Petworth DC

Petworth DC is an up-and-coming neighborhood that has seen steady redevelopment since the early 2000s. With an increasing population and diversification of Petworth, you can expect a mix of professionals and families that have made their way to the area. 

Location

Petworth DC is bounded to the east by the Armed Forces Retirement Home and Rock Creek Cemetery, to the west by Arkansas Ave. NW, to the south by Rock Creek Church Rd. NW and Spring Rd. NW, and to the north by Kennedy St. NW.

Transportation

Petworth is one of the more  car-friendly neighborhoods in the area but is also accessible via public transportation. The Petworth Metro station is off Georgia Ave., and the Green and Yellow Metro lines both run through the neighborhood. 

You Won’t Want to Miss

•  Qualia Coffee: Serving coffee from around the world out of a historic row house on Georgia Avenue
• President Lincoln’s Cottage: A retreat that housed Lincoln while he was visiting soldiers and developing the Emancipation Proclamation. 
• Happy hour on a rooftop
• The array of dining options on Upshur Avenue and throughout the neighborhood