I heard that its not the best neighboor hood around there? Is that TRUE or just some crap from TV??
2007-11-30 15:58:55 · 8 answers · asked by ? 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Washington, D.C.
I have family that are in politics and live in D.C. and have visited several times over the past 12 years. The first time I visited I was stuck by how clean the grounds were and how friendly most people were, like every big city, you must be careful, but I feel very safe there, even traveling alone with a child. The Mall and the Smithsonian's are wonderful and of course all of the sites are free, check out the National Cathedral and the view from the top, Congress, especially the memorial, the Jefferson Memorial is my fav, next to the Lincoln Mem. of course and don't forget the Zoo. Free as well.
Please have a lovely time.
Oh, the postal museum close to Union station is surprisingly good!
Have a great time.
2007-11-30 16:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by bck2liberty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ghetto White House
2017-01-18 03:51:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The White House is in a very nice part of Washington. The area is chock full of government offices, commercial offices, banks, and restaurants.
Less than 2 miles away is the ghetto called Anacostia. It is in Southeast DC and is BAD!
2007-12-01 14:20:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's crap on TV, that's one of the safest neighborhoods in DC.
As a general rule, if you don't know where you are going in DC it's best to avoid the Green Line, although that's not even all that bad.
The area behind the capitol building can get a bit rough, however.
2007-12-01 14:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs.S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, one could say the current occupant is bringing down property values--har har. Except for him, nobody really lives within blocks of the White House.
Nah, I ride the bus past Lafayette Square (which is north of the White House) pretty regularly. The south side (Ellipse) is fairly safe--it's federal buildings, office buildings, maybe a few hotels.
2007-12-01 05:04:04 · answer #5 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
DC has a lot of bad areas, but the area the White House is in and the Capitol Mall generally is fine.
2007-11-30 16:28:01 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is in fact a true statement I lived in D.C for a few years and I understand why people act they way they do in D.C. Not saying its cool that its violent but I understand
2013-09-13 12:53:39 · answer #7 · answered by Philip 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the ghetto is in the west side couple blocks away so sort of
2007-12-01 01:10:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋