Ivy City DC

Ivy City DC was a once heavily industrial area that is continuing to develop. Small coffee shops and new restaurants continue to pop up around the neighborhood in addition to their already flourishing winery and distillery scene.

The neighborhood isn’t home to any public schools and isn’t particularly close to any Washington Metro station, something to consider if you plan on using public transportation.

Location

Ivy City is located in Northeast, Washington DC.

Transportation

For transportation, residents of Ivy City will want to have their own vehicle due to the lack of public transportation options. For those that use public transportation, in Ivy City the most popular option is one of the metrobus lines. Ivy City is not serviced by a Washington Metro station and isn’t all that close to any station nearby.

You Won’t Want to Miss

• One of the many distilleries and wineries that Ivy City is known for.

• US National Arboretum– beautiful gardens and some history at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum inside.

• The Lincoln Cottage where President Lincoln stayed from 1862 – 1864

• Delicious food from the Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse