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Georgetown is a historic neighborhood and commercial district in Northwest Washington, D.C., situated along the Potomac River. Founded in 1751 as part of the colonial-era Province of Maryland, Georgetown predated the establishment of Washington, D.C. by 40 years.
Georgetown University is a private Jesuit research university in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., United States. Founded by Bishop John Carroll in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the United States and the nation's first federally chartered university.
- Large city, 104 acres (42 ha)
- Jack the Bulldog
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- John J. DeGioia
- Get active on the Potomac River. Georgetown's waterfront offers a wide range of on-the-water fun, so head down to the banks of the Potomac for your next adventure.
- Tempt your taste buds. A plate for every palate and a bite for every budget. With more than 100 restaurants representing nearly a wide range of ethnicities, Georgetown’s diverse food and drink scene is only growing.
- Shop to your heart's content. No trip to Georgetown is complete without some retail therapy. Fashionistas know to browse designer duds at Alice & Olivia, Billy Reid and Rag & Bone alongside department store offshoots and local boutiques.
- Splash, skate and more at Washington Harbour. Georgetown’s waterfront is home to tons of great restaurants – many, including Sequoia, Tony and Joe's Seafood Place, Farmers Fishers Bakers and Fiola Mare, offer patio seating in warm weather – and plenty of outdoor activities.
Georgetown University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #22. Its tuition and fees are $65,082. Georgetown University is situated overlooking the Potomac ...
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