We were coming back to Charleston from Myrtle Beach and decided to have a pit stop at this historic downtown. It is Charleston's quieter little sister. As South Carolina's third-oldest city, nestled in the middle of the state's Hammock Coast, Georgetown boasts a rich history that is palpable as you walk along the historic houses and oak-lined streets. We took a Stroll along the historic Harborwalk- The Georgetown Harborwalk runs parallel to Front Street, the main drag of downtown Georgetown. Also had breakfast at Thomas' café. This has been a local favorite for 75+ years - you'll likely see some of them sitting at the counter in Thomas Cafe t-shirts. The city's relaxed pace, scenic river views, and friendly locals make it a great destination for a weekend retreat or an easy little day trip. read more

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Georgetown is a young charming DC neighborhood with Federal-style architecture, cobblestone streets & shops. Lots of upscale shops & all of the usual chains. Sephora, H&M, Athleta, Apple, Ralph Lauren, Sweaty Betty, Everlane, Viori, Anthropologie, Lululemon,.. Each block was filled with hoards of young women carrying shopping bags. The dining scene is defined by upmarket restaurants and waterfront seafood spots, while nightlife spans boisterous college bars, traditional taverns and intimate live music lounges. Georgetown Waterfront Park has a riverside promenade and gardens, and there's a bike path along the Canal. They are known for their cupcakes & we were told Levian Bakery & Georgetown Cupcake are the best. read more

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Lovely neighborhood of DC. It's busy, they've made strides in making it more pedestrian friendly by expanding the sidewalks in some areas, and there are tons of restaurants, bars, and shops to spend an entire day dropping cash at all the fancy spots. The area is totally walkable! The DC Circulator unfortunately was discontinued as of 2024, but the city buses run up and down to downtown DC and toward Rossyln and northern Virginia pretty regularly. My friend and I regularly come here for Halloween and Christmas to check out the residential neighborhood just north of the main drag, and it's always exciting to see how the wealthy decorate! read more

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It's always a good time in Georgetown, DC -- and an even better time if/when you can score a decent parking space. There's everything from cobblestone streets, rich architecture, restaurants, markets, shopping, vast nightlife/lounges, waterfront views, and art walks. It's a popular DC tourist town, but don't let that discourage you from checking out the scenery and getting your steps in. __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish read more

Georgetown - A GLOOMY DAY IN GEORGETOWN - Local Flavor Near Me

One of the most unique neighborhood's in DC with a lot of history and interesting landmarks. Georgetown is a historic neighborhood located off the borders and Potomac River of Washington D.C, with plenty of restaurants, great views, bars, shopping and interesting eating options. It's a neighborhood with loads of old DC culture, trendy vibe & college atmosphere during the nights and is a great place to go walking about and wandering throughout the day. While in this area do check my favorites Sequoia-- great place to eat and grab a drink when enjoying the views of the DC waterfront and landmarks. Also, Chaia --a great little taco place and Baked and Wired --definitely one of the best cupcakes spots in DC. The canal area is also a great place to visit and take a leisure stroll....It's also a great opportunity for photos! :P Actually, the entire neighborhood offers up the perfect scene for photography and Instagram enthusiast alike. There's really a lot of great shopping options in Georgetown as well. There are a number of name brand big-box stores and equally a lot of unique mom& pop shops with great finds. So I would recommend spending the entire day there if time permits to explore the surrounding Georgetown area and it's landmarks; but half a day is enough to give you a quick run of this great neighborhood. read more

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It's alright. It's mostly a tourist trap overrun with families and college kids (mostly groups of college girls). I don't come here that often because of the crowd. Most of the really cool independent places have been run out by high rents, so it's mostly corporate chains or luxury retailers who can afford the area. I wonder where all the college men are. Maybe watching football. I recommend the waterfront for sunset watching. read more

A fun area. Georgetown is DC's oldest neighborhood. It certainly looks like it's old. Besides the overpriced restaurants and shops, you can enjoy the old buildings. This place is bad for cars and good for walking. It has plenty of places to eat. Many restaurants are locally owned. There's a lot that are ethnic and many that are friendly for vegetarians. A lot of places to go here. The best Mexican place is Chiaia Tacos. It also has quite a few bakeries. There's one like every block or so. Getting here from downtown the best way is the DC Circulator bus. It's a lot better than driving. There's not a lot of parking spaces. read more

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A very charming part of DC. There is a great collection of unique eats and shopping. It is an area that has done a great job maintaining its history while still being relevant today. Georgetown has great views of the Potomac river with Arlington on the other side and views of the John F. Kennedy Music center and the Watergate. This can be seen from multiple restaurants or from walking alongside the riverbank. One thing that I like to do here when the weather is nice is kayak this area. They have a rental place next to the waterfront park on the other side of under the bridge. The only reason I do not give this neighborhood 5 stars is because they have denied having a metro stop and street parking is tough to find. You are likely going to have to pay to park when visiting. Besides that I enjoy everytime I visit this part of town! read more

One of my favorite areas during my visit to Washington DC. I would love to live here! The main street for shopping and restaurants is M street and Wisconsin. I really enjoyed walking through the canal areas and the side streets to soak in the architecture and quaint shops and restaurants. This area is not close to any Metro stations but it is close to the Waterfront and that is a place I highly recommend to see too. read more

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If there was a large canyon here, it'd be Gorgetown. Whereas if there was a funny monkey hanging out here, it'd be Curious Georgetown. And if it were in Pennsylvania, it'd be Valley-Forgetown. But it's not. So that's that, then. I severely underestimated this area of DC. Of course it is one of the most touristy areas with lots of cute people-watching and it's hard not to enjoy walking around these old streets with the famous Exorcist steps, the beautiful college campus, all kinds of boutiques and overpriced high street shops, and lovely old-style decor. But there is another side to Georgetown that I only discovered the most recent time I visited. And that is all of the secret hidden food gems on the backstreets which aren't a particular secret on Yelp but were secret to me until my most recent visit. Because I don't usually pay attention to touristy areas and stuff with 1,000 reviews. But I was wrong in some of these cases! They are absolutely wonderful! Falafel Inc, which has one of the best missions of any place I've ever eaten at, and some of the best tasting Middle Eastern food, is my top choice. Their Falafel is second to none and all of their sauces are absolutely spectacular. And there is the wonderful District Donuts which is up to the standard of NYC, and Simply Banh Mi which is great for sandwiches and bubble tea, as well as lots of other little gems, which I will continue to explore next time I'm in Georgetown. Parking can be really iffy and traffic sucks, which are the only reasons I almost didn't give it 5. read more

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Amazing area with nice bars and restaurants! The home of Georgetown University it possesses a high amount of college students nightlife.

My wife and I spent close to 20 years studying, eating and driving around Georgetown. Street parking can be found, but read the signs carefully. Now as nonresidents, the easiest way around is the DC Circulator. There are 2 routes which service most of the public points of interest. The Rosslyn route crosses Key Bridge and passes the Exorcist Stairs and M Street before turning toward Dupont Circle. The Georgetown Route services Wisconsin Avenue. The eastbound route turns past Filomena Ristorante to cover the the Washington Harbour/Georgetown Waterfront area before heading toward Chinatown and Union Station. Bring comfortable shoes and loaded credit cards. Make reservations if possible. Send the kids to Booeymonger's and grownups to brunch at Clyde's. Meet at the waterfront. There is plenty to eat, do and see. read more

A real hidden gem of a place to visit in DC. I though it was just the school but it is so much more of an experience. There are mom & pop places as well as bigger stores to shop like Banana Republic, Panera, Georgetown Cupcakes, Dean & DeLuca, and more. We wanted to try some of the local eating and shops since you can eat at Panera any where. Lot of fun walking areas and water to see and hear. Very peaceful and enjoyable to stop at. Love the locks and unique water effects you find walking around. Will be back when I have more time on my next visit to DC read more

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Too bad it was foggy and rainy when I went. However, you can see Virginia right across the high rise overpass. Nice water view to stroll along and admire over. Shops and eateries in its vicinity. A charming neighborhood. read more

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It is so fun to walk up and down M and Wisconsin Streets. Different it is from day to night. Shopping by day. Entertainment by night. The places I try not to miss when I am here are: Hu's Shoes & Hu's Wear, unique boutiques Paul, delicious chocolate croissants The entertainment I choose when in town are: Das & Bodega, Ethiopian & Tapas for dinner Pinstripes & Blues Alley, bocce & jazz Clyde's & Ra Ra Irish Pub, drinks & Harps CHEERS! read more

Georgetown - Shoes and The Night - that's life :) - Local Flavor Near Me

There is so much to love about Georgetown, some things readily apparent and others no so. I've wandered G'town many times, stayed in a hotel there and rented a VRBO...you get the idea. The architecture and old buildings are certainly super charming. Wander off the main streets of M St. & Wisconsin Ave. and you'll find interesting neighborhoods, the canal and the Potomac waterfront. Along the main thoroughfares, you'll discover lots of eateries, shopping and a mix of odds 'n ends. A walk through the campus of Georgetown U. is okay - not mind-blowing or anything. Actually, I much prefer walking through Volta Street Park and watching the locals do their thing. Georgetown seems like a small town within a larger city and it's easy to want to stay in its confines and never leave, but trust me, there are other amazing D.C. neighborhoods to discover. If you're new to DC and want to enjoy one neighborhood on your first visit, check out Georgetown. Bottom line: I love the place... 4.75 stars (parking and traffic sucks -.25) read more

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You're probably just thinking "yeah that highly-ranked school". Actually, there is a lot more to it. Right next to Georgetown is Georgetown haha. The school is also a neighborhood in D.C. The neighborhood features shops that are trendy, up-scale, and perfect to do window shopping. Some shops you can find in this nice neighborhood include Ralph Lauren, Nike, Sephora, and the famous Georgetown Cupcakes. My first visit into the neighborhood, I thought I'd be cute dressed up with four inch heels walking around a rich neighborhood. Never. Again. The area is hilly and I actually wondered how I didn't take a tumble backwards because the areas are cobbly and some are steep. But hey, if you want a calf workout, walk around Georgetown (the school too, since its a bit hilly in some areas) with 4 inch heels or higher haha. It can get crowded with students from the nearby school, tourists, employees from the shops or ones visiting from other areas in D.C, and there is limited parking (mostly side parking available). read more

2019 Review 6/100 Georgetown the neighborhood, as opposed to Georgetown the school. This is a lovely little area of D.C. Yes, it's a bit touristy nowadays. But, if you can get past that, it's a great place for an afternoon stroll. Do some shopping and grab a cup of coffee from one of the cafes. The streets are lined with trendy boutiques and plenty of stops for foodies. Even if you can't afford the shopping (me) it's a beautiful place to just walk. I try to make a trip to Georgetown every time I'm in D.C. read more

This place has plenty to see, the main streets is full of boutiques, restaurants, and cafes. The waterfront park is great to take a stroll and enjoy the potomac river, which also has restaurant to dine in. The park has plenty of area where you can sit and enjoy the evening. The only hassle is the parking, fee to park. read more

Georgetown is one of those charming city neighborhoods that reminds me of a village in the city. In my eyes Georgetown is to Washington DC what the Garden District is to New Orleans, Las Olas Boulevard is to Ford Lauderdale, and what Haight-Ashbury is to San Francisco. It is a unique district of its own. As a matter of fact, Georgetown which is bounded by Georgetown University to the west, the Potomac River to the south, Rock Creek to the east, and Burlieth with Glover Park to the north; was a city independent of Washington City until 1871 when Congress formed the District of Columbia. On the third day in Washington DC, we'd walk from Homewood Suites at Thomas Circle to Georgetown to explore the neighborhood. When we walked into Georgetown via Dupont Circle, P Street, and Rock Creek Park, we felt as if we walked into a garden city. The parkland buffering this central west Washington DC neighborhood, gives pedestrians the feeling that they have entered a different city. The pathway brought us to Georgetown ' main thoroughfare M Street. As soon as we stepped onto M Street we were enveloped by historic buildings that included 19th century tudor homes. The charming attribute about Georgetown is that it is a living historic preservation district. The bars, restaurants, boutiques, banks, and businesses are in buildings that appear similar to when George Washington walked here. And speaking of George Washington, Georgetown is not named after the first President of the United States. As we walked west on M Street toward Georgetown University, I observed restaurants serving food from throughout the world including Ethiopian and Vietnamese cuisine. What I didn't see was McDonald's and Burger King. M Street is a wide road that was as straight as an arrow. Contrary to the way my mind envisioned it, there were no cobblestone surfaces and gentle curves. There were a lot of surveillance cameras that are everyplace in Washington DC. This provided a feeling that Big Brother was watching out for the bad guy. We'd walk M Street to Wisconsin Avenue at the crossroads of Georgetown. If we continued a couple of more blocks, we'd end up in Georgetown University. Georgetown is built on bluffs overlooking the Potomac River. The upshot is that a walk on the streets connecting M Street to the Georgetown Waterfront is on some of the steepest terrain in Washington DC. The views across the Potomac River towards Roosevelt Island and Arlington, Virginia are worth it. A stroll along the Georgetown Waterfront that parallels the Potomac River is more worth it. Walking in Georgetown is more than taking in the sights of a living historic preservation district. The Georgetown Waterfront and C&O Canal are parallel to M Street. Both walks are the antithesis of commercialism. Both the C&O Canal and Waterfront Waterfront Park are linear paths along scenic waterways in a historic area. The neat thing is that if a couple visits Georgetown and one of them wants to go shopping and the other doesn't, then the shopper could browse in the shops and the other person can enjoy the outdoors. By the time we made it to the Waterfront we were hungry. We'd dine in a restaurant at the Swedish Embassy on the Potomac River. Of course there happened to be a Starbuck's nearby to load up on some coffee to keep the energy for more walking in Georgetown. We walked up Wisconsin Avenue past M Street. The street narrowed after a gentle curve. We'd past one charming storefront after another until the Central business district winded down. By this time we were winded down and it was time to catch a cab back. At the crossroads of Georgetown it took little effort to find a cab. As the cab headed east on M Street towards downtown, it was obvious that driving a car into Georgetown is a hastle. From the comfort of the passenger seat, I witnessed the stop and go traffic on M Street and saw the shortage of parking. From my observation walking is truly the best means of reaching Georgetown. This brings up a point that the closest Metro station is a mile from Georgetown. If you take the subway, you'll have to combine it with walking, a cab, or bus. Georgetown is a village in Washington DC that is a must see. Even though there are surveillance cameras all over, please bring your own camera to capture the charm of Georgetown that will live on in photographs. read more

I am really unsure if all these yelpers are talking of the same place that I am - like seriously?! What DONT u like about Georgetown.. Maybe I am too fobby still, but M-street holds way more charm for me than Adams Morgan ever will - for real! Unlike Adams Morgan, I don't get hit on by drunkass 'pants-on-the-ground' kids in base ball caps, I dont have to maneuver myself on the sidewalk like I was Pac-man, nor do I ever need to try and control myself from retching over girls in dresses that make everything bulge.. like seriously! Oh the best part - I DONT have to deal with any people coming out of the obnoxious District - gross!! Anyways, back to my fav place! I can come here mid morning for a lazy, summer brunch, and then spend an hour just whirring around the area, window shopping, chilling, spoiling myself with an occasional cupcake from Sprinkles.. I can come here in the early evening, to spend some time just loitering around the harbor, people watching and lazing on the grass, watch kids frolicking under the water fountain, couples getting their wedding photo shoots done, independent groups practicing their musical acts.. I can come here for an adorable cute dinner date or a causal night out with friends ..there is so many places for dinner and drinks. (yeah, not Rhino) So I may not be an old white lady walking out in the dark, but I still totally dig Georgetown! And Maybe the Georgetown Gods just love me, but I have never had to pay for parking .. if you are willing to make a 5 min walk down to M street, just hit Prospect/ N/ O streets, patience is the key! Just like any other residential cum shopping area in DC, parking can be a b** - pretty much anywhere! So yeah, unless some one can convince me otherwise, Georgetown is an absolutely gorgeous place to hang out! read more

The section of DC where old, white women feel safe enough to walk alone at night. I'd rather hang out anywhere on this list: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/neighborhoods, even #23, than in Georgetown (#3). There is nothing wrong with expensive and high-end. In fact, I strive for that type of life. Georgetown just rubs me the wrong way, and if you pay close attention, many of the shops are chains, and there is nothing unique. Tourists crowd 3, 4, 5, across on the sidewalk. It is congested to drive through. Sure, it is pretty. And yes, I like some of the restaurants there. But in general, I try to avoid Georgetown. It is not worth the hassle, nor dealing with certain types of people that frequent this area. read more

Ok sure, it's not hip and young. It isn't trendy or cool. It's historic-ish and old. And it's interesting. There are the major shopping and dining areas of M St and Wisconsin Ave. Then there's the waterfront. And then there's the actual neighborhood. The row houses are beautiful to look at. The cobblestone streets entice me. It's just a great place to walk around. Yep, there's a lot of tourists. And yeah, it's overpriced. But that doesn't mean there isn't stuff for your average local to enjoy here. From shopping to cupcakes to pedicures to kayaking, I like the occasional afternoon in G-Town. Parking can be difficult, but that's what the Circulator bus is for (and it's only a $1). read more

WARNING: Only go to Georgetown on foot. Do not, I repeat DO NOT, attempt to drive through M Street during any point of any day - regardless if "it's not rush hour"! It seems like G-town is aaaaaalways crowded both on the streets and on the sidewalks (major design flaw that the sidewalks are only about 2 people wide). Throw in the Georgetown students, commuters, tourists, and inevitably long line for Georgetown Cupcakes, and you've got all the ingredients for a natural disaster. Yes, it's great to people watch. Yes, it's great to window shop. But one can only do so much of both before wanting to return to an area of peace, quiet, and affordable stores. Don't get me wrong, I've been to a number of happy hours, dinners, events, and other things in Georgetown and they are all fun. Just trying to give ya a flavor of what you are about to get yourself into when you turn onto the brick-upon-brick streets and sidewalks that are Georgetown! read more

Plenty of fun stores, mom and pop stores, bakeries, restaurants and bars to go to. Very nice place to go to on a nice, warm day to stroll down G town but getting here is the worst. I like to drive here as much as I hate it but yes, parking sucks here especially on nice days. I usually have good luck finding parking here (knock on wood) but just getting down M Street is bad. Alot of tourists too, so be prepared for the crowdedness. And cars don't care they will go 70 mph even seeing you cross the street so don't go unless it tells you to. I don't think the stores are "overpriced or expensive" at all, same stores that are at Tysons are here. Overall, its still a fun place to go hang out at for walking/exercise, eating and shopping. P.S. Georgetown Cupcakes ARE overrated, standing in that stupid, long ass line is outrageous to me. read more

The best thing about this neighbourhood is the architecture and it's close proximity to the Pontomac river which makes it more beautiful. I have always been a fan of places which look like they are on hills. It is a historic neighborhood, commercial, and entertainment district of washington.The commercial corridors of Georgetown are at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue & M Street, which contain high-end shops, bars, restaurants.First of all there is no connectivity to Georgetown by Metro though one can take bus here. Finding parking here is big task because all those Muni meter parking spots seem to be occupied all the time and other parking spots are expensive. This part of the town has little bit of everything from high end shopping centres to restaurants. It is a normal hood with all these stores. I don't like shopping spots and restaurants/pubs/bars in the same area. Best of luck walking through those narrow lanes on both sides of road, they are probably the most narrow sidewalks I have ever seen! FYI- Park your right by the Georgetown River oark by Pontomac watrefront. It is easier to find parking over there and is just 5-7 mins walk to the main gerogetown shopping street. read more

I'll start this review with Georgetown made me want an urban lifestyle and put the nail in the coffin to move downtown in my home town of Tampa! Within reasonable walking distance from Washington itself, this suburb can also be reached by car, bus or Subway. Covers a fair area but easily walked and a morning or afternoon is probably enough to do it justice. The cafe, bars and shops are all a bit upmarket and the shoppers and diners all seem to dress up too. None of your typical tourist tat on sale here! Actually saw Dave Growl from the FOO FIGHTERS walking past us and my jaw dropped. He was super cool and talked to me and my wife. Guess DC is his hometown!!! We stayed a week here at The Savoy and I can not wait to come back to Georgetown and just walk around people watching and just soaking in all the history. Truly one of the best trips I have ever taken. read more

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Walked here all the way from Foggy Bottoms and it only took us about 40-45 minutes, but we had the right group of people and brisk fast walkers, and since we were chatting and laughing all the way, time just seems to lose itself quickly. This little neighborhood town in DC is absolutely charming and since everything is all centrally located down one main street; as I was walking down to my lunch spot, I couldn't help but point at all the brand name stores along the way. At the edge of the town walking in, we passed by the local mom & pop type speciality stores for massages and salons, but when I walk closer to the area where Georgetown University is around; we walked past stores like Banana Republic, Sprinkles, Panera Bread, Georgetown DC Cupcakes, Dean & DeLuca, etc. Additionally, there are also a lot of local eating places as well located in the town. Giving off a powerful, low-key small town feel and definitely a must-visit if you can fit it in to experience one of the more charming neighborhoods of DC. read more

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Has Georgetown improved at all since my last review in 2006? Most likely not at all. Case in point: "I have been to Georgetown and... It is the very dirtiest hole I ever saw for a place of any trade, or respectability of inhabitants" -First Lady Abigail Adams, 1800 Georgetown certainly hasn't improved any over the past 200 plus years which is pathetic. read more

Loved this town! So many restaurants, bars and shops all in one area. Parking is tough and if you find a garage be prepared to pay no less than like $20. So we parked in one place and just walked up and down the town. Lots of happy hours and all kinds of places to eat from super casual to a little fancy. Happy hours as well! I love an area that you can just do about everything lol read more

What's to like? The waterfront. Maybe the canal. What's not to like? Pretty much everything else. read more

Georgetown seems to be the area that most DC residents and tourists go for shopping. There are lots of clothing stores, some eateries, and a few great places for dessert and sweets. M Street and Wisconsin is where most of the action is. Parking is tough, but doable. read more

Georgetown is a trendy neighborhood with tiny homes, fashionable boutiques, tons of eateries and just a great place to stroll and people watch. The only downside that comes with all that is the parking situation. Good luck trying to find street parking. Garage parking is available but very tight. read more

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Really great area with lots of high end shops. Great for walking and dining, and of course, cupcakes... Ridiculous lines wrapped around Georgetown cupcakes. read more

Georgetown is a beautiful campus and town. My mom was a student in Georgetown who was a genius. I went to Georgetown and saw that it was exactly like a Hogwarts the 2nd. It's an extremely nice and old building. The design inside is like a kings palace decor. The town itself is amazing. There are places to stop and eat a treat and many restaurants. Please consider visiting. read more

Maybe if you're already in the area it's ok to walk around, but otherwise nothing too spectacular to see. Lots of little shops etc, and a few cool looking homes, but again, not worth trekking across town to get to. read more

GEORGETTE TOWN Georgette's a beautiful girl and God does she know it.. A trust-fund baby that's had money for so long that she's lost sight of how much things should reasonably cost.. I've watched her casually spend 40 dollars on parking, a couple of hundred on a bottle of mediocre wine, and 5 bucks for a dry cupcake. She does have a certain overindulged charm, but she spends so much time admiring her own gorgeous reflection in antique mirrors that I sometimes feel she's grown out of touch with the rest of us. She votes liberal, but maintains conservative tastes. Ms. Town's long since given up on work and instead spends her days in and out of boutiques (though her favorite Arab rag merchants have long lost their leases and fucked off). It's been observed that she wipes her ass with silk - Hermes scarves might be closer to the mark. She drives a BMW, and sometimes a Benz, but only the C class. It's easier to parallel park in her neighborhood and she comes from money old enough that she doesn't have to impress anyone. ADAM MORGAN He's a cool, laid back guy - knows how to have a good time. Loves his curries, sushi and his tacos - and loves washing them down with copious amounts of beer even more. Adam's always had a lot going for him - A good-looking mixed race kid of Ethiopian and Salvadorian ancestry. Unfortunately, in his desire to become more corporate - more American - he's slowly turned his back on the very things that made him so likeable. He lost the accent, bought a million-dollar condo, and stopped frequenting his favorite bodegas and holes in the walls. His old friends caught onto his pretentions, and stopped visiting. In their place he's found some new friends. I've caught him spending more time with the Hipsters in recent days - lots of ironic T-shirts, Converse low tops and fedoras floating around lately... He's picked up a pretty bad cocaine habit at some point so there's a surprising number of thugs hanging about ready to supply. I still visit him from time to time - we'll occasionally grab a bourbon and reminisce about the bad old days. Deep down I think we both know things aren't the same and I can't help but feel that we're drifting apart.. YUSETTE REET The freshman wall flower has certainly blossomed into a popular senior. She worked hard to reinvent herself - got a complete makeover and is suddenly the talk of the town... I can recall at time when she mostly rolled with crackheads, crack dealers, and the occasional ex-con-turned Muslims. These days I see her in the company of lawyers, journalists, professors, and consultants with impossible to comprehend job descriptions. I raise my glass to local girl made good - she deserves her success. CHIN A. TOWN His parents might be proud. He certainly made very lucrative choices with the real estate he inherited - sold nearly all of their properties to the highest bidder. So now, in place of Chinese Medicine stores with endless cabinets of dried ginseng, grasshopper legs and wolfberries there now stands the Verizon Center, H&M and Hooters. Chin seems satisfied with his decision, but I think we can all agree that we've lost something. CHEVY CHASE We've all got friends that we only see once a year almost to remind ourselves just why we no longer keep in touch. Mr. Chase is as lacking in charisma and flavor as the actor of the same name... It doesn't help matters that his place is a super pain in the ass to get to owing to the epic traffic up Wisconsin Ave. BROOKE LAND A sleepy old gal that who's best days are admittedly behind her. She'll still occasionally make it out to hang out with the Catholic U kids or odd blue collar city employee, but for the most part she's home by nine. She's Baptist living in the shadow of the largest Catholic church in DC. HOWARD SHAW Gotta hand it to my boy, he never sold out. He might not have done as well on the back of real estate speculation as his neighbors, but he definitely kept it real. Still rolls with HBC crowd and still likes his Mumbo Sauce Carryouts, Gogo spots, and on the odd night when the mood takes him, he still hits up the Penthouse. Salt of the earth dude without a hint of pretention and I love him for it. MONSIEUR DUPONT I've always been of the opinion that there's a different between gay and flamboyantly, balls out, attention-seeking flaming.. As of late Monsieur Dupont seems to be achieving a more comfortable balance between the two. CAPT. HILL A dignified old gentleman - can be a bit of a blowhard, constantly pushing his own political agenda, but that's part of his charm. He'll occasionally meet you for a liquid lunch or an after-work pint at an Irish pub, but God help you if you call on him after midnight. DAWN TOWN Georgette's little sister still lives close by. She's always been a touch more serious - more businesslike, than her free spending sibling - prefers business suits and happy hour to dinner drinks. read more

It's over. I'm through. I'm unfriending you on FB. Stop following me on Twitter. I will never 4Square you again. Yes, it's final. I'm leaving. For good. I think I first fell in love with you after that horrible weekend at the Navy Yards. You were so different. So clean cut, preppy and solid good clean fun! That first weekend, you made me laugh. You did all the right things. You made me believe that loving you was a sign of maturity. I now know what a manipulative bastard you really are. I should have known that beneath your pressed khakis and animal polos, you were the popped-collar douche that all my friends knew you to be. Oh, I suppose it wasn't all your fault. I remember in high school all the girls would admire you and giggle about their siblings' flings with you. As I grew older, I still admired you, but from afar. Like Andie in "Pretty in Pink", I knew that you would be the Blane of my existence. I was New Wave...you were preppie. In my heart of hearts, I must have known that it would never work. But you must also accept your fair share of the blame. Yes, I may have been the one to wander into your side of the tracks, but then you pursued me. Drew me into your circles, convincing me that I could be different. That I could be one of you...to be yet another Stepford of those that have come before me. I know that you don't believe me. We've broken up before, and gotten back together; each time more passionate and more tumultuous then the time before. Our wild brief flings through the years in hope that one of us would change. And I think, I have finally realized that we have. However not in the way that you hoped. I have become more jaded. Hardened and more resistant to change. You...well...as you have aged, it has not been with grace. The veneer of polish that I always thought you had, has been stripped away, and the ugliness that has always been inside you is shining through. Although my heart breaks for what we once had, I'm glad that this has happened. Because, this time, I'm finally walking away from you and I will not look back. read more

The good: I have several part-time gigs located here, so I can't hate you *too* much! I love the Georgetown waterfront on a hot day. You probably will too. Sooooo many restaurants and stores along Wisconsin I really, really want to check out! And customer service is generally nowhere near as surly as you get elsewhere in DC. Any neighborhood that hosts the restaurant JFK proposed to Jackie is a-okay by me! The bad: Could we make those sidewalks on M Street just a bit more narrow please? I know back in Seventeen Seventy Whatever, healthy-sized tourists from Missouri with fanny packs and litters of children who like to spread out the expanse of the sidewalk probably hadn't been invented yet, so I don't blame urban planners of the day, but damn! You are *seriously* a pain in the ass to get to sometimes. Douchebags. Invented in Long Island. Perfected in Georgetown. Arlington douchebags are rank poseurs by comparison, like the counterfeit Hong Kong version of douchebags. You'll definitely chance to see popped collars and those horrid oversized Paris Hilton sunglasses that have lenses about the size of the Hubble Space Telescope. The verdict: okay, so us locals love to dump on Georgetown, and it's probably a guilty pleasure. But push aside the dross and you can find some real gems in terms of shopping and dining. But for me, as I suspect it'll be for a lot of you, for every strong point, there's an equal weak point. read more

There is so much to do in Georgetown. There's shopping, eating, and listening to music. Also, great place to people watch as well. I also notice that they have bikes here that you can rent out. Pretty cool! read more

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