Brightwood / Manor Park / Takoma blends tree-canopied streets, front-porch homes, and a storied past into a neighborhood that feels grounded yet forward-looking. Weekend strolls can lead from the Civil War earthworks at Fort Stevens to the wooded trails of Rock Creek Park, whose expansive greenspace invites hiking, biking, and picnics throughout the year via the National Park Service’s gateway at Rock Creek Park. Georgia Avenue’s everyday conveniences meet the growing energy of the nearby Walter Reed campus, while the small-town main street character of Takoma’s commercial core offers cafés, indie shops, and a beloved farmers market. Proximity to the heart of Washington and adjacency to Petworth, Shepherd Park, and across-the-line Takoma Park expands dining, arts, and entertainment options in every direction.
Families appreciate strong public amenities, including the modernized Calvin Coolidge High School campus at Calvin Coolidge High School, plus neighborhood elementary options and the Takoma Education Campus. Book lovers gravitate to the nearby Takoma Park Neighborhood Library and its community programming, while commuters rely on the Red Line at Takoma Metro Station for a fast ride downtown and buses along Georgia Avenue. Housing spans 1920s bungalows, Tudors, and brick rowhouses to garden apartments, offering a range of prices and space. Community clean-ups, porch concerts, and park meetups make it easy to plug in quickly.
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