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Downtown Neighborhoods Adams Morgan Location and Culture

With a never-sleep vibe, Adams Morgan is one of D.C.’s most culturally diverse areas with a real international flair. Its mix of ethnic restaurants and popular bars keep the main street area of Columbia Road busy on most nights. This area attracts young professionals, families and retirees, creating a diverse neighborhood both ethnically and demographically. The blending of many cultures makes this a hotspot for good cuisine and new experiences in bars, food trucks, and boutiques. Because of this area’s steady popularity, there are plenty of new and old apartment buildings in addition to row houses off the main streets of 18th Street and Columbia Road. Housing Housing in the area is mostly Federal style architecture with most homes sporting simple lines, limited details, and bold colors. There are eclectic single-family homes and apartments are available for rent, in addition to newer apartment District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) are one of the many options for education inside D.C. DCPS offers public education from kindergarten through 12th grade based on location and education through the city’s more than 52 public charter schools. There are also approximately 92 private schools, which provide many residents with an appealing alternative to public school education. Activities and Landmarks Madams Organ Blues Bar is a local hotspot with a long reputation as a fun gathering place. It contains a huge mural of the Madam on the building and a maze of floors for visitors to explore. complexes. Schooling

The neighborhood has its own heritage trail that you can follow to learn the colorful history of the area. Adams Morgan’s great location also makes it easy to travel to other areas of town for entertainment. Locals can often be found out and about on weekend nights grabbing dinner or drinks with friends. Lots of little pocket restaurants offering outdoor seating in the warmer months are scattered all over the neighborhood with many bars and pubs for a relaxing night with friends. + 18th & U + Meze Restaurant + Bar Charley + Mellow Mushroom Pizzeria + The Diner + Grand Duchess

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