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Friday, October 6, 2023

A Day in Georgetown

Founded in 1751, Georgetown is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.is a historic neighborhood located in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. It's one of the city's oldest and most iconic neighborhoods, known for its charming streets, historic architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. 

M Street and Wisconsin Avenue are the neighborhood's main commercial streets, lined with a diverse array of shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars. You can find everything from high-end boutiques to independent bookstores and international cuisine.

Georgetown is also home to the prestigious Georgetown University, founded in 1789, is located in the heart of the neighborhood. 

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, often referred to as the C&O Canal, runs through Georgetown. It's a picturesque waterway with a towpath that's popular for jogging, biking, and leisurely walks.

From Georgetown you can walk through the Key Bridge to reach Virginia and have a great view of the Potomac River.

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*"Key Bridge" also known as the Francis Scott Key Bridge is a historic bridge that connects Rosslyn in Arlington, Virginia, with Georgetown in Washington, D.C. 

At the end of the bridge on the Washington, DC side, there is also a Francis Scott Key Park. The park is named in honor of Francis Scott Key, who wrote the lyrics to the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." 

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, commonly known as the C&O Canal, is a historic waterway located in the eastern United States. It stretches for 184.5 miles (297 kilometers) along the Potomac River, from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, Maryland. 

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