Adams Morgan: Washington DC

With its outdoor murals, funky shops and ethnic restaurants, Adams Morgan is one of Washington's most ethnically diverse and interesting neighborhoods. Its hub, at the intersection of 18th Street and Columbia Road, is packed with an array of hip and diverse restaurants, clubs, and boutiques. Weekend nights get a little crazy here, so if you're looking for a quiet evening in Adams Morgan, you should visit on a weeknight instead. For many years, this area was the only real place in town to find quality Ethiopian cuisine, although other neighborhoods have followed suit recently. Other trendy eateries in the area, like Little Fountain Cafe and Cashion's Eat Place, boast good food and wine specials; Perry's Sunday Drag Brunch is a perennial favorite with locals in the know. Bars and nightclubs like Chief Ike's Mambo Room, Madam's Organ, and Adam's Mill are packed on the weekends (although if you're over 30, you might feel like the oldest person in the room). If you're in a more mellow mood, head to Tryst to sip latte, play on your laptop (free WiFi is offered, but only on the weekends), and people watch. © NileGuide