Neighborhood Guide
A Day in Adams Morgan
the way I live it
Columbia Road coffee, 18th Street cocktails and a dinner worth staying out for.
Metro: Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan (Red) · Columbia Heights (Green/Yellow) · Dupont Circle (Red)
The itinerary
- 08:00
fitness
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“This is my home studio so you'll likely catch me on a machine during James D's 8AM classes on a Monday or a Wednesday.”
1706 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
- 09:00
coffee
Soleluna
“Outstanding Ecuadorian coffee & housemade syrups at a remarkable value. Don't sleep on the mango danish!”
1787 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
- 12:00
food
Federalist Pig
“It's known for putting a creative, D.C.-inspired twist on traditional pit-smoked meats, like the Fedrib Sandwich. Extra napkins suggested.”
1654 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
- 17:30
drinks
The Green Zone
“Incredible Middle-eastern inspired cocktails with a front window that opens up for a seamless indoor/outdoor situation. The mint lemonade is divine!”
2226 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- 19:30
food
Bar Cana
“The Chefs counter serves perfect caipirinhas & picanhas. Nightly vinyl DJs which give off the perfect vibe for when you want to be "out" but not "out-out"”
2412 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
What it's like
Adams Morgan grows out of the corner of 18th Street and Columbia Road, where rowhouses with painted storefronts hold restaurants from around the world, small cafes and bars that stay busy late. A block or two off the main strips, Lanier Heights, Kalorama Road and the streets near Meridian Hill Park are quieter, lined with rowhouses and older apartment buildings. Kalorama Park sits at the south end of Columbia Road, Meridian Hill Park's terraced fountain is a few minutes east, and Rock Creek Park is just across Adams Mill Road to the west.
Getting around
Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan (Red) is about a 10 to 15 minute walk west across the Duke Ellington Bridge on Calvert Street, Columbia Heights (Green/Yellow) is about 15 minutes east on foot, and Dupont Circle (Red) is roughly 15 to 20 minutes south. Buses run along 16th Street, Columbia Road and 18th Street, and Capital Bikeshare docks are spread through the neighborhood. At rush hour, Farragut North is about 10 minutes by Red Line from Woodley Park, and a bus down 16th Street reaches downtown in about 15 to 20 minutes.
Everyday essentials
The practical side of living here, with approximate walking times.
Public schools nearby
- Marie Reed Elementary School · grades PK3-5 · English and dual-language English-Spanish programs~6 min
- H.D. Cooke Elementary School · grades PK3-5~6 min
- Oyster-Adams Bilingual School (Adams campus) · grades 4-8 · English-Spanish dual language; lower grades at 2801 Calvert St NW~10 min
- Cardozo Education Campus · grades 6-12~18 min
These are the closest DC Public Schools, not necessarily the ones assigned to a given home. School boundaries are set by address and can change, so check any address with DCPS’s in-boundary school lookup. Public charter schools are open to all DC residents through My School DC.
Around the neighborhood
- GroceryHarris Teeter · Full-service grocery~4 min
- Recreation centerMarie Reed Recreation Center · Indoor pool, gym and fields beside the school~5 min
- ParkKalorama Park · Neighborhood park with a playground and lawn~7 min
- Dog parkWalter Pierce Park · Off-leash dog area, plus fields and a community garden~7 min
- ParkMeridian Hill Park · Terraced park with a cascading fountain~8 min
- LibraryMount Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Branch library with public computers and Wi-Fi~17 min
Thinking about living here?
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