Neighborhood Guides (washingtonian.com)

It has walkable neighborhoods, a lively nightlife scene, and lots of good places to eat. more

Penn Quarter

This downtown neighborhood is home to historic and thriving museums and theaters, power restaurants, and Washington's best independent movie theater. more

Columbia Heights + Mt. Pleasant

One-of-a-kind bars and ethnic restaurants flourish in a truly multi-cultural community. more

Bethesda

In downtown Bethesda, you'll find very good restaurants and upscale boutiques alongside mom-and-pop stores and a long-standing farmers market. more

Old Town Alexandria

The charming streets of historic Alexandria are lined with stylish boutiques, one-of-a-kind restaurants, cool arts spaces, and lots more. more

Middleburg

Scenery and horses aren't the only reasons to visit Middleburg. It also has fine dining, one-of-a-kind shops, and beautiful vineyards. more

Annapolis It feels a world away, yet the water and all of the city’s attractions are less than an hour’s drive from DC. more	Arlington It has walkable neighborhoods, a lively nightlife scene, and lots of good places to eat. more
Baltimore It feels a world away, but Baltimore and all of its attractions are a quick drive from Washington. more	Bethesda In downtown Bethesda, you'll find very good restaurants and upscale boutiques alongside mom-and-pop stores and a long-standing farmers market. more
Columbia Heights + Mt. Pleasant One-of-a-kind bars and ethnic restaurants flourish in a truly multi-cultural community. more	Dupont Circle & Adams Morgan In these neighborhoods, you'll find a mix of cool coffeehouses, bookstores, and art galleries. more
Fairfax A vibrant dining scene, interesting shops, and a historic downtown make the City of Fairfax and surrounding area worth a visit. more	Frederick This historic Maryland city has fine dining, good antiques shops, and lots of enjoyable activities nearby. more
Georgetown A historic neighborhood, Georgetown has memorable restaurants, one-of-a-kind shops, and beautiful period homes. more	Middleburg Scenery and horses aren't the only reasons to visit Middleburg. It also has fine dining, one-of-a-kind shops, and beautiful vineyards. more
Old Town Alexandria The charming streets of historic Alexandria are lined with stylish boutiques, one-of-a-kind restaurants, cool arts spaces, and lots more. more	Penn Quarter This downtown neighborhood is home to historic and thriving museums and theaters, power restaurants, and Washington's best independent movie theater. more
Rockville Rockville is home to excellent restaurants, unusual stores, and a bustling town center. Here's a guide to where to go. more	Silver Spring You'll find vintage shops, lots of good ethnic eats, and an old seafood joint that—thankfully—never seems to change. more
Reston and Herndon Fun shopping, family-friendly outings, and burgers you can load with your favorite toppings. more	U Street & Logan Circle Looking for fun? The U Street/Logan Circle area is buzzing with new bars and clubs, lively restaurants, and trendy shops. more