Penn Quarter

Penn Quarter
Penn Quarter
Coordinates: 38°53′50″N 77°01′26″W / 38.8972°N 77.024°W / 38.8972; -77.024
CountryUnited States
DistrictWashington, D.C.
QuadrantNorthwest
Ward2
Government
  CouncilmemberBrooke Pinto

Penn Quarter is a historic neighborhood of Downtown Washington, D.C., located north of Pennsylvania Avenue, in Northwest D.C. Penn Quarter is roughly equivalent to the city's early downtown core near Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street NW, Penn Quarter is an entertainment and commercial hub, home to many museums, theaters, cinemas, restaurants, bars, art galleries and retail shops. Landmarks include the Capital One Arena, the National Portrait Gallery, the Harman Center for the Arts, and others. The area is home to a popular farmers market and several food, wine, art, and culture focused festivals.