Attractions Near Melrose Georgetown Hotel Things To Do in Georgetown An enchanting waterfront setting along the Potomac River, Georgetown features some of the city's finest attractions, landmarks, and sightseeing, including the Old Stone House, which is Washington DC's oldest unchanged standing building. Georgetown is also home to hundreds of boutiques, shops and leading retailers as well as a lively dining scene that ranges from charming sidewalk cafes and coffee shops to fine dining at award-winning restaurants. The main campus of Georgetown University is located within Georgetown, as are the embassies of France, Mongolia, Sweden, Thailand and the Ukraine. Noted Historic Landmarks Founded in 1751 on the site of a Native American village, the historic neighborhood of Georgetown is home to some of the most important landmarks in all of Washington, DC. Top places of Interest Include: The Forrest-Marbury House where George Washington negotiated for the land that would be America's capital Healy Hall on the Georgetown University campus, a National Historic Landmark which was built in 1877 to 1879 The City Tavern Club, built in 1796 and the oldest commercial structure in Washington, DC The Dumbarton Oaks residence - the former home of John C. Calhoun, U.S. Vice President and where the United Nations charter was outlined in 1944 The Georgetown Lutheran Church, Georgetown's first church, which dates back to 1769 Nearby Restaurants The list provided is recommended from the Hotel and all within a 5 mile radius of the Hotel. There are also other great dining options in Georgetown and the surrounding areas. Blues Alley Jazz & Supper Club 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington DC 2007 (202)337-4141 Bayou New Orleans Style 2519 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC (202) 223-6941 Cafe Dupont French 1500 New Hampshire NW Washington DC (202)797-0169 Equinox Upscale Vegan 818 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC (202) 331-3118 District Commons American Style (Great Seafood Cobb Salad!) 2200 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC (202) 587-8277 Founding Fathers Southern/American 1924 Pennsylvania Ave Washington, DC 20006 (202) 822-8783 .