Definitely Dupont Circle. Though the Penn Quarter/Downtown area is a
good example of urban revitalization and the very old mixing in with the
very new. And there's also the great example of a downtown arena and
the impact it has on a neighborhood.
Georgetown Harbor shows what can be done with a riverfront, and the
rest of Georgetown shows how big name retail can coexist with small,
funky shops.
Even Alexandria is a fun trip away from the city, and only about a $2.50
trip on the Metro. Which shows to me how a region can cooperate and feed
off each others' successes.
Woodley Park /
Cleveland Park /
Glover Park for their big old houses set
quietly behind vibrant commercial corridors and tourist attractions.
Adams Morgan / 14th Street /
U Street corridor for funky shops, boutiques
and 24-hour party scene.
There are plenty more like Capitol Hill, Logan Circle, and Foggy Bottom.
If you go to one museum while you're there, be sure to hit up the
National Building Museum, which is skipped over in most books and
people's recommendations. But anyone who graces this forum will love it.
Hit me up on the PM if you're looking for any specific recommendations.
Sorry to take up the West Sac thread