June 16, 2008
The Neighborhood of Georgetown
The neighborhood of Georgetown is located on the Potomac River in Washington, DC, approximately 2 miles northwest of the White House. With a history predating that of the nation’s capital, Georgetown has for many years been populated with some of America’s most influential people, such as Thomas Jefferson, Francis Scott Key, Alexander Graham Bell, and the Kennedy’s, as well as many contemporary household names, including Senator John Kerry, Bob Woodward, Madeleine Albright, and George Stephanopoulos. It boasts a well-established and diverse community, containing the embassies of France, Mongolia, Sweden, Thailand, and Ukraine, and is home to the highly respected Georgetown University, which prides itself on the diversity of its students, its studies, and its international reputation.
People all over the world are lured to Georgetown for a variety of reasons—the historic landmarks and museums that speak for the centuries, the high society and high fashion, and the long list of restaurants that show off the neighborhood’s impeccable taste. Some of the major attractions within Georgetown are the Old Stone House, the Tudor Place, Georgetown University’s Healy Hall, and the Kreeger Museum, all of which give local residents an appreciation for the history, beauty and art of their neighborhood. For a little R&R under the sun, Georgetown offers five parks and recreation centers, such as the Francis Scott Key Park, located on the scenic Potomac River waterfront. Adults and children alike will love a boat ride on the historic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, operated by the National Park Service. And for a night on the town, Georgetown is packed with nightlife venues that range from casual taverns to sophisticated jazz clubs.
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