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History

Washington, DC was established as the nation’s capital in 1800 when it was moved from Philadelphia and when the government had a mere 126 employees. Prior to that, the area was mostly Native American territory until colonists settled in 1622. By 1673, only 50 years later, all of the area’s Indian tribes had left.

Population

Today, the city is home to almost 599,000 people, making up one of the most diverse urban populations in the country. Additionally, Washington, DC, has the second-most theatre seats in the country, the second largest number of Wi-Fi spots, 25 regulation baseball fields and the largest number of dot.com addresses per capita in the U.S.

Chinatown, DC

Although DC has many remarkable, unique neighborhoods, a few stand out. Beijing is Washington’s sister city, and in no place is this more evident than Chinatown. Located just north of Penn Quarter and northwest of Capitol Hill, Chinatown is recognizable by its colorful street signage and architecture and its amazing aromas. Chinatown is also home to the world’s largest single-span Chinese arch, which forms the gateway to a myriad of restaurants. Designed by Alfred Liu, the arch symbolizes an area that has been the heart of the Chinese business and immigration community. You won’t want to miss Chinatown’s spectacular celebration of the Chinese New Year, complete with fireworks and a parade.

Penn Quarter

Penn Quarter, just south of Chinatown, is another remarkable DC neighborhood. Home to many significant attractions, such as Ford’s Theatre, the Shakespeare Theatre, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and the National Building Museum, Penn Quarter offers its own unique blend of history and eclectic shops and restaurants, as well as proximity to the heart of downtown. Penn Quarter is one of DC’s recently revitalized areas, and is now home to many new restaurants and fascinating art galleries.

Gallery Place

Gallery Place, in the center of Penn Quarter, is one of Washington’s most booming hotspots. From world class sporting events and concerts at the Verizon Center, incredible restaurants and clubs, not to mention the obvious - some of the nation’s greatest art galleries - The National Portrait Gallery and The American Art Museum - Gallery Place is where fun and high culture converge. As for residential real estate, some of the area’s finest properties are located here. Whether one is in the market for a new studio loft condominium, or one of the area’s finest luxury penthouses, you will never be disappointed by Gallery Place. Interior spaces grant privileged homeowners surprisingly quiet cityscape views pared with the liberating convenience of having the world at your doorstep. Those looking for fine city living should be sure to check out Gallery Place.

Mount Vernon Square

Just north of downtown and Chinatown, Mount Vernon Square is a quintessential DC neighborhood. Home to many beautiful, historic row houses, Mount Vernon Square is close to many of DC’s best attractions and is itself host to wonderful restaurants and locales, such as the exotic Moroccan dining experience of Marrakesh, complete with belly dancers, and the Warehouse Theater/Café, which has become home to many of the city’s premier artists.

North Capitol Street

Capitol Hill, which is bisected by North Capitol Street, is a 19th-century neighborhood of elegant, distinct homes and has become one of the city’s most affluent areas. Potential residents who adore the charm of a nostalgic neighborhood with a touch of southern grace will be right at home here. Quiet and stately, this is the perfect home for the Library of Congress. It is also the location of Union Station and the artsy Eastern Market.