“DTSS will always have a special place in my heart through thick and thin this will always deep down be my place and really a key place that has been the host of so many of my life memories from childhood to adulthood. I remember when Veteran's Plaza had the artifical grass back in the day. I have seen businesses like Pier 1 and different restaurants and shops come and go, but I have still found myself coming down here. One thing I have always loved about DTSS is the ethnic/cultural/national diversity in the area. I have observed different African, Asian, Latin, even Pacific Islander people down here. It's not just a White and Black town by any stretch of the imagination and is one of the most diverse places in all America! Now the parking garages might not be the best convenience wise, but at least they do not cost that much money on weekdays and are actually free on weekends. The events are what shape DTSS. I have been to place such as Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, Bourbon Street in New Orleans Louisiana, Greektown in Detroit, Michigan, and E and 4th Street in Cleveland, but home is always where the heart is. Ellsworth Place always will be a street that is iconic in its own right and a gem in the DMV region. The best time to visit although crowded but for good reason is when free festivals especially music festivals such as the Annual Blues festival and the Annual Jazz festival are in town in DTSS. These are fun, free, and great for singles, families, couples, you name it! Sure, the crime has increased and there has been negative press and attention around that, but the place is still cool just to get out, people watch, maybe hit a restaurant like Copper Canyon and even go to the newer arcade/bar/restaurant the Eleanor that is cool encompassing miniature bowling (duck pin), basketball hoops, pinball machines, among other arcade games. It is just the simple things in life sitting outside on a nice spring, fall, or even summer evening/night and getting some fresh air and relaxing is key. The Veterans plaza portion further down Ellsworth place during the winter time has the popular ice skating rink. The fall time will showcase the legendary and free, yes I said free, annual Silver Spring Jazz festival that attracts thousands of people. The Ellsworth place is set up like a plaza, and an outdoor elevator and stairs can take people upstairs for more restaurants including a Japanese grill, although they have lost their spark and flame in recent years, if you get what I mean. Family lunch, dinner, singles, dates, couples, you name it there are restaurants and things to do here. Shopping is nice along the strip. DSW was outside next to the Wayne garage for centuries but has moved onto one of the upper levels of Ellsworth Place mall (at the intersection of Fenton Street and Ellsworth Place) and has been replaced by a Nike factory store outlet. Not too far from Ellworth place has the legendary AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center for classic movies with popcorn, beverages even beer, and of course the Fillmore music concert for awesome live music, among small business/boutiques scattered around the area.“
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“DTSS will always have a special place in my heart through thick and thin this will always deep down be my place and really a key place that has been the host of so many of my life memories from childhood to adulthood. I remember when Veteran's Plaza had the artifical grass back in the day. I have seen businesses like Pier 1 and different restaurants and shops come and go, but I have still found myself coming down here. One thing I have always loved about DTSS is the ethnic/cultural/national diversity in the area. I have observed different African, Asian, Latin, even Pacific Islander people down here. It's not just a White and Black town by any stretch of the imagination and is one of the most diverse places in all America! Now the parking garages might not be the best convenience wise, but at least they do not cost that much money on weekdays and are actually free on weekends. The events are what shape DTSS. I have been to place such as Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, Bourbon Street in New Orleans Louisiana, Greektown in Detroit, Michigan, and E and 4th Street in Cleveland, but home is always where the heart is. Ellsworth Place always will be a street that is iconic in its own right and a gem in the DMV region. The best time to visit although crowded but for good reason is when free festivals especially music festivals such as the Annual Blues festival and the Annual Jazz festival are in town in DTSS. These are fun, free, and great for singles, families, couples, you name it! Sure, the crime has increased and there has been negative press and attention around that, but the place is still cool just to get out, people watch, maybe hit a restaurant like Copper Canyon and even go to the newer arcade/bar/restaurant the Eleanor that is cool encompassing miniature bowling (duck pin), basketball hoops, pinball machines, among other arcade games. It is just the simple things in life sitting outside on a nice spring, fall, or even summer evening/night and getting some fresh air and relaxing is key. The Veterans plaza portion further down Ellsworth place during the winter time has the popular ice skating rink. The fall time will showcase the legendary and free, yes I said free, annual Silver Spring Jazz festival that attracts thousands of people. The Ellsworth place is set up like a plaza, and an outdoor elevator and stairs can take people upstairs for more restaurants including a Japanese grill, although they have lost their spark and flame in recent years, if you get what I mean. Family lunch, dinner, singles, dates, couples, you name it there are restaurants and things to do here. Shopping is nice along the strip. DSW was outside next to the Wayne garage for centuries but has moved onto one of the upper levels of Ellsworth Place mall (at the intersection of Fenton Street and Ellsworth Place) and has been replaced by a Nike factory store outlet. Not too far from Ellworth place has the legendary AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center for classic movies with popcorn, beverages even beer, and of course the Fillmore music concert for awesome live music, among small business/boutiques scattered around the area.“