Washington DC
The nation's capital city, Washington D.C., is a city steeped in history and culture. It has some of the world's greatest museums as well as important monuments, storied restaurants, and, of course, serves as the center of the federal government. You will be all set to stroll the National Mall, visit the National Zoo, or explore the wonders of the Smithsonian.
Washington DC at a Glance
The District of Columbia or 'the District' as it's called by locals and insiders, is one of the most-visited cities in the United States. Visitors come to see the government at work or to join a protest or to immerse themselves in American history. In the spring, the iconic cherry blossoms are in bloom and the famous reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial, site of Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech, reflects back the deep blue sky, white fluffy clouds, and charmingly delicate pink blossoms. Washington is a year-round attraction that is popular among American tourists and overseas visitors, with more than 24 million visitors annually.
Where is Washington DC? On the shores of the Potomac River, the City of Washington is a compact, well-designed city and an independent district of slightly more than 68 square miles. In the heart of the hustle and bustle of the East coast, Washington D.C. is just five miles from Arlington, Virginia, home of Arlington National Cemetery. It is also about 40 miles from Baltimore, Maryland. The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport serves Washington D.C. even though it is located across the river in Arlington, Virginia. Likewise, Dulles International Airport is in Dulles, Virginia and the Baltimore/Washington International Airport is in Baltimore. In addition, there is the Potomac Airfield in Fort Washington, Maryland, and the Washington Executive Airpark in Clinton, Maryland.
Washington DC Attractions Whether it is a work trip that brings you to Washington D.C. or an educational family trip, you will find plenty of activities and attractions to keep you entertained. The Smithsonian Institute is so large that it would take days to fully explore its halls and rooms. Washington D.C.'s culinary scene is quite international. You can dine at an exquisite French restaurant, try Ethiopian cuisine, and sample unique Mediterranean dishes.
Some of the most popular destinations and attractions are the Washington Monument, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Capitol Hill, Supreme Court, National Air, and Space Museum, and National Museum of African American History.
National Christmas Tree
Glenn Dale Golf Club
Major General Comte Jean De Rochambreau Statue
Discovery Creek Children'S Museum
Jane A Delano And The Nurses Who Died In Service In World War I Memorial
Jose Cecilio Del Valle Statue
U.S. Department Of The Interior Museum
Cross Creek Golf Club
Brigadier General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Statue
Lansdowne Golf Club And Resort
Arts Of Peace Statues
The 56 Signers Of The Declaration Of Independence Memorial
Rosilie Island
Jefferson Golf Course
John Ericsson National Memorial
Kreeger Museum
Arlington Bridge Equestrian Statues
Burke Lake Golf Course
White Oak Golf Course
B'Nai B'Rith Klutznick Museum
Herndon Centennial Golf Course
Hybla Valley
Lyceum Museum
Blue Mash Golf Course
Gadsby'S Tavern Museum
Western Ridge Trail
Arlington Black Heritage Museum
The Prophet Daniel Statue
Forest Greens Golf Club
American Film Institute National Film Theater
Rock Creek Park Public Golf Course
Chatauqua Island
Mistletoe Trail
Sparrows Beach
National Museum Of American Art
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Turkey Run Ridge Trail
International Spy Museum
Brewers Island
Wolf Den Trail
Bee Oak Trail
Offutt Island
U S Soldiers And Airmens Home Golf Course
Alexandria Archaeology Museum
Major General John A Rawlins Statue
University Of Maryland Golf Course
Lake Arbor Golf Club
Butt-Millet Memorial
Umbc Retrievers Track And Field
Gunpowder Road Golf Course
National Cryptologic Museum
Conrad Island
Major General Friedrich Wilhelm Von Steuben Statue
Sharpshin Island
Hampshire Greens Golf Course
National Society Of Daughters Of American Revolution, Headquarters And Museum
Potomac Ridge Golf Course
Wild Rose Shores
Jefferson District Park Golf Course
Belmont Country Club Golf Course
Fort Dupont Golf Course
Bannockburn Golf Club (Historical)
Indian Spring Golf Club (Historical)
Timbers At Troy Golf Course
Fort Belvoir Golf Club
Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium
Gaithersburg Community Museum
Greendale Golf Course
Smithsonian S. Dillon Ripley Center
National Museum Of History And Technology
Cross Road Trail
Charles County Museum
Infinity Sculpture
Vaso Island
Powhatan Island
The Arts Of War Statue
City Of Washington Museum
Piney Branch Valley
Little Sluice Island
Olmsted Island
North Valley Trail
Art Museum Of The Americas
Dyke Island
Gold Mine Trail
Hobbits Glen Golf Course
Commodore John Paul Jones Memorial
National Museum Of The American Indian, Cultural Resources Center
General Jose De San Martin Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Good Knight Castle Children'S Museum
Panhandle Trail
Fishing Shore
Conn Island
Jones Point Lighthouse
Bethune Museum-Archives
National Air And Space Museum
Fort Belvoir South Golf Course (Historical)
Hilltop Golf Club
United States Department Of The Interior Museum
Schools in Washington