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Originally built up as a shipping port due to its location on the banks of the Potomac River, present-day Georgetown is far more likely to be home to fashionistas than fish mongers.

With high-end shops, swanky lounges, lively sports bars, and a glut of restaurants with some of the most beautiful views of the river, Georgetown is where politicians, tourists, and current and former Georgetown University students all rub elbows.

When in town, Hollywood’s elite are frequently spotted sipping coffee or browsing high-end shops along the main drag of M Street, but the neighborhood itself already possesses some celebrity cred of its own: “The Exorcist” stairs featured in the classic 1973 movie of the same name are a popular attraction, both for movie buffs and thigh-busting workouts.

Several historic buildings – including the Old Stone House erected in 1765 – highlight the fact that this neighborhood is older than Washington, DC itself, but the businesses that now populate the cobblestone streets are anything but antiquated.

Crisp October nights don’t keep Georgetownians from fervently celebrating Halloween, while warm weather days all year bring the blue-blooded masses to the Georgetown Waterfront restaurants to drink and watch college crew teams or million dollar yachts glide across the Potomac.

Riding a mule-drawn boat down the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is a signature tourist activity, and although much of the canal outside of Georgetown has been drained, anyone in need of more strenuous activity can grab a bike and hit the towpaths that rim the old canal route. Thanks to a series of interconnected trails, it’s possible to ride more than three hundred traffic-free miles all the way to Pittsburgh, PA.

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What to Do in Georgetown

pâtisserie poupon

Affluent / All Ages / All Types

Reviewed by Kelly M.

"My Take: Located on the quieter area of Georgetown’s Wisconsin Street, Pâtisserie Poupon is the perfect place to get a quick treat while shopping or e ..." more

1645 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20007

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Blues Alley

40s / Button-downs / Couples / Jazz

Party Earth Review Despite its name, Blues Alley is a cozy little joint that’s all about the jazz. Widely popular with a diverse mix of jazz lovers, this Georgetown institution has been hosting live music ... more

1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007

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Dolcezza

20s / 30s / Affluent / All Ages / Café

Reviewed by Kelly M.

"My Take: On a warm, sunny afternoon of Georgetown’s Wisconsin Street, I headed over to the picturesque gelateria known as Dolcezza. This gelateria doe ..." more

1560 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007

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Thunder Burger & Bar

Affluent / A-list / All Ages / Art

Reviewed by Dylan H.

"My Take: Thunder Burger is one of the more well known dinner spots in Georgetown, but is also a must visit for Sunday brunch. There is rarely a wait o ..." more

3056 M Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007

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George

Bar / Button-downs / Club / DJ / Dance

Party Earth Review Tucked away on a small back street, George is a hidden gem in Georgetown, at least for those lucky enough to be on the guest list. That shouldn’t imply that the venue’ ... more

3251 Prospect Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

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L2 Lounge

30s / 40s / Absinthe / Affluent / Club

Party Earth Review The line of text in L2 Lounge’s membership application is clear: “There are no free memberships. It doesn't matter who you are or who you think you know.” Such is the great equalizer ... more

3315 Cady’s Alley NW
Washington, DC 20007

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Mr. Smith's of Georgetown

30s / 40s / Barbeque / Beer / Blazers

Party Earth Review Young revelers pining for a hopping piano bar, expansive patio, or a simple American menu that won’t break the bank won’t do better in this neck of DC than Mr. Smith’s of Georgetown ... more

3104 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

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C&O Canal

All Ages / All Types / Free / Park

Party Earth Review Parallel to the Potomac River, the C&O Canal provides an almost entirely uninterrupted trail that extends 184.5 miles from upscale Georgetown all the way to Cumberland, Maryland. Constructed ... more

Georgetown Visitor Center
1057 Thomas Jefferson Street NW Washington, DC 20007
Trail: Parallels the Potomac River from Georgetown all the way to Cumberland, Maryland

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M Street

Affluent / All Ages / All Types

Party Earth Review Home to some of the District’s most popular restaurants, bars, and high-end shops, M Street is a central part of the Georgetown experience, especially for the fourteen thousand students ... more

Between Rock Creek Parkway and the Key Bridge
Washington, DC 20007

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Pizzeria Paradiso

Beer / Beer Lovers / Casual / Lunch

Party Earth Review Pizza connoisseurs know that a good pie is nearly equivalent to paradise, and if the line running out the door at Georgetown’s Pizzeria Paradiso is any indication of quality ... more

3282 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

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Smith Point

Affluent / Bar / Business Casual

Party Earth Review Established by a former fraternity social director from Villanova University – principally as a means to congregate with a few hundred of his closest friends – Smith Point has grown ... more

1338 Wisconsin Avenue
Washington, DC 20007

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Modern

Bottle Service / Club / Dance / VIP

Party Earth Review Formerly a sports bar, Modern is now an upscale club – and one of the first to take root in an area better known for its pubs and taverns. Few jocks remain at this subterranean ... more

3287 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

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