livableNEIGHBORHOODS
Urban & Walkable
downtown, the hill, u-street, dupont circle, foggy bottom...
Central DC's historic row house neighborhoods, dotted with some new apartments & developments, offer walkability, scenic monuments & greenways, plus proximity to downtown & government offices, good transit connections, hip cafes & murals, trendy bars & restaurants, and outdoor markets.
Artsy & Historic
georgetown, glover park, midtown, cleveland park...
Some fine historic areas offer a bit more family-friendly vibe, while remaining close to the action, and still immersed amidst museums, schools, parks, cultural venues, and offering neighborhood restaurants & boutiques, some fresh & new, others "institutions" that have served & charmed generations.
Affluent & Tranquil
spring valley, chevy chase, wesley heights, forest hills...
DC has manged to retain numerous verdant old neighborhoods, offering tranquility amidst the parks & monuments, wealthy, wooded and manicured, with tree-lined streets boasting a variety of fine spacious homes & gardens, some gated enclaves, others offering a family-friendly, community vibe.
