Penn Quarter
Penn Quarter, often referred to as Old Downtown, is a historic neighborhood of Downtown Washington, D.C., located north of Pennsylvania Avenue, in Northwest D.C. Penn Quarter is roughly equivalent to the city's early downtown core near Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street NW, Penn Quarter is an entertainment and commercial hub, home to many museums, theaters, cinemas, restaurants, bars, art galleries and retail shops. Landmarks include the Capital One Arena, the National Portrait Gallery, and the Harman Center for the Arts, among others. The area is also home to a popular farmers market and several food, wine, art, and culture focused festivals.
Penn Quarter | |
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Top: Stephenson Memorial (left) and F Street (right); middle: U.S. Navy Memorial; bottom: Fireman's Insurance Building (left), General Hancock statue (center), and International Spy Museum (right) | |
Penn Quarter | |
| Coordinates: 38.8972°N 77.024°W | |
| Country | United States |
| District | Washington, D.C. |
| Quadrant | Northwest |
| Ward | 2 |
| Government | |
| • Councilmember | Brooke Pinto |
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