Photo Essay # 1 # 1 # 3 CITY IN THE U.S. FOR INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION MEETINGS (2018 ICCA STATISTICS REPORT) a neighborhood for every gathering HIP, HISTORIC & HIGH-END The District is more than the sum of its parts. That’s because it’s made up of neighborhoods with their own unique charm, history and gathering spots. Bright and busy downtown DC is home to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena , as well as acclaimed restaurants and cultural attractions, including major museums. Lively Dupont Circle buzzes with eclectic galleries, shops, restaurants and bars. Nearby, impressive mansions line Embassy Row. Just north, Woodley Park boasts grand hotels, ethnically diverse eateries, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and access to Rock Creek Park . In Georgetown , historic row houses and tree-lined streets are home to some of the city's most luxurious hotels, fine art galleries, chic boutiques and trendy restaurants. Within walking distance of the National Mall and the U.S. Capitol , the recently reimagined Southwest Waterfront is home to The Wharf , an expansive neighborhood development in DC. This waterfront destination offers buzzworthy shopping, dining and entertainment. ART CITY (SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, 2018) FITTEST CITY IN U.S. (AMERICAN FITNESS INDEX, 2018) the arts district The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Smithsonian’s Freer|Sackler galleries host notable art collections, while the new National Museum of African American History and Culture incorporates a variety of art forms. Artists take center stage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, while national music acts play the new Entertainment and Sports Arena . For more on DC's dynamic arts scene, visit washington.org/artsdistrict . Dupont Circle WASHINGTON.ORG | 17
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