historic Washington neighborhoods and these include the campus of Howard University, the U Street / 14th Street Corridor of bars, clubs and restaurants, and the residential areas of Logan Circle.
 Washington Districts: Georgetown - Washington, DC, USA
The Georgetown district of Washington DC was originally laid out in 1751 as part of Maryland and was not considered an area of Washington until 1871. Georgetown in a unique area of Washington DC and features many impressive, peaceful streets, lined with imposing mansions, and there are also a number of fashionable boutiques and shopping areas, as well as Georgetown University.
Washington Districts: Upper Northwest Washington - Washington, DC, USA
This large Washington district is situated west of Connecticut Avenue and north of the Georgetown and Dupont Circle. Often referred to as 'West of the Park', (Rock Creek Park), Upper Northwest Washington is home to some of the wealthiest residents in Washington DC, including streets such as Foxhall Road, upper Wisconsin Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue.
 Washington Districts: Capitol Hill - Washington, DC, USA
Washington's Capitol Hill neighborhood is bounded to the west by the Capitol and South and North Capitol Streets, to the south by the Southeast Expressway, to the north by H Street, NW, and to the east by 11th Street. This quiet and relaxed district of Washington DC overlays two quadrants, Southeast and Northeast Washington, and includes Union Station and the Eastern Market area.
Washington Districts: Mount Pleasant and North Washington - Washington, DC, USA
The streets in the Mount Pleasant district of Washington DC are attractive, being lined with many trees and modest homes. This Washington neighborhood is bounded in the north by Rock Creek Park, in the south by Harvard Street, in the west by Adams Mill Road and in the east by 16th Street. This is a largely residential area of Washington DC and this neighborhood has a strong Salvadorean and Vietnamese population.
Washington Districts: Anacostia - Washington, DC, USA
Located across from the Anacostia River, this section of Washington DC is commonly known as Anacostia, although its actual historic name is 'Uniontown'. Anacostia is bordered by the Anacostia River to the west, Suitland Parkway to the south, Good Hope Road to the north and Fort Stanton Park to the east. This district of Anacostia is home to many middle-class neighborhoods of detached homes, mature trees and rolling hills. |
