Washington DC NW Apartments

Out and about in Washington DC NW.

Parks: The National Mall is an open-area national park in downtown Washington, DC. The term "National Mall" commonly includes areas that are officially part of West Potomac Park and Constitution Gardens to the west, and often refers to the entire area between the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol, with the Washington Monument as well. The National Mall receives approximately 24 million visitors each year and contains the several landmarks, museums and other features. Rock Creek Park offers visitors an opportunity to reflect and soothe their spirits through the beauty of nature and fresh air. Enjoy the majestic trees, wild animals, and the sounds of the flowing water of Rock Creek.

Airports: Living in DC, you have several options for transportation located nearby. The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is located in Arlington, VA just across the Potomac River from DC, Washington Dulles International Airport is in Chantilly, VA just 26 miles from downtown Washington, DC and the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is an international airport serving the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. You are also conveniently close to several metro stations like the Foggy Bottom Metro where there is no parking available but there are 10 bike racks and 20 lockers and bike-sharing is also available, the Dupont Circle Metro, Farragut North Navy Archives Metro, and the Gallery Place-China Town station.

Elementary Schools: Thomson Elementary School serves grades PK-5 in DC's public schools district. It has received high ratings, based on its performance on state standardized tests. Strong John Thomson Elementary prides itself on being a school for the Arts, Academics and Diversity. Thomson is in its 141st year of providing an excellent education for the children of DC. Raymond Elementary is known for thier multicultural community and the diversity of its students.

Middle Schools: Mac Farland Middle School is best known for its READ 180 Intervention Program, which is a comprehensive system of curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development that's proven to raise reading achievement. Jefferson Middle School is known for technology, math, and sports - all areas their students excel highly in. 

High Schools: Cardozo Senior High School is a secondary school at 13th and Clifton Street in northwest DC, in the Columbia Heights neighborhood. Cardozo is operated by the District of Columbia Public Schools. Gonzaga College High School is a Jesuit high school for boys located in DC. Gonzaga is the oldest boys' high school in DC and also is the oldest college in the original federal city of DC as well. Roosevelt Senior High School is a comprehensive high school offering a diverse program of study organized into smaller learning communities consisting of 9th grade Academy, ELL Academy, Hospitality and Tourism Academy, Arts, Media and Communication Academy and Academy of Business and Finance.    

Private Schools: Capitol Hill Day School was founded in 1969, and offers classes for PreK - 8th grade. It is a progressive day school serving 215 boys and girls with small classes of 16 to 24 students per grade and a student-teacher ratio of 7:1.

Colleges/Universities: Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is the oldest Catholic university in North America and one of the first post-colonial institutions of higher learning in the United States. American University is a Methodist private liberal arts and research university in Washington, D.C. Howard University is a federally chartered, non-profit, private, coeducational, nonsectarian, historically black university located in Washington, D.C.  George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in DC. It is the largest university and private land holder in the nation's capital. It is renowned for its programs in international affairs, political science, public policy, law, and medicine. Catholic University of America is a private university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States. It is a pontifical university of the Catholic Church in the United States and the only institution of higher education founded by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the body of U.S. Catholic bishops. Johns Hopkins DC Campus offers a dynamic learning environment that is conveniently located near everything that DC has to offer.        

Restaurants: In the mood for sushi? SEI Penn Quarter sushi lounge offers contemporary Asian cuisine. Or you can enjoy a dining experience which far exceeds your expectations at OYA Contemporary Asia-French fusion restaurant and lounge in Penn Quarter. Chef Michel Richard, famous for his flagship restaurant, Citronelle, opened has opened a warm and inviting bistro right in the heart of DC, Central Michel Richard, which offers a selection of traditional American cuisine with a special French flair. Central Michel Richard represents a new modern refuge in a comfortable setting. Proof is a Penn Quarter dining destination that exudes both contemporary chic and rustic warmth. Proof has been awarded 3 Stars from the Washington Post with a menu that provides an eclectic selection of creative modern cuisine, and a wine list containing over 40 by-the-glass selections and 1,000 different bottlings. Cafe Atlantico is a playful and spirited restaurant, with a dramatic three level design, vibrant colors, and lively soundtrack, which showcases James Beard Award-Winning Chef/Owner José Andrés’ creative and inventive “Nuevo Latino” cuisine. Cafe Atlantico boasts a Wine Spectator-recognized wine list and an outstanding selection of handmade classic Latin American and Caribbean cocktails. In the mood for something more exotic? Try Rasika, a modern Indian restaurant or Fogo de Chao, an authentic Brazilian steakhouse. Blue Duck Tavern serves up wholesome American fare prepared through simple, time-honored cooking methods such as roasting, braising, preserving and smoking. This contemporary neighborhood tavern evokes the warmth and convivial setting of a residential kitchen and gathering place.

Shopping: Gallery Place is the ultimate urban retail destination in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood. Their dynamic complex combines business, shopping, dining and entertainment all under one roof and within walking distance to many of Washington, D.C.’s cultural attractions. Pentagon City Mall, The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, is located just moments from the nation's capital, and on the Washington DC Metro system, offering a world-class shopping experience where avenues of fashions and boulevards of style await. A scenic glass elevator ride to the Third Level reveals more than 170 fascinating stores and restaurants. Also nearby are Macy's in the Downtown-Metro Center, Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond, The Shops At National Place, The Shops at Georgetown Park, and the Old Post Office Pavilion. The expansive interior atrium of the Old Post Office is now home to shops, federal offices, entertainment space and a food court. It was built in 1892-99, and is located at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue. Trader Joe's and Whole Foods are conveniently close for all your grocery needs as well.

Sports Venues: The Verizon Center is home to the NBA's Washington Wizards, the NHL's Washington Capitals, the WNBA's Washington Mystics and the NCAA's Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team. Nationals Stadium, home of the Washington Nationals, is also nearby for all your live sporting events.     

Museums: Living in DC, you are surrounded with history and museums to persuse. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Spy Museum, which tells the story of spies, intelligence operations and deceptions that changed the course of history, just to name a few. The National Building Museum is a museum of architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. Also check out the National Museum of Health & Medicine, the National Museum-Women In Arts Museum, which is dedicated exclusively to the exhibition, preservation, and acquisition of works by women artists of all nationalities and periods, and the National Gallery of Art.

Entertainment: Enjoy live theater at the National Theatre of Washington DC, which presents Broadway shows, musicals, top-notch professional touring attractions and free community outreach programs, The John F. Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts, or the Woolly Mammoth Theater. If you prefer to catch a flick, check out any of these DC area movie theaters: E Street Cinema, Regal Cinemas Gallery Place Stadium 14, or the Georgetown Theatre.

Recreation: Get your bowl on at Lucky Strikes Lanes upscale bowling alleys with lane-side food service and lounges also available for private parties.