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WASHINGTON, DC Five of the coolest neighbourhoods

Many first-time visitors to Washington, DC understandably make a beeline for the striking monuments and museums of the National Mall — the vast expanse of parkland that stretches from the Lincoln Memorial to the US Capitol. Look further afield, however, and the city’s eclectic charm unfurls. Over 131 neighbourhoods, each with their own flavour and flare, can be found throughout the city, from the historic enclaves of Georgetown to the global cafes and jazzy bohemian quarters of Adams Morgan.

1 CAPITOL RIVERFRONT

The former site of one of the nation’s oldest naval facilities, Capitol Riverfront has been transformed

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