Columbia Heights is located in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, DC, with convenient access to 14th Street and Columbia Road, NW. Columbia Heights is easily accessible via public transportation. Columbia Heights is served by Metro’s Green and Yellow lines as well as Metrobus. New commercial developments have reinvigorated the community and added to its charm. The neighborhood is home to GALA Hispanic Theater and the Mexican Cultural Institute

Columbia Heights History

Prior to its development, Columbia Heights was mostly farmland. Columbia Heights was the original home to Columbian College, which is better known today as George Washington University. The community experienced suburban growth after the Civil War, when horse-drawn streetcars began ferrying residents to and from downtown DC.

Columbia Heights Real Estate

Columbia Heights is one of the most architecturally diverse neighborhoods in the city. The architectural legacy is carried on by historic row houses mixed with high-rise condominiums and apartments. It is also home to many impressive early 19th-century structures with architectural flourishes such as turrets and stained glass.

Columbia Heights Community

Columbia Heights residents are walking distance from Meridian Hill Park, a tiered European-style park with terrazzo walls, fountains, statues, and a Sunday afternoon drum circle. The newly-established Columbia Heights Heritage Trail offers a walking tour that guides visitors past historic sites in the neighborhood. A farmers market takes place every Saturday near the Metro stop.

Columbia Heights Favorites

Grab a Counter Culture coffee at The Coupe, a cafe, coffee house, and bar with a French-American vibe. Start your evening at Raven Grill, a long running dive bar filled with neighborhood locals. Make sure to check out Thip Khao, one of the DC area’s only options for Laotian cuisine.

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