Chances are good you're here for the nightlife, so it wouldn't be surprising if you wanted to hop on to different neighborhood for some more. Dupont Circle and 18th St in Adams Morgan are both within easy walking distance. The Atlas District is a wilder choice, but requires a cab or free shuttle from Chinatown to get from here to there.
If you want to delve further into D.C.'s African-American history, next stop Anacostia!
