Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Washington, DC, DC

Washington, D.C. has a Walk Score rating of 77 indicating the city is very walkable. The nation's capital is home to iconic monuments, renowned museums and world-class dining, all accessible without the use of an automobile. Dupont Circle, U-Street and Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown are just a few of the neighborhoods considered walker's paradises in Washington where residents can easily accomplish day to day tasks without a car.

U-Street

99 / 100

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With a Walk Score of 99, U-Street in Washington, DC is the most walkable area in the city. It’s easy to go anywhere on foot in this area that has quite a few nightclubs and restaurants.

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Dupont Circle

98 / 100

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The Dupont Circle neighborhood in Washington, DC has a Walk Score of 98, making it the second most walkable part of the city. This residential community offers a vibrant nightlife with plenty of restaurants within walking distance.

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Mount Vernon Square

97 / 100

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The Mount Vernon Square community in Washington, DC has a Walk Score of 97. This neighborhood has hotels, restaurants, bars, a park by the same name, and quite a few businesses within walking distance.

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Downtown Washington

97 / 100

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The Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown section of Washington, DC has a Walk Score of 97 and is the fourth most walkable part of the city. There are hundreds of restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance from anywhere in the community.

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Foggy Bottom-Gwu-West End

97 / 100

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Foggy Bottom-GWU-West End in Washington, DC has a Walk Score of 97. You can get to a variety of places in this community on foot, including the George Washington University, the Watergate Hotel, the Thompson Boat Center, quite a few restaurants, and more.

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Adams Morgan

96 / 100

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With a Walk Score of 96, the Adams Morgan area of Washington, DC is the sixth most walkable section of the city. You can walk past brightly painted row houses to locally owned bookstores, cafes, vintage clothing stores, yoga studios, and a variety of restaurants.

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Columbia Heights

96 / 100

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Columbia Heights in Washington, DC has a Walk Score of 96. This up-and-coming historic neighborhood is walkable to a variety of restaurants, bars, and other businesses that cater to the local crowd.

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Logan Circle

96 / 100

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With a Walk Score of 96, the Logan Circle-Shaw section of Washington, DC is the eighth most walkable district in town. This neighborhood with Victorian homes has home design stores, restaurants, and a theatre with live plays that are walkable from most places in the community.

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H Street-NoMa

95 / 100

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The ninth most walkable neighborhood in Washington, DC is H Street-NoMa, with a Walk Score of 95. It’s easy to get around on foot in this artsy community that is home to hundreds of restaurants, coffee shops, and bars.

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Mount Pleasant

92 / 100

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Mount Pleasant in Washington, DC has a Walk Score of 92, making it the tenth most walkable section of the city. You can get to a variety of restaurants, bars, parks, and shops on foot in this neighborhood.

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