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Adams Morgan is a district of Washington, D.C., encompassing the distinct neighborhoods of Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, and Mount Pleasant.

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Adams Morgan is best known for the nightlife district from 18th Street and T Street, NW, to just north of 18th Street and Columbia, NW.

Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant are in Washington, D.C.. They are divided by 16th St. NW, the home to many of the city's churches. The main commercial areas are, respectively, 14th St. NW (an urban redevelopment area full of high-rise apartments and shopping centers) and Mount Pleasant Street NW (a historic and largely El Salvadorean main street in crunchy Mount Pleasant). Columbia Road, the main street in nearby Adams Morgan, connects the two areas. The center of Columbia Heights is the Tivoli Theatre, home of the GALA Hispanic Theatre.

Columbia Heights is marked dramatically on its southern border by the Fall Line, which runs along Florida Avenue. This steep escarpment divides America's Piedmont Plateau from the Tidewater region of Virginia. The hill on 13th Street north of Florida Ave., near Cardozo High School produces especially dramatic views overlooking U Street and Downtown Washington D.C.

This natural formation is also responsible for the dramatic terraces and fountains of Meridian Hill, aka Malcolm X Park which, aside from restaurants and bars, is the major point of interest.

[edit] Get in

By DC metro: the closest stop is Woodley Park/Adams Morgan on the Red Line, which is actually a good ten minute walk from Columbia and 18th street. Access is possible also from Dupont Circle (Red Line) or Columbia Heights (Green or Yellow Lines).

By bus: the 42 bus arrives right at the 18th and Columbia intersection.

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• Meridian Hill Park, between 15th & 16th Streets, north of W Street NW Washingon DC 20009. This park has 18th century European-style terraced landscape and stunning cascading waterfall. Also known as Malcolm X Park.

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• Pasta Mia, 1790 Columbia Road NW, +1 202 328-9114. Rustic, wonderful homestyle pastas. Watch out for the lines around the block.
• Amsterdam Falafelshop, 2425 18th Street NW. Cheap, good falafel with a killer fixings bar. Good fries as well. Cash only, although they do take Euros. Open very late.
• Jumbo Slice pizza places, various points along the 18th Street nightlife strip, between Columbia Road and Florida Avenue. There are different opinions about which of the jumbo slice pizza places is best, with the three most well-known being Pizza Mart, Pizza Club and Pizza Boli's. But all of them offer huge, greasy slices of pizza for cheap prices to hungry drunks until 4 am. Just look for the crowds and you'll find them without any trouble. For smaller and more upscale pizza, try Alberto's or Buffeto, both also on 18th Street.

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There are too many to list here, especially as new bars and clubs seem to crop up weekly; so you'd be well-served to do your own reconnaissance up and down 18th Street. Start with The Reef, Adams Mill, Chief Ike's, or Asylum if you'd like something lively but low-maintenance—many have sidewalk or rooftop patios in the warmer months. Into something a bit more trendy? Check out Felix Lounge and Spy Lounge for martinis, or Metropolitain for champagne-based cocktails. Whatever your tastes, be sure to stop by the legendary Madam's Organ.

• Bourbon, 2321 18th St NW, [1]. Branch of the Glover Park location. Open Mon-Thu 6pm - 2am, Fri-Sat 6pm - 3am, and Sat-Sun 11 am for Brunch. Offers a good collection of its namesake liquor. Try the low-fat alternative grilled ostrich burger if you are feeling a little adventurous.
• Madam's Organ Restaurant & Bar, 2461 18th St NW, [2]. Su-Th 5PM-2AM, F-Sa 5PM-3AM. Live music every night - mainly blues but also jazz and folky stuff. Tuesday night is acoustic Delta blues. It has an atmosphere, with its stuffed animals, appliances and nick-nacks hanging from the walls and ceiling. Cover charge usually $3.
• Pharaoh's Rock N' Blues Bar & Grill, 1817 Columbia Rd NW. Live blues at the weekend.
• Tryst, 2459 18th Street NW, [3]. Very hip café/bar that has good food as well. The atmosphere is very friendly and encourages you to just hang out for a while. Free wireless Internet access during the week.
• Chloe, 2473 18th Street NW, [4] Adams Morgan takes a stab at high end nightclubbing.
• Millie & Al's, 2440 18th Street NW, Adams Morgan can be a bit much at times, too many shiny nightclub shirts, too many silly cocktails. Seek refuge at this dive bar that has been on 18th Street for over 30 years. Try the pizza and don't miss dollar beers on Wednesday. Beware that it is often extremely crowded with the very drunk and very young.
• Angles Bar and Billiards, 2339 18th Street NW, another fine spot for fleeing the nightclubbers.
• Reef, 2446 18th St., NW. Multilevel bar with rooftop deck offering great views of the neighborhood. As its name suggests, there is an aquatic theme, and aquariums separate booths on the second floor.

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• Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, NW Washington, District Of Columbia 20008, ☎ 202-328-2000, [5]. checkin: 4:00PM; checkout: 12:00PM. Situated on 16 acres of gorgeously maintained gardens, this DC lodging choice has hosted a long list of U.S. presidents, dignitaries and other VIPs. With 1,316 guestrooms and suites, including 125 VIP suites, as well as an outdoor heated pool, this newly renovated hotel is perfect for vacations or weekend getaways to the Nation`s Capital.  edit

Adams Inn: a Bed & Breakfast located short walking distance north of the 18th and Columbia intersection. Inexpensive and international, Adams Inn is not a bad place to spend a few nights. A few cautions: shared bathrooms, few amenities (no TV, etc.), and breakfast never changes.

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