U Street Corridor - Washington DC
Metro Access: The U St./African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo metro station (Green Line) has entrances at 13th and U St. NW and 10th and U St. NW
Interstate Access: The U St. Corridor doesn’t have quick access to an interstate, but U St. itself provides a quick way to travel across the city, and heading south on 9th St. provides easy access to I-395.
Closest Attractions: U St.’s major attractions include an eclectic mix of live music venues and the Greater U St. Heritage Trail, which starts at 13th St. and U St. NW. You can easily reach all of DC’s attractions by metro or bus from U St.
Restaurants: The best Ethiopian restaurants outside of Addis Ababa dominate the culinary scene on the U St. Corridor towards 9th and 10th Streets. Other highlights include Love Café for sweets, Ben’s Chili Bowl for chili half-smokes (a D.C. institution), and Busboys and Poets for salads and progressive politics. Coppi’s has some of the best pizza in town.
Dry Cleaning: You’ll find plenty of dry cleaners and laundries along U St. itself and the surrounding side streets. Nearby groceries include the new Giant just up 14th St. in Columbia Heights and a Whole Foods Market on 14th and P St.
Gym: Results Gym at 16th and U St. NW is the only major gym in this part of the city, but you’ll find personal trainers and yoga studios on U St.
Neighborhood Description: U St. has always been at the center of what’s happening culturally in DC. The U St. Corridor is part of the historic Shaw neighborhood, the center of gravity for African-American culture and thought in the early 20th century. Formerly known as “Black Broadway,” Duke Ellington grew up here and helped launch a dynamic musical scene that continues today. U St. fell on hard times after post-MLK assassination riots in 1968, but revitalization has taken hold, and you’ll find a compelling mix of long-time residents, young professionals, and recent immigrants all frequenting the diverse variety of night spots on U St.
Number of Homes: Around U St., you’ll find flashy lofts, charming row houses, and houses in need of work – all on the same block. A large number of new condo developments are under construction in the neighborhood, opening new opportunities for buyers as 19th century Victorians escalate in price.
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