Formerly an area riddled with gang activity and crime, Columbia Heights is experiencing a revitalization. This Northwest DC neighborhood now offers a mixture of tasty hole-in-the-wall eateries, chain restaurants (IHop among others) and bars. But for us, one of the true highlights of Columbia Heights has to be the two-story Target, where both you and your cart can ride the escalator!
Columbia Heights is easy to reach via Metro, using the Columbia Heights stop on the Green and Yellow lines.