Revitalization of Southeast Washington D.C

Southeast is one of the four quadrants that make upprofessional artists displayed.
Washington, D.C. It is bounded by East Capitol StreetIf you are a sports fanatic, Washington D.C. offers the
to the north, South Capitol Street to the west, and bynewest team in the MLB with the Washington
the state of Maryland to the south and east.Nationals taking the field. The National’s Stadium is
Recently, some areas of the Southeast quadrant ofthe first LEED-certified green major professional
Washington, D.C. have undergone a rebirthsports stadium in the United States. Although the team
revitalization. With this revitalization, this quadrant nowarrived just a little over one year ago, it has already
has a lot to offer new residents looking to live in thismade tremendous strides. The new stadium has
area as well as to long time residents. There hasbrought life to the surrounding area with new dining,
never been a better time to take advantage of whatnightlife and entertainment nearby.
life in Southeast Washington D.C. has to offer. ThisIf you would rather participate in sports yourself rather
area of DC is accessible by the blue, orange, andthan being a spectator, the Southeast Tennis and
green lines of the Metro.Learning Center provides the perfect opportunity for
In addition to the revitalization efforts, you’ll be hardyoung people to learn about tennis and how to play
pressed to find areas that offer the kind of history youthe game, promoting sportsmanship and team play.
can find here. The U.S. Navy Museum is one of theAmenities here include 10 tennis courts, a library/media
many historical sites you can enjoy in this area. It is oneroom, several multi-purpose rooms, and a computer
of the fourteen naval museums that was built andlab. The Center offers tennis classes from age three
established in 1961. Within this museum you can learnthrough adult year round. The computer lab is available
the history of the United States while looking overfor students to use after school; computer assistance
artifacts that date back to 1793. Some of the uniqueand homework help is provided.
and enthralling artifacts you can see include theWith the pleasant weather that shines on the area,
deepest diving submersible and photographs ofyou have to get out and enjoy one of the many parks
national heroes and war veterans. Other aspects of itsthat fill Southeast Washington D.C. Anacostia Park
rich cultural history include the historic Capitol Hill andfeatures 1,200 acres filled with aquatic gardens and a
Anacostia neighborhoods, the Navy Yard, the Marineplethora of activities for children and adults to enjoy.
Barracks, the Anacostia River waterfront, historicSome of the activities you can take part in at this park
Eastern Market, the remains of several Civil War-erainclude tennis, basketball, roller-skating, an indoor pool
forts, historic St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, RFK Stadium,and an ice skating rink.
Nationals Park, and the Congressional Cemetery.There are a number of activities and sites for the older
Outside of the historical features Southeastgeneration to enjoy in this area as well including the
Washington D.C. has to offer, there are somehistorical Capitol Hill and remains of several Civil War
tremendous cultural events and activities that makeforts that are close by.
living in Southeast DC appealing. Some of the eventsThe last thing for you to experience in Southeast
you can look forward to include the Martin Luther KingWashington D.C is the large variety of shops and
birthday parade, the Fort Dupont ice-rink, therestaurants that represent the diverse population of
world-renowned Anacostia Museum, and free weeklythe area and the abundant nightlife options that abound.
summer jazz concerts in Fort Dupont Park. No matterYou definitely will not lack for choices to keep you
what type of activity you enjoy, you are bound to findentertained no matter what your preference is.
it nearby.So as you can see, Southeast Washington D.C. has a
There are art galleries conveniently located close byplethora of different activities, events and sites to take
as well. One such gallery is the articulate gallery thatadvantage of and with the rebirth of this area, a rich
features a glass replica of the Washington Monumentcultural history and loads of activities to enjoy, families
right in front of the building. There is a wide variety oflooking to relocate will find no better place than
art from beginning children, apprentices, andSoutheast Washington D.C.