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Madams Organ - Washington D.C.
Madams Organ
Adams Morgan - A Great Place to Be

When I moved to Washington DC in June 2003, I had never heard of Adams Morgan. I blindly signed a lease for an apartment in this neighborhood and crossed my fingers. No regrets! Adams Morgan is, arguably, the most vibrant neighborhood in Washington DC. With a plethora of restaurants, bars, and cafes, combined with easy access to downtown, and a facinating history, Adams Morgan is my favorite area in DC.

Named because it was the site of the first racially integrated primary schools in Washington DC - Adams Elementary and Morgan Elementary, Adams Morgan is famous for the unique paintings painted on the side of many of its buildings. Madam's Organ - an infamous bar on 18th Street - is pictured here. Their rather appropriate slogan is "Where the Beautiful People Go to Get Ugly." Madams Organ is one of Adam's Morgan's most exciting bars.

Life in DC - Washington D.C.

Life in DC - Washington D.C.

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  • Pros:Exciting, International City
  • Cons:A bit expensive and sometimes dangerous
  • Last visit to Washington D.C.: Jun 2003
  • Intro Written Nov 2, 2008
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    jethanand's Profile Photo
    Nov 7, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    Hello Zac, greetings!, did you vistit Ben's Chilli after Nov 4 Thanks for sharing !

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    hunterV's Profile Photo
    Feb 5, 2008 at 7:44 AM

    Hi, Greatwalk! Good tips about your fine trip! Thanx for sharing!

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