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Southwest (SW, DC) has a rich history that is often untold. Much of what you hear about SW these days are news stories about crime or the revitalization of the SW waterfront as “the new downtown,” but SW is much more than that.
Explore Southwest DC's hidden gems with our guide. From art venues to farmers markets, discover activities and places that make our neighborhood special.
Southwest DC is a cultural hub with a strong sense of community, activity, and pride. SWBID innovates and catalyzes action in Southwest by unlocking the potential of people and places.
Seventy years ago, almost 10,000 people lived in the alleyways of Southwest D.C. Thanks to the website Alley Connoisseur, we can see what life was like in those conditions.
High-rise condos and office spaces have sprung up at the site, a symbol of the economic development wave that has rushed into almost any empty lot in DC in this new century. Southwest’s Buzzard Point area is newly home to a 20,000-seat soccer stadium and PEPCO’s largest substation in the city.
The Gallery of Southwest celebrates local Southwest heroes, community spaces, and the unique architectural landscape, bringing the past, present, and future into one shared space. As part of the visual fabric, its narrative bolsters a deep sense of Southwest pride.
Courtesy of ARTECHOUSE By Southwester Staff On Sept. 13, ARTECHOUSE DC, located on Maryland Avenue SW, premiered Twilight Zone: Hidden Wonders of the Ocean, an immersive exhibition that takes viewers below the ocean surface.
