This month, people on the American University campus shared some of their top places to go in Washington, D.C.
A favorite among students is Georgetown, home to cobblestone streets and charming shops, along with a diverse dining scene.
Kaela English, 20, called herself a “big sweet tooth.” She loves going to Baked & Wired, a bakery and coffeehouse known for its big cupcakes, then eating her cupcake along the nearby waterfront.
Luke Baker, 20, cited Georgetown as a great place for people watching while eating “good stuff,” like burgers from Good Stuff Eatery, a local fast-food chain. It also has a location on Pennsylvania Avenue on Capitol Hill.
Anna Rutenbeck, 24, who has lived in the city for six years, discussed the local music scene. She talked about the “unique and welcoming live music community” she has experienced, calling Songbyrd Music House, a coffeehouse and record store in Adams Morgan, her favorite venue.
Blagden Alley in the Shaw neighborhood features craft restaurants and street art in historical buildings.
Vyette Tiya, 21, a recent graduate of American University, chose Calico, an urban backyard bar and restaurant, and Tiger Fork, a contemporary Chinese bistro, as her top picks.
Arielle Nadler, 21, is a fan of all the free museums and events that the city has to offer, saying that she regularly checks a variety of random Facebook pages to keep up to date on visiting artists and events like Jazz in the Garden.
Nadler also enjoys going to the District Wharf, a new waterfront development with restaurants and shops that she says are great to frequent with friends.