Adams Morgan Neighborhood, DC

Adams Morgan is an diverse neighborhood located in northern DC near Columbia Avenue, just two miles from the White House.  An eye-catching mix of ethnic restaurants, sidewalk cafes, curio stores, all colorfully painted and  intertwined.  As you walk down the sidewalk, you will likely encounter a hookah cafe, a kebab stand, and several Ethiopian restaurants.  Apartments and townhomes line the side streets leading to the main artery - 18th Street.  At night the street-side fluorescent lights advertise an exciting mix of pubs, bars, and night clubs - influenced by international tunes and decor. 

The melting-pot assortment of stores and eating establishments also brings a true cultural mix of pedestrians, visitors, and restaurant-goers.  Adams Morgan is also well known for its expressive-art forms, including vibrant murals (such as the one painted on the wall of the Madams Organ bar).  Browse african souvenirs adjacent a hand-made empanada stand.  Further down the street we passed a Himalayan art store, a Moroccan ceramics store, and an out-of-place pizza-by-the-slice stand.  Adams Morgan is conveniently located just a few blocks from a metro station.

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