Stretching from the Potomac River to the western edge of Georgetown, Foggy Bottom takes its name from the fog that naturally lingers here. It’s marked by big-name cultural and diplomatic edifices as well as the southern end of Rock Creek Park. It’s bordered by the West End, a hotel- and restaurant-rich zone next to Georgetown. The biggest draw for tourists and residents? The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Potomac River-side performing arts center, is a living memorial dedicated to President John F. Kennedy, known for his promotion of culture. World-class music, dance, and drama performances take place here nearly every day of the year on nine stages. The Millennium Stage hosts free shows nightly at 6 p.m., too.
Other landmarks include the U.S. Department of State, where the art- and antique-loaded Diplomatic Reception rooms can be toured by appointment. Look for Chippendale furniture and rare landscape paintings. The IMF and World Bank make their homes here too, and lend an international vibe to the whole zone. The Watergate building, site of the 1972 Democratic National Committee break-in that ignited a scandal, still holds apartments and a recently rehabbed hotel with a fab rooftop bar. Foggy Bottom also holds the southernmost end of Rock Creek Park, DC’s 2,100-acre greenspace. Pick up biking and running trails near the Kennedy Center for riverside views and nature-viewing ops.
Restaurants and bars thrive here, too, many serving George Washington University, where the urban campus takes up several blocks. Try Tonic at Quigley’s Pharmacy for brews and tater tots with the undergrads or Founding Farmers restaurant for hearty farm-to-plate fare in a mod, buzzy space. In the West End, upmarket restaurants include the Michelin-starred Blue Duck Tavern for elegant seasonal American fare like local oysters, wood-fired vegetables and duck.
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10,824 people live in Foggy Bottom, where the median age is 29 and the average individual income is $51,380. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Foggy Bottom, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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Foggy Bottom has 4,571 households, with an average household size of 1. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Foggy Bottom do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,824 people call Foggy Bottom home. The population density is 47,727 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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