We might be a little biased but we think DC is an absolutely incredible place to live, work and play. But it looks like it’s not just us who thinks so because DC received some great recognition this year. Here are 9 ways DC received recognition in 2017
- It’s a great place to visit.
Flickr/Min Lee DC was recognized as one of the top 25 places to visit in the United States by CNBC. .
- It’s a healthy city.
Fittest City Flickr/Jeffery DC ranked #9 on WalletHub’s list of healthiest cities in America. According to the study, DC is ranked first in running trails per capita and first in physical activity access.
- We have fantastic restaurants
Facebook/Timber Pizza Company DC is #6 on Zagat’s list of 30 most exciting food cities in America. We dropped a bit from #1 to #6 but we are proud to say we eat quite well here in DC.
- Our restaurants themselves are award winning.
TripAdvisor/MikeMFromWashDC In addition to being a great foodie city, some of our restaurants won awards as well. Bad Saint made it on Eater’s 38 Essential Restaurants in America.
- Really, our restaurants are that good.
Facebook/Himitsu Himitsu is a new restaurant in Petworth that has received national acclaim. Eater named it as one of the 12 best new restaurants in America.
- Our neighborhoods are amazing as well.
Courtesy of Wikipedia The Northwest neighborhood, Foxhall Crescents, is #15 on Niche’s list of best places to live based on its location, the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities.
- We actually have several great neighborhoods.
Facebook/The Yards Park Money named Capitol Riverfront/The Yards Park as one of America’s 10 coolest neighborhoods. The neighborhood was praised for its boardwalk, riverside parks and great restaurants.
- It’s one of the coolest cities.
Flickr/Anthony Quintano DC was ranked #17 on Forbes list of coolest cities . Some of the factors that played into its ranking is its diversity, youth and mass transportation.
- DC is definitely a great place to live.
Flickr/Timothy Vollmer US News ranked DC #4 on its list of best places to live in DC.
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Flickr/Min Lee
DC was recognized as one of the top 25 places to visit in the United States by CNBC. .
Fittest City Flickr/Jeffery
DC ranked #9 on WalletHub’s list of healthiest cities in America. According to the study, DC is ranked first in running trails per capita and first in physical activity access.
Facebook/Timber Pizza Company
DC is #6 on Zagat’s list of 30 most exciting food cities in America. We dropped a bit from #1 to #6 but we are proud to say we eat quite well here in DC.
TripAdvisor/MikeMFromWashDC
In addition to being a great foodie city, some of our restaurants won awards as well. Bad Saint made it on Eater’s 38 Essential Restaurants in America.
Facebook/Himitsu
Himitsu is a new restaurant in Petworth that has received national acclaim. Eater named it as one of the 12 best new restaurants in America.
Courtesy of Wikipedia
The Northwest neighborhood, Foxhall Crescents, is #15 on Niche’s list of best places to live based on its location, the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities.
Facebook/The Yards Park
Money named Capitol Riverfront/The Yards Park as one of America’s 10 coolest neighborhoods. The neighborhood was praised for its boardwalk, riverside parks and great restaurants.
Flickr/Anthony Quintano
DC was ranked #17 on Forbes list of coolest cities . Some of the factors that played into its ranking is its diversity, youth and mass transportation.
Flickr/Timothy Vollmer
US News ranked DC #4 on its list of best places to live in DC.
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