The H Street Corridor is located in the Northeast quadrant of DC. Its four zones include business and residential sectors on the western end, a retail district, an arts and entertainment district, and a mall at its eastern end. It is walkable to Union Station, which offers Metro, Amtrak, VRE and MARC train service.

H Street Corridor History

The H Street Corridor has transformed over the years. H Street was a major retail corridor for the District until the middle of the 20th century. The H Street Corridor saw significant damage in the 1968 riots following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.

H Street Corridor Real Estate

The H Street Corridor has attracted significant real estate investment. Late 19th and early 20th century Victorian row houses have been renovated throughout the neighborhood and retain their historic exteriors. The neighborhood is also home to several condo developments.

H Street Corridor Community

The neighborhood’s largest event is the annual H Street Festival, which includes musical performances, multi-cultural entertainment, art exhibits, crafts, and offerings from local food trucks and restaurants. From mid-April to mid-December, the H Street farmers’ market is open Saturday mornings on 13th Street, NE.

H Street Corridor Entertainment

The Atlas Performing Arts Center, a neighborhood institution since 1938, is home to a variety of performances, events and initiatives spanning a range of artistic traditions. 

H Street Corridor Favorites

Asian food lovers, head to Toki Underground, DC’s original ramen bar, for its Taiwanese and Japanese cuisine. On Sundays, head to the Queen Vic, for its traditional British Sunday roast supper and its extensive offering of Britain’s best ales, stouts, ciders, bitters and lagers.

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