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Northwest Washington, D.C. is, naturally, a district in the northwest of Washington, D.C.

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Woodley Park is a large district in the northwest of Washington, D.C., comprised of the big Woodley Park, Cleveland Park neighborhoods, as well as the smaller Glover Park, Cathedral Heights, and McLean Gardens communities.

Cleveland Park is a primarily residential neighborhood in Washington, D.C. centered around a short strip of Connecticut Avenue, NW littered with restaurants, bars and small stores. This neighborhood is good for dining and for having a few drinks; there are no nightclubs and few large crowds in the streets. It is an alternative to the more frenzied and chaotic Adams Morgan and the crowded and traffic-congested Georgetown. The zip code for Cleveland Park is 20008 (for online map searches), but be advised that other neighborhoods such as Van Ness and Woodley Park also share this zip code.

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[edit] Woodley Park/Cleveland Park

The Washington, D.C. Metro red line stops at the Cleveland Park Metro station, located at 3599 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008. There are two entrances to the station, on the east and west sides of Connecticut Avenue. These entrances are almost directly across the street from one another. Metro fares and travel time vary based on where you start your journey; the more stops away, the longer and more expensive the trip. For the price, this is the best option for getting to Cleveland Park.

Driving is another option, though parking in the area can be fierce. Parking spots can be located on Connecticut Avenue near the shops and restaurants by good fortune and timing, but it is much easier to park on a side-street such as Tilden, Rodman, Ordway, Newark or Macomb (Porter Street can be more congested and does not have many parking spaces). Parking in all residential areas is permitted on weekends and rush hour zones do not apply. The same is true of federal holidays.

Taxis are always an option but are more expensive than the Metro. While there are fewer taxis in Cleveland Park than in other areas of the city, they are still abundant.

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• The Uptown Theatre (also known as “AMC Loews Uptown 1” or simply “The Uptown”) is a historic landmark, hosting many premieres throughout its history. With few exceptions, it shows films that can make good use of its large (70 feet long by 40 feet wide). These tend to be epic and popular franchise films, past examples would be Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter films, the Spiderman franchise, etc. If there is a film playing there one is interested in seeing, it is worth the experience.

• Smithsonian National Zoological Park (The National Zoo): The zoo is technically somewhere between Cleveland Park and Woodley Park; it is south of the Cleveland Park Metro, on the eastern side of Connecticut Avenue. Take the Metro to Cleveland Park Station and walk south (downhill) to the zoo; do NOT get off at the Woodley Park/National Zoo Station, as this will be an all-uphill walk, you’ll want to take this station when leaving the zoo instead. From either Metro station, it is about 10-15 minutes away on foot. The National Zoo is quite large and filled with more animals and exhibits than one could see comfortably in one day without rushing, so be sure to get a map at the entrance, take your time, and be prepared to walk a great deal. Admission is free, but there is a fee for parking and the food, drinks and souvenirs can be pricey. Advice: eat before you go and wear comfortable shoes.

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• Rock Creek Park is run by the National Park Service and borders Cleveland Park to the east. The park is very large and easy to become lost in while driving, so take a map or printed directions with you. Things to do there include horseback riding/lessons, hiking, bicycling on trails, golfing, picnicking, tennis, and a boat center that rents bicycles and a variety of small watercraft. In addition, a variety of Ranger-led/educational programs are regularly scheduled and an amphitheatre shows productions in the summer months. One could also visit the Nature Center and Observatory. The park is not well lit at night, so unless you are in a vehicle, you are probably safer going there in daylight.

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• 2 Amys, 3175 Macomb St NW, ☎ +1 202 885-5700, [1]. M 5PM-10PM, T-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su noon-10PM. A gourmet Italian restaurant with a big focus on Neapolitan style pizza. They also serve New York and Chicago style pizzas, which likewise garner rave reviews (don't be fooled though, the Chicago style is not at all authentic). With such popular food and top-notch service, the waits can be long, but make no mistake, this is D.C.'s most popular pizzeria for a reason. If the noise bothers you, head for the bar in the back room.$11-18.  edit
• Rockland's Barbeque, 2418 Wisconsin Ave NW, ☎ +1 202 333-2558, [2]. M-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-9PM. Voted best BBQ in the city numerous times. Traditional pit BBQ. Offers many traditional southern sides like homemade style mac and cheese and collard greens. Also offered grilled vegetarian options. Wide selection of small production hot sauces and BBQ sauces. The signature dish is the pulled pork.$5-25.  edit
• Vace's Pizza, 3315 Connecticut Ave, ☎ +1 202 363-1999, [3]. M-F 9AM-9PM, Sa 9AM-8PM, Su 10AM-5PM. Another contender for D.C.'s best pizza is this New York style Italian deli. The pizza is 100% authentic New York style and done well (the subs are great too. No tables or delivery—carry out only. Whole pizza or by the slice. (There's another location in Bethesda too.)$8-12.  edit

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• Days Inn Connecticut Avenue, 4400 Connecticut Ave NW, ☎ +1 202 244-5600, [4]. A standard chain hotel with what you would expect (cable, WiFi, etc.). Located about one block from the metro, this is a pretty ideal, if boring, low-budget option for D.C. visitors.$85-100.  edit

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• Woodley Park Guest House, 2647 Woodley Rd NW, ☎ +1 202 667-0218, +1 866 667-0218 (info@woodleyparkguesthouse.com), [5]. Easily one of D.C.'s loveliest B&Bs, the Woodley Park Guest House has 18 rooms in an elegant home right by the Zoo. Definitely the only hotel in the DC area where you can open your windows in the morning and hear monkeys howling in the distance.$125-200.  edit

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• Embassy Suites Hotel at the Chevy Chase Pavilion, 4300 Military Road NW, ☎ +1 202 362-9300, [6]. An upscale extended stay hotel located in Friendship Heights. Located in the middle of D.C.'s most upscale shopping strip, and a block away from the Friendship Heights Metro stop.$270-550.  edit
• Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Rd NW, ☎ +1 202 328-2000, [7]. checkin: 4PM; checkout: noon. Situated on 16 acres of gorgeously maintained gardens, this hotel has hosted a long list of U.S. presidents, dignitaries and other VIPs. It's a very easy walk to both the metro, the National Zoo, and the Woodley Park dining strip. Note the whopping $32/daily parking fee!$170-250.  edit
• Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St NW, ☎ +1 888 444-6664, [8]. Offers a resort-like hotel experience located in leafy Rock Creek Park, and near the National Zoo. Offers WiFi, an outdoor heated pool, fitness center, and over 100,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel was built in 1930 and has hosted several Presidential Inaugural Balls.$170-240.  edit

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Metro: The Washington, DC Metro system closes at 3AM on weekends and 12AM on weekdays. It is very likely that the last trains to stop at Cleveland Park will do so before the system closing times, so get there earlier.

Driving: If driving, do not drive after drinking. Washington, D.C. has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to alcohol and driving, so even one drink could get you into trouble. The area is safe to leave your car in overnight, so take a cab or the Metro back to where you’re staying.

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