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| Georgetown is a neighborhood located in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River waterfront. Founded in 1751, the city of Georgetown substantially predated the establishment of the city of Washington and the District of Columbia. By 1776, Georgetown was one of the largest cities in Maryland, and retained its separate municipal status until 1871, when it was assimilated into the District of Columbia. Today, the primary commercial corridors of Georgetown are M Street and Wisconsin Avenue, which contain high-end shops, bars, and restaurants. Georgetown is home to the main campus of Georgetown University and the Old Stone House, the oldest standing building in Washington. |
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What Makes Georgetown Unique?
- The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal - is 184.5 miles of adventure. Originally, the C&O Canal was a lifeline for communities and businesses along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, grain and other agricultural products floated down the canal to market. Today millions of visitors hike or bike the C&O Canal each year to enjoy the natural, cultural and recreational opportunities available.
- National Zoo - The Smithsonian National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, is a zoo located in Washington, D.C. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The zoo in Washington is free and open to the public and is dedicated in large part to education.
- Historic District - the Georgetown Historic District is roughly bounded by Reservoir Rd., NW, and Dumbarton Oaks Park on the north; Rock Creek Park on the east; the Potomac River on the south; and Glover-Archbold Parkway on the west. The elegant homes and estates are home to many well-known national figures, and scores of prominent Washingtonians.
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Neighboring Communities
- Annapolis, MD
- Bethesda, MD
- Catonsville, MD
- Chevy Chase, MD
- Clarksville, MD
- Columbia, MD
- Ellicott City, MD
- Fort Meade, MD
- Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
- Glenwood, MD
- Highland, MD
- Howard County, MD
- Inner Harbor, MD
- Maple Lawn, MD
- River Hill, MD
- Roland Park, MD
- Savage, MD
- Silver Spring, MD
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