Washington, DC - Georgetown (PDF Chapter)
This is the Georgetown chapter from Lonely Planet’s Washington DC guide-book.
You’ll want to spend at least a half-day nosing around Georgetown, and shoppers, history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts could easily do a full day. As Washington’s oldest neighborhood, the area draws plenty of tourists who come to walk its cobbled streets and admire its Federal-style architecture.
- meander the ponds, pools and terraced formal gardens of Dumbarton Oaks, then head in-side to peruse El Greco art, pre-Columbian ceramics and the library of centuries-old books
- maps
- escape the concrete jungle by walking or cycling a bit of the C&O Canal Towpath, perhaps going far enough to see wooden bridges and vintage lock houses
- transport
- sip an alfresco drink, admiring the yachts and watching rowing teams skim the Potomac at Georgetown Waterfront Park
- restaurants & bars
Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Sports & Activities.
You are viewing a City Guide
What is a City Guide?These are our most comprehensive, in-depth city guides, designed for visits lasting from a couple of days up to one week or more. Packed with extensive coverage, reviews, well-kept secrets, hidden gems and much more, they’re invaluable before and during your trip.
- Information-rich to ensure you get the most from your time away
- Organised by neighbourhood with detailed listings on everything
- from top sights and activities to shopping, nightlife and accommodation
- Includes an A-Z Survival Guide and extensive pre-planning sections
- Full colour, pull-out detailed city map plus colour maps throughout
