Things to Do in Georgetown, Washington

A historic neighborhood along the Potomac River, founded in 1751, with streets that reflect its colonial past. The area features a mix of shops, restaurants, and landmarks, including the waterfront and historic buildings.

Georgetown waterfront and C&O CanalWaterway
YELLOW GeorgetownCafé & Bakery
Blues AlleyLive Music

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Top things to do in Georgetown

Georgetown waterfront and C&O Canal
★ 4.7 · 7.6k
Waterway★
Tranquil grassy area featuring a promenade for walking & biking, plus scenic views & overlooks.
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
12 AM – 12 AM
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Old Stone House
★ 4.2 · 422
History Museum
Restored & furnished listed house & former clock shop constructed in 1766, open to visitors.
Mon
11 AM – 7 PM
Tue–Thu
Closed
Fri
11 AM – 7 PM
Sat
11 AM – 7 PM
Sun
11 AM – 7 PM
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Georgetown Waterfront Park
City Park
park in Washington, United States
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Georgetown Flea Market
★ 4.3 · 282
Flea Market· $
Established, Sundays-only flea market offering a host of antiques, furniture, toys, jewelry & more.
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L'Enfant Gallery
Antique Market
Serving clientele worldwide, L'enfant Galerie, located in historic Georgetown, near Washington DC, specializes in 18th and 19th century antiques, including furniture, fine art, porcelain, sculptures.
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Where to eat & drink in Georgetown

YELLOW Georgetown
★ 4.5 · 1.4k
Café & Bakery· $20–30
Chef/owner Michael Rafidi and team are behind this daytime casual concept in Georgetown where Levantine cooking takes center stage thanks to a wood-burning oven.
Mon
8 AM – 3 PM
Tue–Fri
8 AM – 8 PM
Sat
8 AM – 8 PM
Sun
8 AM – 3 PM
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Blues Alley
★ 4.6 · 1.9k
Live Music· $20–70
American jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Every day
6 PM – 11 PM
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Boulangerie Christophe
★ 4.5 · 1.8k
Bakery· $10–20
Cozy spot for baguettes, pastries, espresso & French bistro classics with courtyard seating.
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Fiola Mare
★ 4.5 · 2.5k
Seafood· $100+
Hugging the Potomac River with unparalleled views, it may be difficult to find a more beautiful setting in town (those in the know make a move for the terrace).
Mon
3 PM – 9:30 PM
Tue–Thu
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9:30 PM
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Caspian Crust
★ 4.8 · 335
Coffee Shop· $10–30
Every day
7 AM – 6 PM
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1789
★ 4.6 · 718
French· $100+
Few restaurants embody this neighborhood more aptly than 1789, named for the year Georgetown University was founded.
Every day
5:30 PM – 9 PM
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Levain Bakery
★ 4.5 · 1.2k
Bakery· $10–20
Cookies, bread & sweet treats are served with coffee & tea at this airy whitewashed-brick bakery.
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Filomena Ristorante
★ 4.6 · 5.9k
Italian· $50–100
restaurant in Washington D.C., U.S
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
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il Canale
★ 4.5 · 4.3k
Italian· $20–40
Thin-crust pizza from a wood-fired oven plus pasta & antipasti in a cozy exposed-brick dining room.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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Susheria
★ 4.6 · 1.8k
Sushi· $50–100
Sushi, Latin cocktails & more are served in a posh, modern space that holds occasional DJ'd parties.
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La Bonne Vache
★ 4.7 · 713
French· $20–30
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
11 AM – 9 PM
Sat
11 AM – 9 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9 PM
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