What Are The Best Streets Around The DMV For Trick-Or-Treating?
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The countdown is officially on: We’re just 1 week away from the haunting heights of DC’s spooky season, and we’re here to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the ghostliest tricks (or the sweetest treats). Whether you have young kids who are eagerly awaiting their annual sugar rush or are simply on the hunt for the most wicked Halloween hotspots in town, we’ve got you covered.
Keep scrolling — if you dare — to uncover the best kept streets around the DMV for trick or treating yourself (and your ghouls) this year!
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#1 Capitol Hill: Known for its family-friendly vibe and beloved Hallow’s Eve event called “Hilloween” at Eastern Market, this area has back-to-back row houses that make for efficient yet entertaining trick-or-treating. Nearby, don’t miss East Capitol Street, which has carved out a reputation for dispensing oversized candy bars!
#2 Georgetown: This historic neighborhood offers a truly frightening Halloween scene with elaborate decorations and some of the best-known candy hauls. It’s best to avoid the main throughways like M Street and instead focus on the charming side streets — namely P, O, 31st, and 30th!
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#3 Embassy Row: Along this scary stretch of embassies from the Vice President’s residence to Dupont Circle, trick-or-treaters will not only get candy, but also a unique cultural experience at various diplomatic headquarters along the way.
#4 Brookland: Known for its over-the-top decorations, particularly on Hamlin Street, Brookland is a popular choice thanks to chilling themes like haunted cornfields and Stephen King-inspired setups.
#5 Bethesda: Minutes from North Bethesda Middle School, the Wyngate neighborhood has made a name for itself as a primetime Halloween-night destination, with festivities typically culminating on Conway Road.
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#8 Glover Park: It’s little surprise that this tight knit residential enclave takes its Halloween duties dead seriously. The most popular streets for trick-or-treaters? 39th Place, 39th Street, W Street, Benton Street, Huidekoper Pace, Beecher, and Observatory.
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