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  • One of the many historic locks along the canal.
  • Georgetown's signature row homes now serve as the home for unique independent local retailers. These historic gems provide a unique setting for world-class shopping.
  • The Old Stone House, the oldest structure in Washington, DC, offers daily tours and a lovely garden.
  • Signs of Georgetown's history are seen everywhere throughout the neighborhood.
  • Georgetown's waterfront offers great access to water sports on the Potomac River.
  • Georgetown's streets are full of great shops and lively window displays. With a vast array of merchandise – from apparel to fine art and furniture, Georgetown is the place to find just what you’ve been looking for.
  • Georgetown's signature row homes now serve as the home for unique independent local retailers. These historic gems provide a unique setting for world-class shopping.
  • Anchor stars are a familiar site on many of Georgetown’s historic buildings. In 18th century building, the stars were used on exterior walls for structural reinforcement.
  • Located on the Potomac River, Georgetown is a place for recreation. Kayakers, runners, and bikers revel in the fitness-friendly atmosphere.
  • The iconic Blues Alley has been a staple in Georgetown since 1965, hosting some of the jazz elite - Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, and Grover Washington Jr. It is also the nation's oldest continuing jazz supper club.
  • The DC Circulator bus has two lines serving Georgetown – the Union Station-Georgetown line and the Dupont-Georgetown-Rosslyn line. The bus runs every 10 minutes.
  • Georgetown is the place to find gourmet fare. Local and imported food and wine are stocked at neighborhood groceries and restaurants.
  • The Shops at Georgetown Park is home to some of Georgetown’s great retail and restaurants – including J. Crew, Anthropologie, Intermix, J. Paul’s and Clyde's.
  • Georgetown is full of "homegrown" businesses. Companies such as Georgetown Cupcake have gained national recognition for their products.
  • The Georgetown BID’s 11-member clean team keeps the streets tidy with trash removal, street sweeping, graffiti removal, and overall maintenance.
  • The historic C&O Canal runs straight through Georgetown and offers a great trail for running, walking, and biking.
  • Georgetown's streets are full of great shops and lively window displays. With a vast array of merchandise – from apparel to fine art and furniture, Georgetown is the place to find just what you’ve been looking for.
  • Washington Harbour, located on the Potomac River.
  • Book Hill, located on upper Wisconsin Avenue between P Street and Reservoir Road, boasts cobblestone streets and over 30 local, independent shops. Quaint cafes, art galleries, clothing shops, and more line the street in this charming shopping destination.
  • Entertainment abounds in Georgetown including The Loews Theatres on K Street, NW, Blues Alley and The Saloun.
  • Historic row homes along the C&O Canal.
  • A flower basket adorns a residential row home on the C&O Canal.
  • Outdoor cafes like Kafe Leopold in Cady's Alley are part of the streetscape in Georgetown.
  • Georgetown's iconic M Street at night.
  • Georgetown has been home to many influential families over the years. The Kennedys, John Kerry, Madeleine Albright, and Bob Woodward, live or have lived here.
  • Georgetown's iconic flower baskets (290 of them) are in bloom from April until October. The fuchsia petunias add a splash of color on the lively streets.
  • The well-known pink bicycle, a permanent fixture outside Baked & Wired coffee shop.
  • The historic C&O Canal runs straight through Georgetown and offers a great trail for running, walking, and biking.
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