| Southeast is one of the four quadrants that make up | | | | professional artists displayed. |
| Washington, D.C. It is bounded by East Capitol Street | | | | If you are a sports fanatic, Washington D.C. offers the |
| to the north, South Capitol Street to the west, and by | | | | newest 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 of | | | | the first LEED-certified green major professional |
| Washington, D.C. have undergone a rebirth | | | | sports stadium in the United States. Although the team |
| revitalization. With this revitalization, this quadrant now | | | | arrived just a little over one year ago, it has already |
| has a lot to offer new residents looking to live in this | | | | made tremendous strides. The new stadium has |
| area as well as to long time residents. There has | | | | brought life to the surrounding area with new dining, |
| never been a better time to take advantage of what | | | | nightlife and entertainment nearby. |
| life in Southeast Washington D.C. has to offer. This | | | | If you would rather participate in sports yourself rather |
| area of DC is accessible by the blue, orange, and | | | | than 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 hard | | | | young people to learn about tennis and how to play |
| pressed to find areas that offer the kind of history you | | | | the game, promoting sportsmanship and team play. |
| can find here. The U.S. Navy Museum is one of the | | | | Amenities here include 10 tennis courts, a library/media |
| many historical sites you can enjoy in this area. It is one | | | | room, several multi-purpose rooms, and a computer |
| of the fourteen naval museums that was built and | | | | lab. The Center offers tennis classes from age three |
| established in 1961. Within this museum you can learn | | | | through adult year round. The computer lab is available |
| the history of the United States while looking over | | | | for students to use after school; computer assistance |
| artifacts that date back to 1793. Some of the unique | | | | and homework help is provided. |
| and enthralling artifacts you can see include the | | | | With the pleasant weather that shines on the area, |
| deepest diving submersible and photographs of | | | | you have to get out and enjoy one of the many parks |
| national heroes and war veterans. Other aspects of its | | | | that fill Southeast Washington D.C. Anacostia Park |
| rich cultural history include the historic Capitol Hill and | | | | features 1,200 acres filled with aquatic gardens and a |
| Anacostia neighborhoods, the Navy Yard, the Marine | | | | plethora of activities for children and adults to enjoy. |
| Barracks, the Anacostia River waterfront, historic | | | | Some of the activities you can take part in at this park |
| Eastern Market, the remains of several Civil War-era | | | | include 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 Southeast | | | | generation to enjoy in this area as well including the |
| Washington D.C. has to offer, there are some | | | | historical Capitol Hill and remains of several Civil War |
| tremendous cultural events and activities that make | | | | forts that are close by. |
| living in Southeast DC appealing. Some of the events | | | | The last thing for you to experience in Southeast |
| you can look forward to include the Martin Luther King | | | | Washington D.C is the large variety of shops and |
| birthday parade, the Fort Dupont ice-rink, the | | | | restaurants that represent the diverse population of |
| world-renowned Anacostia Museum, and free weekly | | | | the area and the abundant nightlife options that abound. |
| summer jazz concerts in Fort Dupont Park. No matter | | | | You definitely will not lack for choices to keep you |
| what type of activity you enjoy, you are bound to find | | | | entertained 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 by | | | | plethora of different activities, events and sites to take |
| as well. One such gallery is the articulate gallery that | | | | advantage of and with the rebirth of this area, a rich |
| features a glass replica of the Washington Monument | | | | cultural history and loads of activities to enjoy, families |
| right in front of the building. There is a wide variety of | | | | looking to relocate will find no better place than |
| art from beginning children, apprentices, and | | | | Southeast Washington D.C. |