Virginia Highlands

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About this Neighborhood

Virginia Highlands pairs a lively dining scene with a genuine shopping streak. Its 36 restaurants earn a 4.5 Yelp average across more than 4,800 reviews, anchored by Commonwealth Joe, Paramount Cafe, and Yunnan By Potomac Noodle House. The Foursquare mix, though, tilts toward retail — boutiques, a shopping mall, and department and cosmetics stores fill out the map. Seven coffee shops keep the caffeine flowing, and five parks and four fitness spots add movement and green to a neighborhood that balances browsing and eating with equal ease.