Washington, D.C.'s Favorite Historic District Destination: Georgetown is among Washington, D.C.'s most visited destinations, equaling many of the famous museums and monuments in popularity.
Georgetown History: Originally named George Town in honor of King George II, this historic area was first established in 1751 as a Maryland tobacco port. As prosperity flourished, Georgetown's residents built large and impressive homes, many of which are still beautifully intact. During the 1960's, the world's fascination with the Kennedy family drew added attention to Georgetown and the lives of its many socially elite residents.
Georgetown Today: Today, Georgetown offers visitors an abundance of nightlife, dining and shopping options, as well as a variety of historic tours and listed buildings to explore. A few of the most popular sites include Dumbarton Oaks, the Old Stone House, Georgetown University and one of Washington, D.C.'s most picturesque treasures, the C & O Canal.
Getting to Georgetown: The main hub and a good starting point for a visit to Georgetown is the intersection of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Georgetown is not located on any of the Metro Lines, however connection busses to Georgetown run every few minutes from three Metro stops. If you prefer to walk, each of these stops is about a mile from the center of Georgetown.
Getting There by Metrorail:
- The Blue/Orange Lines Foggy Bottom and Rosslyn stops
- The Red Line Dupont Circle stop
Parking in Georgetown: If you decide to drive, Georgetown is one of the few areas in Washington, D.C. where paid parking is readily available at the Georgetown Mall garage, located on Wisconsin Avenue, just south of M Street.
Additional Georgetown Information: Georgetown Walking Tours
Georgetown Web Site
A Map of Georgetown
Activities Along the C & O Canal
