Washington, D.C. area guide
What to do around Georgetown
Historic cobblestone district: C&O Canal, shopping, Georgetown University; top-3 in every source. A Washington, D.C. area guide with nearby places, food stops, walking routes, and a map you can open when you arrive.
What should I do near Georgetown?
Historic cobblestone district: C&O Canal, shopping, Georgetown University; top-3 in every source.
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Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Blues Alley
Tucked away in Georgetown, Blues Alley is the oldest continuing jazz supper club in the United States, offering an intimate atmos…
Source-backed place · History
Embassy Row
A prestigious diplomatic district in Northwest Washington, D.C., featuring a high concentration of embassies, diplomatic missions…
Source-backed place · History
Georgetown University
The oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the United States, Georgetown University's stunning Hilltop campus blends…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
The Watergate Complex
A midcentury modern landmark in Foggy Bottom, this six-building complex is globally recognized for its architectural brilliance a…
Contemporary design meets saltwater lap pool, whirlpool, and sauna/steam rooms for a modern wellness retreat.
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
C&O Canal Towpath
A historic 184.5-mile dirt and stone trail stretching from Georgetown to Cumberland, Maryland, originally built for mules to tow…
The city’s easiest scenic hike is a flat towpath walk with river, locks, and canal views.
Source-backed place · Museums
Dumbarton House
A Federal-period historic house museum in Georgetown, built in 1799, featuring 18th- and 19th-century artifacts and an acre of ga…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Francis Scott Key Bridge
An elegant reinforced concrete arch bridge carrying U.S. Route 29, connecting the historic Georgetown neighborhood of Washington,…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Francis Scott Key Memorial
A serene Georgetown park featuring a bronze bust and a 15-star replica flag, honoring the author of the U.S. national anthem near…
Source-backed place · Museums
Georgetown University Art Galleries
Explore contemporary art at Georgetown University Art Galleries, featuring rotating exhibitions by acclaimed artists and students…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
Georgetown Visitation Monastery
A serene sanctuary of faith and education, this 1799 monastery is the first Catholic girls' school and first Visitation Convent i…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Georgetown Waterfront Park
A stunning 10-acre civic space along the Potomac River, featuring an interactive fountain, a meditative labyrinth, and panoramic…
Source-backed place · History
Healy Hall
The iconic flagship building of Georgetown University, Healy Hall is a massive Neo-Romanesque and High Victorian Gothic masterpie…
Source-backed place · Museums
House of Sweden
A stunning glass-and-wood architectural landmark in Georgetown, this building serves as the diplomatic home for Sweden, Iceland,…
Source-backed place · History
Mount Zion / Female Union Band Society Cemeteries
A profound historic memorial park containing two of the oldest African American cemeteries in Washington, D.C., including a site…
Source-backed place · History
Oak Hill Cemetery
A serene 22-acre rural cemetery in Georgetown, featuring the Gothic Revival Renwick Chapel and the resting places of influential…
Source-backed place · History
Old Stone House
The oldest structure on its original foundation in Washington, D.C., this 1765 pre-Revolutionary home in Georgetown provides a ra…
Source-backed place · Shopping
Shop Made in DC
A vibrant retail hub and café exclusively featuring products from local Washington, D.C. artisans, showcasing the creativity of t…
A compact shop packed with DC-made gifts, art, and design objects you won't see in souvenir stores.
Source-backed place · Religious sites
St. John's Episcopal Church, Georgetown
A historic Gothic Revival sanctuary in Georgetown, St. John's Episcopal Church has served as a center for worship and community o…
Bookable EventbriteFree Gyde walk · Dupont Circle & Embassy Row
Dupont Circle & Embassy Row
A 1.6-kilometer stroll through the heart of Dupont Circle and out along Massachusetts Avenue, Washington's storied Embassy Row. Eight stops…
Free Gyde walk · Historic Georgetown
Historic Georgetown
A roughly two-and-a-half-kilometer walk through Washington’s oldest neighborhood, with six stops spanning a historic hilltop campus, univer…
Free Gyde walk · National Mall & Memorials
National Mall & Memorials
A roughly four-kilometer walk along the western National Mall and Tidal Basin, linking eight of Washington's great memorials and monuments.…
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