Georgetown, Washington DC: Address, Phone Number, Georgetown Reviews: 4.5/5
Georgetown
Georgetown
4.5
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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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The area
Neighbourhood: Georgetown
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Restaurants
2,733 within 5 kms
Baked and Wired
1,051
0.3 km$ • Bakeries • American • Cafe
Filomena Ristorante - Georgetown
2,676
92 m$$ - $$$ • Italian • Tuscan • Sicilian
il Canale
1,164
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Martin's Tavern
1,355
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Pub
Chez Billy Sud
252
0.2 km$$$$ • French • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Clyde's of Georgetown
1,758
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
La Chaumiere
497
0.5 km$$$$ • French • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Peacock Café
303
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • American • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Fiola Mare DC
1,085
0.4 km$$$$ • Italian • Seafood • Mediterranean
Pizzeria Paradiso Georgetown
397
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Attractions
600 within 10 kms
DC Environmental Film Fest
3
0.2 kmCultural Events
Grace Episcopal Church
1
0.2 kmHistoric Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Old Stone House
147
0.2 kmHistoric Sites
Georgetown Station Post Office
5
0.2 kmArchitectural Buildings • Government Buildings
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (in Georgetown)
12
0.3 kmNational Parks
Francis Scott Key Bridge
3
0.3 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
Washington Harbour
147
0.5 kmHistoric Walking Areas
Georgetown Waterfront Park
63
0.5 kmWater Parks
St. John's Episcopal Church
3
0.3 kmHistoric Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Georgetown University
248
0.8 kmHistoric Sites • Educational sites
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4.5
2,998 reviews
Excellent
1,849
Very good
941
Average
166
Poor
28
Terrible
14
Nermoz68
Cairo, Egypt6 contributions
Jun 2022
I loved walking all over Georgetown, cute little houses and beautiful gardens, the nice boutiques and shops, interesting cafes and restaurants. It was a lovely experience overall.
Written 14 June 2022
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Bergmom
Duluth, Minnesota395 contributions
May 2022 • Family
These neighborhoods are definitely worth a stroll around! Lots of shops- my daughter liked H & M, Aerie, Urban Outfitters but they have a TJ Maxx, lots of food options, a couple tourist-type stores, juice and coffee bars, etc. We got there from DV via MetroBus with one transfer (easy) and then got back to DC via MetroBus to the Rosslyn Station and then took the Metro back to DC. It’s easy to load money on the SmarTrip app and just tap your phone when you get on the MetroBus or train. Weekend trips are cheap or free and most day trips cost us $2- MUCH less than an Uber.
Written 24 May 2022
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steve
Sedona, AZ4 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
I have never been to Georgetown but my pre trip impression would be an ivy elite college town. After today, I had to check the map to remind me we were in Georgetown. For a pre Memorial Day weekend, I thought the town was dirty and upkept with garbage littering the streets. There are absolutely no benches to sit and meandor down M street. Francis Scott Key park, with majestic views of the Potomac is in disrepair and overgrown with wisteria, hiding the views of graffiti and lack of maintenance. #disappointed
Written 22 May 2022
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Anne O
Argyle, TX3,747 contributions
Apr 2022
Georgetown is a lovely section DC with many great restaurants, shops and residential areas. We enjoyed eating and strolling through the streets and parks. A short walk to Massachusetts Ave. and Embassy Row can be added to a visit.
Written 9 May 2022
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Madeleine L
Boston, MA64 contributions
May 2022
Georgetown is a wonderful neighborhood for shopping, eating and drinking. It’s also great just for strolling and people-watching.
Written 9 May 2022
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Eriko
Santa Monica, CA151 contributions
Apr 2022
There are shops that I am familiar with on M and Q street, so I avoided them. I came here to get a sense of Georgetown. Take a walk along the canals and side streets to see the beauty of this neighborhood. I want to live here! The waterfront is gorgeous! There are restaurants along the waterfront as well as outdoor sculptures . Georgetown is truly a gem.
Written 5 May 2022
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Chris D
Athens, GA45 contributions
Apr 2022
Georgetown serves as more of a break from the hustle and bustle of the city than as a “tourist attraction.” However, it is one of our favorite areas in DC for that exact reason. The historic homes are beautiful and walking through the neighborhoods is so relaxing. The restaurants are generally very good and the bars offer everything from super nice craft cocktails to college dive bar atmospheres.
Georgetown University is also a nice stop in the area. The buildings are striking and the grounds are beautiful.
There is also the waterfront park, which is great for lounging in the sun, watching the boats or rowers passing by, and resting your aching feet from all the walking that you have inevitably done.
The downside (for some) is that there are no Metro rail stops in Georgetown, so the only access is by car, walking, or bus line.
Georgetown University is also a nice stop in the area. The buildings are striking and the grounds are beautiful.
There is also the waterfront park, which is great for lounging in the sun, watching the boats or rowers passing by, and resting your aching feet from all the walking that you have inevitably done.
The downside (for some) is that there are no Metro rail stops in Georgetown, so the only access is by car, walking, or bus line.
Written 2 May 2022
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Anthony D
Katy, TX19 contributions
Mar 2022
Georgetown is one of the most charming places for walking, shopping and eating. The University and surrounding area are a wonderful draw for students and visitors.
Written 14 April 2022
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Sander_Yoho
Den Bosch, The Netherlands1,097 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Everybody told us that we must visit Georgetown. We went there by bike, but you probably really need to stroll around, as we didn’t know where to go. It has an old stone house but that didn’t seem very interesting. Maybe our expectations as Europeans were too high.
Written 1 April 2022
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Sylvia A
San Juan, Puerto Rico106 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, ES462 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
23 contributions
we will be DC next month and try to go Georgetown, is taking a uber better than driving? Thank you.
LJucha
Carlsbad, CA264 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, Austria738 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, VA2,979 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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- Hotels near Georgetown:
- (0.18 km) Rosewood Washington DC
- (0.23 km) The Georgetown Inn
- (0.26 km) The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
- (0.25 km) The Graham Georgetown
- (0.19 km) The Georgetown House
- Restaurants near Georgetown:
- (0.03 km) Capital One Café
- (0.04 km) UNO Chicago Grill
- (0.04 km) 90 Second Pizza
- (0.05 km) Reren Lamen & Bar
- (0.06 km) El Centro
- Attractions near Georgetown:
- (0.03 km) Nathan's
- (0.05 km) Georgetown Tobacco
- (0.05 km) Georgetown Tee's
- (0.06 km) Blues Alley
- (0.13 km) Mr. Smith's of Georgetown