Northwest D.C.

The largest of the four quadrants dividing downtown, Northwest DC offers 57 amazing neighborhoods to call home. North of the National Mall, west of North Capitol Street, and the Potomac River create the NW DC borders where Washingtonians love to live, work, and play. NW DC houses many of downtown’s most historic and exclusive neighborhoods.

Rock Creek Park, Smithsonian National Zoo, and Glover Archbold Park provide the perfect escape from the fast pace of downtown with thousands of acres of peaceful scenery and trails to decompress. NW DC is a dining and retail haven with Georgetown, Friendship Heights, 14^th Street, and Dupont Circle providing an eclectic mix of crave-worthy options. Fantastic private, charter, and public schools are available along with American University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, and Howard University campuses for students of all ages.

Whether you love to spend your weekends enjoying a Capitals or Wizards game or wandering through farmer’s markets, classic bookstores, and posh boutiques, NW DC has it all. With the most federal buildings, the central business district, and Embassy Row, NW DC attracts singles and families alike who require short commutes and love coming home to quaint tree-lined streets and classic architecture.