South of Prospect Hill and Glenwood Cemeteries, and precisely one mile north of the Capitol, Eckington is a Washington neighborhood in the city’s Northeast Quadrant.

This is also one of Washington’s oldest neighborhood communities. Founded in 1830 as a private estate and transformed into a neighborhood in 1887, Eckington maintains its original quaint, residential feel, appealing to families with young children and people who enjoy a quieter, slower lifestyle.

The architecture of this district is a triumph of beautiful, historic family houses, condos, townhouses, and apartment complexes. Culture also thrives, in Eckington. With its vicinity to the Howard Theatre, and with both Howard University and McKinley Technology High School residing here, Eckington offers a range of cultural live performances, music concerts, and more.

People who love the outdoors will be at home in Eckington. The neighborhood, in fact, hosts the Harry Thomas Sr. Recreation Center and the National Arboretum, both splendid green areas that locals and visitors can enjoy all year round.

Foodies will also be able to get their fix in Eckington: from fast-food chains to laid-back, kid-friendly cafes and restaurants, the area has something to satisfy everybody’s taste.