Georgetown
Georgetown
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A charming neighborhood that, with its upscale boutiques and notable residents, is more than a college hangout.
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- RMarois54 contributionsWorth the visit but overly commercial and crowded in certain areasGeorgetown is a beautiful area of Washington DC. However we fond the main strips (M street and Wisconsin Avenue) overly commercial and crowded. We prefer the back streets which are much more charming and relaxing. The Georgetown University grounds is worth a visit and the waterfront is also pleasant. Although very short, Cady's Alley just south of M Street is very beautiful.Visited April 2023Written April 5, 2023
- Yossi RTel Aviv, Israel443 contributionsPretty houses, nice restaurants, shops.A famous Washington neighborhood. Nice colorful houses, nice restaurants, cafes, shops. The water front was a bit old. There was nothing special about it. It is recommended to spend there a couple of hours, strolling around the houses.Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 7, 2023
- ELOVegarshei Municipality, Norway1,307 contributionsNice trip in the eveningwe visited this area for shopping. I think it was a nice area for shopping, but even better for dining? There were a lot of nice restaurants and a cosy atmosphere when we strolled a round there. Visiting Georgetown is best without rain.Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 2, 2023
- Mrs.BaconMorristown, Tennessee256 contributionsGreat Shopping and DiningI stayed in Georgetown at a boutique hotel. This is a very safe area. We stayed right along the C & O Canal. It was a lovely area to walk through. So much shopping in this area. You’ll find everything from TJ Maxx to upscale shopping. Restaurants are everywhere here and you won’t have to walk far at all to find somewhere to dine. Truly worth spending an evening here to walk around. The Metro does not go to Georgetown so keep that in mind but you can hop on the DC Connector to get you there or you can talk a walk.Visited August 2023Traveled with friendsWritten August 5, 2023
- MrMrsHappyRLiverpool, United Kingdom1,158 contributionsGeorgetownLovely old style town with lots of nice shops and restaurants and eateries. The Circulator Bus only costs $1 and goes between Georgetown & Union Station. There is a great cake shop called Georgetown Cupcakes which does lots of different flavoursVisited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 10, 2023
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Piero C
Brindisi, Italy518 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Ignore the title: Nothing somber about glorious Georgetown on a crisp, sunny fall day. Block after block of brilliantly colored trees and beautiful early American houses— that perfect blend of decorative trim and honest architectural humility, come by the hard way, through punitive sumptuary ideas, and the fact that the country was young and poor and had yet to acquire its inveterate hubris. Great food, a variety of shops, and the University for a welcome diversion. Easy to park, too. But a sonata nonetheless.
Written 23 November 2023
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SUNILDASWANEY
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates618 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We had lots of fun walking around Georgetown,including Georgetown University and other places.All in a very enjoyable experience.
Written 13 November 2023
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MrMrsHappyR
Liverpool, UK1,158 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Lovely old style town with lots of nice shops and restaurants and eateries. The Circulator Bus only costs $1 and goes between Georgetown & Union Station. There is a great cake shop called Georgetown Cupcakes which does lots of different flavours
Written 10 September 2023
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Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT2,126 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Named after King George II of England, GT is home to many landmarks (Volta Bureau and Old Stone House to identify a few) in addition to many embassies.
Written 5 September 2023
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Mrs.Bacon
Morristown, TN256 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
I stayed in Georgetown at a boutique hotel. This is a very safe area. We stayed right along the C & O Canal. It was a lovely area to walk through. So much shopping in this area. You’ll find everything from TJ Maxx to upscale shopping. Restaurants are everywhere here and you won’t have to walk far at all to find somewhere to dine. Truly worth spending an evening here to walk around. The Metro does not go to Georgetown so keep that in mind but you can hop on the DC Connector to get you there or you can talk a walk.
Written 5 August 2023
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ELO
Vegarshei Municipality, Norway1,307 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
we visited this area for shopping. I think it was a nice area for shopping, but even better for dining? There were a lot of nice restaurants and a cosy atmosphere when we strolled a round there. Visiting Georgetown is best without rain.
Written 2 August 2023
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Nomad178621
1 contribution
May 2023
Loved the vibe in Georgetown. Pretty historical homes with lots if interesting stories and beautiful garden tours.
Visit Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato for vegan nd non vegan gelato. I loved the chocolate and coffee options for the vegan gelato.
Visit Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato for vegan nd non vegan gelato. I loved the chocolate and coffee options for the vegan gelato.
Written 6 July 2023
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Mike H
Saint Louis, MO299 contributions
Jun 2023
There is a lot of architecture to see in the area, but it is not easy to find parking, and the traffic is heavy. We found a place to street park a few miles out, and walked.
Written 23 June 2023
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Travel_Girl_Reviews
London, UK505 contributions
May 2023 • Business
Georgetown is really pretty with beautiful old houses and many independent stores. It is, however, very busy and so feels quite chaotic.
The restaurants are often heaving and sidewalks so busy to even walk down
The restaurants are often heaving and sidewalks so busy to even walk down
Written 16 May 2023
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Mandy B
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Family
Awful grip of a place walked from Georgetown park and a man wearing no shoes possibly on drugs sprinted into an old man walking with two women and knocked him and himself clear to the ground then he was looking around for someone else to attack we felt very scared and unsafe and walked the opposite way only to encounter even more weird on drug people awful place got an Uber away from it
Written 12 April 2023
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Sylvia A
San Juan, Puerto Rico107 contributions
Hi. How long does it take to walk the Georgetown Waterfront and the Canals?
WalkingOnTravels
Washington DC, DC78 contributions
Super easy. The Canals are about 2-3 blocks off M Street. You just stroll along them. The waterfront is another 3-4 blocks beyond that. Enjoy!
Lorena Moreno
Vila Velha, ES464 contributions
I have only 2 days in Washington and will stay close to the Union Station. Is it worth to visit Georgetown in a morning day?
Hiran Horta - Brazil
Sao Paulo, SP186 contributions
You'd better get off at the Foggy Bottom station and walk to Pennsylvania Avenue heading to the Saint Stephen Martyr church (which is the Kenedy's church, and it's worth going in and getting some pictures of them inside) and from there keep going up to George Town
Logan K
Camarillo, CA167 contributions
I’m staying in Cheater, Va for work. Should I drive a certain distance and then hop on the metro to get into Georgetown and downtown DC? If so is there a stop you recommend?
Perspectives009
Atlanta, GA10 contributions
It has been a while; however, the metro stop at Key Bridge is an easy walk into the middle of Georgetown. May want to Google ‘Washington DC Metro’ to see the updated map. Hope you have fun!
Any bedbugs lately?
Jeffrey M
Allen Park, MI279 contributions
No bed bugs were found
yan6662015
Macau, China7 contributions
1. If I am getting a uber to Georgetown, where should I ask him/her to drop me off at?
2. If I have a saturday morning there, what are the must go places?
3. Any nice restaurant for lunch?
Thanks a lot!
T6040FZchristinac
Washington, United States10 contributions
Spend some time on the waterfront! I love it as the sun goes down. And if it's not too hot and humid, and if you are up for it, it's worth walking to the Kennedy Center.
jinkel0392
Mystic, CT
I'll be in DC for a few days and thought of going to Georgetown because of all the good reviews but when I search for stuff to do it looks like food and shopping (I'm going to DC for the museums but I do like historic areas). Is it worth the effort to make my way to Georgetown, any links/suggestions for things to do in the area? Thanks!
Frederic S
16 contributions
Hi! MS NW and Wisconsin Avenue brim with cafes, shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants, so its definitely worth spending a few hours there. If you like history, check out the Old Stone House, the oldest building in DC, founded in 1755. Have a look at the amazing gothic style university and the exorcist steps and house. If you have plenty of time, walk up Wisconsin Avenue until you reach the amazing Washington National Cathedral. Alternatively, take the metro to Tenley Town Station and walk down Wisconsin Avenue for about a mile and a half until you get to the Cathedral and all the shops and restaurants. Georgetown Waterfront Park is great in spring and summer for a drink or a meal by the Potomac River. Enjoy!
marben2016
Smyrna, GA1 contribution
Best hotel for Memorial Day parade near route
Giorgio G
Washington DC, DC1,378 contributions
Best hotel close to the Memorial Day Parade? The Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill or across the street, a bit smaller and more charming, The Liaison Capitol Hill. On New Jersey Ave., two blocks from the Mall.
catlady-usa
24 contributions
we will be DC next month and try to go Georgetown, is taking a uber better than driving? Thank you.
LJucha
Carlsbad, CA271 contributions
We didn't have a car and used the metro which was easy to use and Lyft. Traffic was terrible. I wouldn't drive. I don't recall seeing parking so not even sure that situation. But Georgetown was cool. We walked around and ate at tony and joes seafood on the water overlooking Kennedy center. One of our best meals in town. Enjoy
hola Sue, gracias por la informacion de georgetown, dc. quisiera saber cuanto tiempo le dedicaria a esta pequeña ciudad cuando solo tengo una semana para conocer Washington. Hay lugares turisticos baratos?
gracias
bernie469
Bruckneudorf, Austria783 contributions
Hello
For the part of Georgetown only you will need one day. Do not forget to visit the "Old stone house" and also the old water path in the south with the 4 locks. Have fun!"
lindsay o
Ligonier, IN9 contributions
We will be in Washington dc in July. I would like to walk around Georgetown for a couple hours in the late evening when the temperature cools down to look at some of the sights like the canal, the waterfront park and the old homes. Would the late evening (about 8-10pm) be a safe time to walk around those areas of Georgetown?
Kevin Parsakia
Vienna, VA3,003 contributions
Yes... you might need to be aware of the drunks and homeless but plenty of police presence. You should look into Uber or lyfte if it gets to late.
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- (0.19 km) The Georgetown House
- Restaurants near Georgetown:
- (0.03 km) Capital One Café
- (0.04 km) City Tavern Club
- (0.04 km) 90 Second Pizza
- (0.05 km) Reren Lamen & Bar
- (0.06 km) El Centro
- Attractions near Georgetown:
- (0.05 km) Georgetown Tobacco
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