Crestwood (Washington, D.C.)

Crestwood is an entirely residential neighborhood located in Northwest Washington, D.C., and bordered on three sides by Rock Creek Park.

Heading north from the White House on 16th Street, Crestwood is among the first neighborhoods that features single-family homes with larger lawns.

It has many mature trees, and it is not uncommon to see deer and other wildlife from the park crossing the streets there.

Crestwood has been known as part of the "Gold Coast", an enclave of neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., known as a haven for affluent African American professionals; Crestwood as the "Gold Coast", is an important part of the African American history of the District of Columbia.

Buses run regularly on 16th Street to Silver Spring to the north and government offices, downtown stores and the National Mall to the south.