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In the Capital City

Washington DC is known for a wide array of cultural and historical attractions, for historic monuments and memorials .... most all of which are free to the public, and open seven days a week. Most famous are the White House, US Capitol, Library of Congress, National Archives, various Smithsonian museums, National Gallery of Art, National Zoo, Union Station, Arlington National Cemetery.  Neighborhood areas include Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, Capitol Hill, Anacostia - all of which have a variety of attractions, restaurants, shopping and nightlife.

With one of the safest, cleanest and most efficient public transportation systems in the country serviced by Metrorail (subway) and Metrobus, Washington, DC’s many attractions and neighborhoods are easily accessible.

One of the best ways to experience Washington is on foot, with wonderful pockets including the inspiring monuments and museums found on the National Mall as well as the intimate museums, world-class theatres and splendid gardens, squares and circles throughout the District.

The nation’s capital is a city with multiple personalities, blending the style and sophistication of the East Coast with the relaxed gentility of its southern roots. Always on the move, Washington, DC constantly reinvents itself, polishing up its historic neighborhoods with new shops, restaurants, and attractions around every corner. 

Washington, DC is of course best known for its wide array of cultural and historical attractions. Its unforgettable skyline is dominated by some of the world’s most celebrated monuments. The fantastic temples, structures and statues that grace the green expanses of the National Mall tell fascinating stories through their history and design.

Most famous are the White House, US Capitol, Library of Congress, National Archives, various Smithsonian museums, National Gallery of Art, National Zoo, Union Station, and Arlington National Cemetery.

Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and several memorials honoring American soldiers and veterans are among the most visited.

Theodore Roosevelt’s deep love of nature and strong commitment to conservation are reflected throughout the 88-acre Theodore Roosevelt Memorial and Island where 2.5 miles of hiking trails pass through dense forests and marshy swamps.

Beyond the Mall and the National Monuments lay the historic residential and business neighborhoods like Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, Capitol Hill, Anacostia – all of which have a variety of attractions, restaurants, shopping and nightlife – that make Washington, DC a vibrant city. Quaint row houses on tree-lined streets give way to scenic vistas of the nation’s treasured government institutions.  Travel up Massachusetts Avenue to view the elegant embassy mansions built in the Beaux-Arts style or cross the Anacostia River where abolitionist Frederick Douglass made his home in Washington, DC’s first suburb, Uniontown. 

Washington, DC is internationally known for the vast collection of art housed in its celebrated museums and galleries. But what many visitors to Washington, DC may not realize is that these large institutions only scratch the surface of the area’s visual arts offerings. In a city full of culturally diverse people, food and entertainment, the art scene is no different. From tiny galleries in trendy Dupont Circle showcasing local works to blockbuster exhibitions on the National Mall, the visual arts in Washington, DC are worth an in-depth look.

Just minutes from the White House and the thriving commercial center, Washington, DC relaxes into a nature-lover’s paradise. Whether you’re traveling in a car, on a boat, on a bike or on foot, take some time to explore the outposts of natural beauty that lie both in and around the nation’s capital.

There is kayaking, canoeing or rowing, sailing on the majestic Potomac, fishing, and cycling and hiking on the C & O Canal, a well-trodden towpath.

Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, skating, horseback riding, golf, tennis, and a host of other fun activities in Rock Creek National Park. You can escape to the National Arboretum and ramble through 400 acres of trees, shrubs and flowering plants.

Washington, DC is also located surprisingly close to well-known outdoors destinations. A short trip from Washington, DC will take you to the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, the scenic Chesapeake Bay and the unforgettable Skyline Drive.  During the winter skiing is available less than 2 hours from downtown.


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Photo courtesy Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation (WCTC)

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