The President lives at the center of the 'hood. The State Department, World Bank and other institutions hover nearby in Foggy Bottom. It’s mostly a business district by day, and not terribly active by night with the exception of the Kennedy Center for performing arts.
Washington DC - White House Area & Foggy Bottom (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
stroll through the White House - from the ceremonial East Room to Thomas Jefferson's green dining room
maps
knock back a Scotch at the Round Robin, birthplace of the 'lobbyist'
transportation
watch a free performance any night of the week at the Kennedy Center
restaurants & bars
Coverage includes: Neighborhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Walking Tour, Eating, Sleeping , Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment and Shopping.