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u STrEET
The part of the city that never sleeps,
u Street stays up late and knows how
to have a good time. Food is eclectic
and exciting. one of the best ways to
experience the food in the neighborhood
is on a Carpe DC Food Tour. From soul
food to italian to the world-famous ben’s
Chili bowl and its signature half-smoke
sausage, the area’s a cornucopia of eats
to be excited about!
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SouTHWEST
WaTErFronT
Southwest Waterfront, District Wharf, The anthem
The Southwest Waterfront is one of the
most historic areas in the city. it’s home to
the nation’s longest continually operating
open-air fish market, houseboats and
a vibrant riverfront community offering
panoramic views, ample recreational
activities and easy access to Washington
DC’s most beloved monuments and
memorials. at the same time, it’s also
poised to become one of DC’s hottest
neighborhoods with The Wharf, a new
waterfront dining and entertainment
destination with plenty of things to do!
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uPPEr norTHWEST
The tree-filled upper northwest
neighborhoods of DC offer historic
homes, the national Cathedral, cozy
restaurants and great shopping. Glover
Park, just north of georgetown, holds
bars and restaurants, popular with locals.
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Virginia
Virginia dances between a historic past
(it’s the birthplace of eight u.S. presidents
and is filled with Civil War battlegrounds)
and an urbane present. in cities and
counties either a few miles or a few hours
from DC, you can do everything from
hiking past waterfalls at Great Falls Park
and shopping at numerous outlet malls
and luxe shopping centers.
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MarYLanD
one of the original 13 colonies,
Maryland encompasses history,
culture and a spirited wine and food
scene, with seafood (especially blue
crabs) being a speciality, thanks to
the Chesapeake Bay. Just over the
DC line, you’ll encounter spirited
neighborhoods like Chevy Chase
and bethesda.
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