Proximity to buzzing live night life with many different restaurants to choose from. Yet, far enough that you won't hear the noise, the scream and the crowd on the street. Very nice. Walk around in the evenings - a great way to relax, try few bars, live music or just quiet neighbourhood of colourful townhouses (you call row houses in the States?) and parks. Next time, I'll try to find a way to hike down to the creek under the Ethel Kennedy bridge