The neighborhood of Georgetown is quintessentially northeastern. The hub of this popular hang, located at M Street and Wisconsin, consists of a quaint stretch of two story brick townhouses converted into high-end shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars. This historic part of town was constructed in 1751 and predates the city of Washington itself.
It's a charming place to take a stroll, but the true gem lies just beyond this commercial arena. Keep walking down M past H&M, the Apple Store, and all your other usual chain stores. Take a left on 31st Street and you'll hit a path which runs along the Potomac river. It will take you under a dark urban bridge covered in graffiti. Don't be deterred, the other side of this tunnel opens up into a wooded oasis.
This walkway is called the Capital Crescent Trail. It runs for over 180 miles from the tidal basin in Washington to the mountains of Western Maryland. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the adjacent canal played an integral role in the development of America's coal, lumber, and agricultural industries. Now, it's designated as a national park. It's hard to believe this forest full of wildlife, limestone caves, and wetlands sits just beyond our bustling capital.
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