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GEORGETOWN
Featured Neighborhood
Georgetown is a residential and commercial neighborhood located in the Northwest quadrant of D.C. along the Potomac River. Famous for its historic architecture, cobblestone streets, and dynamic dining, shopping and nightlife, Georgetown has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
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A former bustling port city that predates Washington, D.C. by 40 years, Georgetown has lovely 19th century homes to tour, the oldest standing building in the city dating to 1765, and the historic C&O Canal where muledrawn boats demonstrate 1870s commerce. Georgetown’s main intersections are M Street & Wisconsin Avenue, and feature high-end stores, a shopping mall, restaurants with all types of cuisine and bars. The Georgetown Waterfront, located between the Washington Harbour and Key Bridge, includes pathways for cyclists, skaters, and pedestrians as well as an interactive fountain to play in during the hot summer months.
Filomena
1063 Wisconsin Avenue, NW fi lomena.com | 202-338-8800 A Georgetown Landmark for over 34 years. Old World cooking styles and recipes brought to America by the early Italian immigrants alongside the culinary cutting-edge creations of Italy’s foods of today. Open 7 days – 11:30am – 11:00pm
Tuckernuck
1053 Wisconsin Avenue, NW www.tnuck.com | 202-856-7260 Tuckernuck is a boutique that puts a fresh spin on classic American style. Tuckernuck features hand-picked products from both established and up-and-coming brands to celebrate and update the traditional look.
Opportunity Shop
1427 Wisconsin Avenue, NW (corner of Wisconsin Ave.& P St.) christchilddc.org | 202-333-6635 Where good deals become good deeds. Off ering an ever changing selection of designer accessories, jewelry, china, gift items and jewelry. All proceeds go to programs serve at risk children in the DC area.
Olivia Macaron
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3222 M Street, NW oliviamacaron.com | 202-965-1000 1225 Wisconsin Avenue, NW vineyardvines.com | 202-625-8463
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Voted Best Macaron in DC, Olivia Macaron is located in the heart of Georgetown. Naturally gluten free, kosher certifi ed and made from the fi nest ingredients. Pair your macarons with one of their gourmet coff ees or teas! In 1998, brothers Shep and Ian Murray quit their corporate jobs in New York to start selling ties on Martha’s Vineyard. Twenty-one years later, and we’re still making quality products that help our customers live their Good Life.
Martin's Tavern, Est. 1933
1264 Wisconsin Avenue, NW martinstavern.com | 202-333-7370 Since 1933, the warm atmosphere of Martin’s Tavern has welcome neighbors and world travelers looking for great good, service, and years of history within its walls. Billy Martin, Jr. continues the tradition of Washington's oldest family-owned restaurant.
Sterling & Burke
2824 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (M & 29th Streets) sterlingandburke.com | 202-333-2266 Georgetown’s specialist destination for elegant menswear, leather goods, grooming, jewelry & accessories. A trunk show hub for Europe’s fi nest craftsmen - tailors, shirtmakers and shoemakers from London’s Savile Row and Italy.
Clyde's of Georgetown
3236 M Street, NW clydes.com | 202-333-9180 Seasonal American menu features steak frites, fi let mignon, Chesapeake Bay rockfi sh, Maryland day boat scallops, crab cakes, sandwiches, and salads. Lunch, dinner and late-night dining daily, and weekend brunch.
1789 Restaurant
1226 36th Street, NW 1789restaurant.com | 202-965-1789 Seasonal American menu in the heart of residential historic Georgetown – beef tenderloin, rack of lamb, Berkshire pork, swordfi sh, halibut, soft-shell crabs, crab cakes, yellowfi n tuna. Bar menu.