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Points of Interest
  • Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture
  • Ford Theatre
  • Library of Congress
  • The Lincoln Memorial
  • The National Zoo
  • The Smithsonian American Art Museum
  • U.S. National Arboretum
  • Union Station
  • The Washington Monument
  • The White House

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Washington, DC is a fast-paced city that literally has a scene for everyone, from hipsters to indies. Howard University is located in the ritzy Shaw district, minutes away from downtown, and is flanked by seven other universities. Some must-see spots in the city include the various museums and historical monuments, particularly the Museum of American History, which features numerous visually stimulating and interactive exhibits that appeal to avid and occasional museum-goers alike. For the more artsy crowd, there are places like the Corcoran, the Shakespeare Theatre, and the Kennedy Center, which all showcase plays and concerts. Other great spots include the Adams Morgan and U Street neighborhoods—home to a myriad of ethnic restaurants, bars, and clubs. Georgetown is also close and serves as a popular nightspot for many DC-area students. With so many universities in the city, many establishments provide significant student discounts and weekly specials.

For such a busy city, DC is relatively safe. However, there are of course some parts of the city that should be avoided at all costs. Overall, DC is a city that gleams with life and personality. You can always find something to do in DC—a night will never be boring.

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Local Atmosphere at Howard University

robransom09

'13

Political Science and Government

4.6
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In the Nation's Capitol

Whether you like to visit cool museums and monuments, or you like to party. There is always something to do around and off Howard's campus. With all of the gentrification going on, the direct surrounding area is a lot safer than it was in the past. There are so many night clubs and cool lounges...every college students dream.

Jan 15, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Howard University

ashleyjeter4

'12

Physical Therapy

4.6
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Atmosphere at HU

HU is a great school surrounded by so much history and politics and I would encourage all students to travel outside of the comfort zone of HU and travel to other campuses and visit all the sites and opportunities that DC has to offer.

Jan 04, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Howard University

nianicole424

'15

Journalism

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The City of D.C.

In Washington D.C. there is always something going on. The metro train system makes it that much easier to navigate through the city. Also, being a college student, money is a major factor and this city offers a lot of activities to do for people of all ages for free!

Jan 03, 2012

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
  • Federal Center Plaza
  • L’Enfant Plaza
  • Mazza Gallerie Mall
  • Prince George's County Mall
  • The Shops at Georgetown Plaza
  • Tysons Corner Center
  • Wheaton Plaza Mall
Major Sports Teams
  • Washington Capitols: hockey
  • Washington Mystics: women's basketball
  • Washington Nationals: baseball
  • Washington Redskins: football
  • Washington Wizards: basketball
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities Baltimore: MD: 45 minutes
Did You Know?

5 Fun Facts about Washington, DC:
• The cherry blossoms in DC are so beautiful that there’s a 16-day National Cherry Blossom Festival that coincides with their blossoming.
• The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is visited by more than nine million people each year.
• The city’s flag—three red stars and two red stripes on a white background—was adopted in 1938 and is based on the shield from George Washington’s family coat of arms.
• The DC metro area is packed with successful companies. It includes 14 major Fortune 500 companies, as well as several major network and communications companies.
• Washington, DC is home to Gallaudet University, the first higher learning institution for the advanced education of the deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Famous People from Washington, DC:
Carl Bernstein (investigative reporter)
Pat Buchanan (politician)
Dave Chappelle (comedian)
Frederick Douglass (abolitionist)
Michael Ealy (actor)
Duke Ellington (jazz musician)
Marvin Gaye (R&B singer)
Samuel L. Jackson (actor)
 

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AMC Mazza Gallerie
5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 537-9553

AMC Union Station 9
50 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, D.C.
(202) 842 3757

Cineplex Odeon
1350 19th St. NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 872 9555

Landmark’s E Street Cinema
555 11th St. NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 783 9494

Regal Gallery Place Stadium 14
707 7th St. NW
Washington, D.C.
(202) 393-2121

Regal Majestic 20
900 Ellsworth Dr.
Silver Spring, MD
(240) 393-4826

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