Affluent Woodley Park is the gateway to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, known for its giant pandas. The zoo sits in sprawling Rock Creek Park, which offers miles of hiking and biking trails. On main strip Connecticut Avenue, eateries serve everything from curry to Cajun food. Nearby, the landmark Omni Shoreham Hotel has hosted many presidential inaugural balls, and was a stop for The Beatles during their 1964 tour.