Georgetown, DC- something for every mood
Well thats a stretch. Maybe not a one stop for all your entertainment and timepass needs, but sure is a cool place to hang out. Georgetown is a quaint old part of DC - M street and Wisconsin being the heart of the action. Here is a list of some things I like doing in Georgetown.
The restaurants and food: A foodies paradise, there are restaurants every 10 metres on both sides of M street and the roads intersecting it. American, Indian, French, Vietnamese, Lebanese, Italian, Tex-Mex, pizzas etc. you name it there is a good chance you will find a good one in Georgetown. My personal favorites are Amma's for their masala dosas and Paolo's for their Pizzas.
The bars and nightlife: Again Georgetown has a wide range of drinking holes and nightspots. From Boisterous sports bars to quiet lounge bars to places with live jazz music to hookah bars. Some places I like are Blue Gin (cool lounge bar that turns peppy after 11), Old Glory (good meat and good draft beer) and Third Edition (Loud - when you are in boisterous mood - can get a little spring breaky though). Oh! mind you the crowd comes in, in most of these places only after 11.
Historical Attractions: The top on my list of things to do would be to take a cruise on the historic C&O canal on a mule drawn boat. The boat has been modified from the old times when it use to transport coal and other goods. Now there are seats for passengers. The boats are still drawn by mules like it was done a hundred and f
ifty years ago. The ride takes you up and down a short stretch. the interesting part is since the canal is on a gradient there are a number of sluices on the way and you spend quite some time waiting for the water level to be adjusted. In the meantime you are kept entertained by tour guides (park rangers) dressed in period clothes.
The other place of interest is the Old Stone House which has been preserved for over 200 years giving you a peek into the life of a 18th century commoner. The garden on site is also quite beautiful during spring and summer(an ideal rest stop between the shopping in Georgetown).
The quaint old brick townhouses, wish I could stay in one of them
Apart from this the Georgetown University and the Dumbarton Oaks are good places which I still haven't been too.
Harbor area: The harbor area is a beautiful place where the yachts are docked during the warmer months. There are also a lot of eating places with outdoor seating with a view of the Potomac River. During the evenings and nights you get a wonderful view of the Kennedy center and the Skyscrapers in Rossyln, VA.
Window Shopping: Georgetown is a good place for window shopping with the Shops at Georgetown housing a lot of shops under one roof. Other than that there are boutique stores selling designer clothes and things. When I first went to Georgetown about 2 yrs ago, I walked into a store with the idea of buying a pair of cuff links, The cheapest one in the store was USD35. You get the drift, but it is fun.
Movies: A cool multiplex. Actually nothing special about the theater just that it is in Georgetown giving you a reason to party after the movie.
People watching: Beautiful people (depending on which sex you prefer) in beautiful clothes. Need I say more.
Hmmm.... Wonder what Georgetown has in hold for me this weekend.
My photos of Georgetown are only of the C&O Canal (some of them are attached above). You can check out more information and photos at the website http://www.georgetowndc.com/
The restaurants and food: A foodies paradise, there are restaurants every 10 metres on both sides of M street and the roads intersecting it. American, Indian, French, Vietnamese, Lebanese, Italian, Tex-Mex, pizzas etc. you name it there is a good chance you will find a good one in Georgetown. My personal favorites are Amma's for their masala dosas and Paolo's for their Pizzas.
The bars and nightlife: Again Georgetown has a wide range of drinking holes and nightspots. From Boisterous sports bars to quiet lounge bars to places with live jazz music to hookah bars. Some places I like are Blue Gin (cool lounge bar that turns peppy after 11), Old Glory (good meat and good draft beer) and Third Edition (Loud - when you are in boisterous mood - can get a little spring breaky though). Oh! mind you the crowd comes in, in most of these places only after 11.
Historical Attractions: The top on my list of things to do would be to take a cruise on the historic C&O canal on a mule drawn boat. The boat has been modified from the old times when it use to transport coal and other goods. Now there are seats for passengers. The boats are still drawn by mules like it was done a hundred and f
ifty years ago. The ride takes you up and down a short stretch. the interesting part is since the canal is on a gradient there are a number of sluices on the way and you spend quite some time waiting for the water level to be adjusted. In the meantime you are kept entertained by tour guides (park rangers) dressed in period clothes.
The other place of interest is the Old Stone House which has been preserved for over 200 years giving you a peek into the life of a 18th century commoner. The garden on site is also quite beautiful during spring and summer(an ideal rest stop between the shopping in Georgetown).
The quaint old brick townhouses, wish I could stay in one of them
Apart from this the Georgetown University and the Dumbarton Oaks are good places which I still haven't been too.
Harbor area: The harbor area is a beautiful place where the yachts are docked during the warmer months. There are also a lot of eating places with outdoor seating with a view of the Potomac River. During the evenings and nights you get a wonderful view of the Kennedy center and the Skyscrapers in Rossyln, VA.
Window Shopping: Georgetown is a good place for window shopping with the Shops at Georgetown housing a lot of shops under one roof. Other than that there are boutique stores selling designer clothes and things. When I first went to Georgetown about 2 yrs ago, I walked into a store with the idea of buying a pair of cuff links, The cheapest one in the store was USD35. You get the drift, but it is fun.
Movies: A cool multiplex. Actually nothing special about the theater just that it is in Georgetown giving you a reason to party after the movie.
People watching: Beautiful people (depending on which sex you prefer) in beautiful clothes. Need I say more.
Hmmm.... Wonder what Georgetown has in hold for me this weekend.
My photos of Georgetown are only of the C&O Canal (some of them are attached above). You can check out more information and photos at the website http://www.georgetowndc.com/
posted by Prathap @ 8:10 PM
1 Comments:
Reading through your trip to George town was good. I am glad you are having a good time
Amma
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