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Where to Go for Happy Hour Near NoMa

From oysters and cocktails to Mexican food and neighborhood bars, these spots around NoMa, Union Market, and H Street make it easy to find an after-work drink or start a night out.

Yellow Cafe in Union Market, Washington DC

Where to Get Coffee Near NoMa

From specialty espresso and creative coffee drinks to local bakeries and standout pastries, these cafés around NoMa and Union Market are worth a stop.

A tall, dark bronze Metro station pylon for the NoMa-Gallaudet U Station (New York Ave) stands on a sunlit sidewalk in Washington, D.C., framed by lush green and yellow autumn trees and modern glass office buildings.

DC's Hub: The NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro Station

The Hale is just 0.2 miles from the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro, DC’s most connected hub for work, dining, and easy city transit.

Curving red steel sculptures accent a small urban park in NoMa, Washington DC, surrounded by leafy trees and modern glass buildings, reflecting the neighborhood’s blend of art and contemporary design.

Moving to DC? NoMa Belongs on your Shortlist.

NoMa tops DC’s most livable neighborhoods with its walkable streets, parks, art, and growing food scene.

Cyclist riding along the Metropolitan Branch Trail in NoMa, Washington DC, surrounded by colorful murals, trees, and landscaped paths near Alethia Tanner Park, with modern apartments in the background.

The Metropolitan Branch Trail in NoMa

A colorful, art-lined path that connects parks, murals, and city views for biking, running, and exploring.

A view of Alethia Tanner Park in NoMa, Washington DC, featuring landscaped walking paths, native plantings, and colorful murals along the Metropolitan Branch Trail, with modern apartment buildings rising in the background.

Neighborhood Gems: Alethia Tanner Park

Open lawns, murals, and events—your spot for fresh air, trail access, and community in the city.

Colorful mural in NoMa featuring abstract floral patterns and a woman’s face surrounded by bold shapes and greenery.

Exploring Public Art and Murals in NoMa

Explore DC’s most colorful neighborhood with us.

woman in a checked trench coat and "the hale" umbrella, walking in noma dc during a fall rainy day

Within Walking Distance: NoMa Hot Spots

Discover great restaurants, shops, parks, nightlife, and more, all within easy walking distance.

Living in NoMa, DC

People live in NoMa, DC for its dynamic community, convenient location near downtown, and vibrant atmosphere with fun local shops and superb dining.