Experience another side of Washington, DC, as you explore the rich history and cultural diversity of U Street, Columbia Heights, and Adams Morgan. Less than two miles north of the White House, these DC areas feel a world away from government buildings, monuments, and memorials.

Home to carefully designed parks, grand mansions, churches, and colourful row homes, these areas have hosted and housed every type of resident, from the working class to the social elite.

Discover the hidden architectural gems of DC and see the design and architecture that make these areas stand out in DC history. Hear stories of movers and shakers, protests, disasters, social scandals, and more.