Georgetown, Washington DC
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Georgetown, Washington DC

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Georgetown lies along the Potomac River in northwest Washington DC. It preserves Federal and Victorian row houses along tree-lined streets. The main commercial area runs along M Street and Wisconsin Avenue near Georgetown University.

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Tickets
No tickets required
Time needed
2 to 4 hours
Best time
Weekday mornings to avoid crowds
Getting there
Metro to Foggy Bottom station then walk west, or take a Metrobus

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Georgetown, Washington DC questions

Is Georgetown safe to visit?

Georgetown is generally considered one of the safer areas of DC. Standard urban precautions apply at night.

How do you get to Georgetown from downtown DC?

Take the Metro Blue, Orange or Silver Line to Foggy Bottom, or the Red Line to Dupont Circle, and walk about 15 to 20 minutes. Metrobus routes also serve the neighborhood.

What to do in Georgetown?

Walk the historic streets, shop on M Street, visit the university campus and walk along the waterfront park.

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