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Georgetown in Washington

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.

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.

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Top things to do in Georgetown

  • Georgetown waterfront and C&O Canal in Georgetown, Washington

    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
  • The Washington Harbour in Georgetown, Washington

    The Washington Harbour

    4.6 · 5.2k
    Shopping Mall
    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Old Stone House in Georgetown, Washington

    Old Stone House

    4.2 · 426
    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

Where to eat & drink in Georgetown

  • Yellow Georgetown in Georgetown, Washington

    Yellow Georgetown

    4.5 · 1.5k
    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
  • Blues Alley in Georgetown, Washington

    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
  • Baked & Wired in Georgetown, Washington

    Baked & Wired

    4.5 · 3.8k
    Bakery· $10–20

    Probably the city's best cupcakes and pour-over coffee. The cupcakes are huge and worth the $6-7 price. Unlike most cafes in the city, this shop eschews the local coffee supply mafia, and has a rotation of really interesting, unique…

    Every day
    8 AM – 4 PM
  • Boulangerie Christophe in Georgetown, Washington

    Boulangerie Christophe

    4.5 · 1.8k
    Bakery· $10–20

    Cozy spot for baguettes, pastries, espresso & French bistro classics with courtyard seating.

    Every day
    7:30 AM – 7 PM
  • Fiola Mare in Georgetown, Washington

    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
  • Caspian Crust in Georgetown, Washington

    Caspian Crust

    4.8 · 335
    Coffee Shop· $10–30
    Every day
    7 AM – 6 PM
  • 1789 in Georgetown, Washington

    1789

    4.6 · 721
    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
  • Levain Bakery in Georgetown, Washington

    Levain Bakery

    4.5 · 1.2k
    Bakery· $10–20

    Cookies, bread & sweet treats are served with coffee & tea at this airy whitewashed-brick bakery.

    Mon–Wed
    7 AM – 10 PM
    Thu–Fri
    7 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 10 PM
  • Filomena Ristorante in Georgetown, Washington

    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
  • Martin's Tavern in Georgetown, Washington

    Martin's Tavern

    4.5 · 3.3k
    American· $20–60

    historic bar and restaurant in Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

    Mon–Wed
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Thu
    11 AM – 1:30 AM
    Fri
    11 AM – 2:30 AM
    Sat
    9 AM – 2:30 AM
    Sun
    9 AM – 1:30 AM
  • Georgetown Seafood in Georgetown, Washington

    Georgetown Seafood

    4.9 · 2.6k
    Seafood· $20-30
    Mon–Fri
    11:30 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 7 PM
  • il Canale in Georgetown, Washington

    il Canale

    4.5 · 4.4k
    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
  • Susheria in Georgetown, Washington

    Susheria

    4.6 · 1.9k
    Sushi· $50–100

    Sushi, Latin cocktails & more are served in a posh, modern space that holds occasional DJ'd parties.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    4 PM – 11 PM
    Wed–Fri
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    4 PM – 11 PM

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Map of Georgetown with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Georgetown waterfront and C&O Canal
  2. 2Yellow Georgetown
  3. 3Blues Alley
  4. 4The Washington Harbour
  5. 5Old Stone House
  6. 6Baked & Wired
  7. 7Boulangerie Christophe
  8. 8Fiola Mare
  9. 9Caspian Crust
  10. 101789

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