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Fun Local Trivia
  1. The cherry blossoms in DC are so beautiful that there's a 16-day National Cherry Blossom Festival that coincides with their blossoming.
  2. The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is visited by more than nine million people each year.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Washington, DC is home to Gallaudet University, the first higher learning institution for the advanced education of the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
Notable Natives
  • 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
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

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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

superchica202

Sociology '14

3.8
B+

Locals

Being from DC i love my city, however the student and locals do not always seem to get along. There is always something to do here and always somewhere to be (if you are of age).

May 09, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Howard University

JcLittle

Computer Engineering '12

4.6
A

So Much to Do

Remember you are in DC. There is so much to do. It was a culture shock for some, but I have been to DC before so I knew what to expect. There is always some event happening somewhere, for example, around the national mall.

May 01, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Howard University

styleurmind22

Biology '14

3.5
B

HU LIFE

Attending Howard University has to be one the best decision I have every made in my life. In Howard you grow mental and physically with the personal or shared experience that you have on campus. Howard is within the city of Washington DC NW. The best thing about Howard is socializing with the other students and having the good teachers who can actually teach.

Apr 19, 2012

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User rating for Howard University - Local Atmosphere is 4.6 out of 5 based on 46 user reviews.

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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

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

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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