Living in Mount Pleasant

In Mount Pleasant Washington DC, history merges seamlessly with nature, creating a haven that celebrates the past while embracing the beauty of the present. This cherished neighborhood invites you to explore its timeless architecture, enjoy the serenity of Rock Creek Park, and savor the flavors of its eclectic culinary landscape. Mount Pleasant will captivate your heart with its vintage charm and natural allure.

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Walk Around

With its convenient location, Mount Pleasant is a great neighborhood for exploring, with easy access to the Metro and Capital Bikeshare, you can easily get to parks, monuments, shops and restaurants all over the city.

Head down Mount Pleasant street and explore the Frugalista thrift store, catch an indie flick at Suns Cinema, grab a bite to eat at Purple Patch Filipino restaurant, then a night cap at OKPB.

Explore the Area

The Heritage Trail

Want to know more? The self-guided walking tour can lead you to a pre-Civil War country state, homes of musicians, elegant mansions, the first African American church on 16th Street and more!

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Getting Around

Metro Station:
Columbia Heights | Green Line
Woodley Park-Zoo / Adams Morgan | Red Line

Bus Routes:
42, 43: Mount Pleasant
D32: 16th Street – Tenleytown
H2, H4: Crosstown
H8: Park Road – Brookland

Main Thoroughfares:
Connecticut Avenue, NW
Massachusetts Avenue, NW
K Street, NW

  • By metro
  • By Car

By Metro

  • Reagan National Airport
    52 minutes
  • Union Station
    39 minutes
  • Capital One Arena
    25 minutes
  • The Capitol
    51 minutes
  • Washington National Cathedral
    32 minutes

By Car

  • Reagan National Airport
    22 minutes
  • Union Station
    24 minutes
  • Capital One Arena
    22 minutes
  • The Capitol
    26 minutes
  • Washington National Cathedral
    12 minutes

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