Adams Morgan/Woodley Park

Colorful storefronts line the streets of Adams Morgan and offer a variety of dining and shopping options to residents and visitors. Restaurants serve up eclectic cuisines, catering to any budget and palate and shopping options are plentiful, offering diverse apparel, gifts and home furnishings to suite any taste. Adams Morgan is known for its vibrant nightlife, boasting trendy lounges, neighborhood bars and District institutions that keep the area active into the wee hours of the weekend mornings. Make your way to this bustling neighborhood for daytime shopping, nighttime dancing or Sunday brunch.

Just one stop away, you'll find the National Zoo, one of the District's most popular tourist destinations. Home to more than 2,000 individual animals and nearly 400 different species, visitors come from across the country and around the world to take advantage of this free attraction.

The Adams Morgan neighborhood and the National Zoo are accessible from the Woodley Park-Adams Morgan-McPherson Square Metro route. Jump off the Circulator at the 18th Street and Columbia Rd. stop to enjoy the shops and restaurants of Adams Morgan or continue on to the stop at 24th and Connecticut Ave. to check out the National Zoo.

To learn more about the Adams Morgan neighborhood, check out the following resources:

• Adams Morgan Main Street
• Adams Morgan Partnership
• Washington DC Economic Partnership

Events:

Adams Morgan Day
Sunday, September 9, 2012
12:00pm - 7:00pm
18th Street, NW between Columbia Road and Florida Avenue, NW
Cultural street festival based on Adams Morgan’s international character and famous murals. This unique event is considered both hip for the young and fun for families. Hear great live music and sample international foods. Enjoy fall fun, sidewalk cafes, indie biz, colorful vendors, and cultural demos/dances. Try the Kid’s Fair or Health and Green Pavilions. Explore international cultures---away from the Mall and stadiums---in this ethnic and eclectic neighborhood. ‘Arts on Belmont’ at 10am showcases original artisans. Adams Morgan Day has something for everyone! Visit AdamsMorganDayFestivalDC.com for all the details.