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.
Offutt Island
William H Greene Stadium
Founders Of The Daughters Of The American Revolution Statue
Hilltop Golf Club
Glenn Dale Golf Club
Pine Grove Forest Trail
Charles County Museum
Potomac Ridge Golf Course
Black Horse Trail
Daingerfield Island
American Film Institute National Film Theater
Hillwood Museum
Washington Monument
Gold Mine Trail
Hirshhorn Museum And Sculpture Garden
Splash Down Waterpark
Montgomery Village Golf Course
Soapstone Valley
United States Drug Enforcement Administration Museum And Visitors Center
Minnie Island
Commodore John Paul Jones Memorial
Greendale Golf Course
Timbers At Troy Golf Course
The Arts Of War Statue
Smithsonian S. Dillon Ripley Center
Rosilie Island
Bathing Beach
Columbia Country Club
Sharpshin Island
Golden Triangle Golf Course
U S Soldiers And Airmens Home Golf Course
Octagon Museum
Sparrows Beach
Fountain Four
National Museum Of Crime And Punishment
Hermit Island
Hornbeam Hollow
Queen Isabella I Statue
President Andrew Jackson Memorial
Mary Bird Branch Trail
Fort Belvoir Golf Club
Lincoln Memorial
The Prophet Daniel Statue
Van Deventer Island
South Valley Trail
Fort Belvoir South Golf Course (Historical)
Museum Of Modern Latin American Art
Anacostia Museum
Fossil Ravine
Jane A Delano And The Nurses Who Died In Service In World War I Memorial
Jose Cecilio Del Valle Statue
Piney Branch Valley
Discobolos Statue
Oak Marr Golf Course
National Museum Of History And Technology
Indian Spring Golf Club (Historical)
General Jose De San Martin Memorial
Belmont Country Club Golf Course
Twin Shields Golf Course
Sligo Park Golf Course
Fort Meade Golf Course
Clagett Island
Big Sluice Island
United States Army Engineer Museum
Alexander Hamilton Statue
Enterprise Golf Course
National Museum Of Health And Medicine
Katie Island
Minnehaha Island
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Infinity Sculpture
Bead Museum
Pinecrest Golf Course
Swamp Trail
Black Fashion Museum
Parker Island (Historical)
Freer Gallery Of Art
Honeysuckle Hollow
Chesapeake Railway Museum
Red Cross Men And Women Killed In Service Statue
The Burghers Of Calais Sculpture
Swainson Island
Marine Corps Museum And Historical Center
Arlington Historical Museum
Andrew Jackson Downing Urn
Brigadier General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Statue
Herzog Island
Gunpowder Road Golf Course
Naval Museum Of Hygiene (Historical)
Wades Island
Fedex Field
O'Neill Island
Live! Casino
Tpc At Avenel Golf Course
Cross Creek Golf Club
Del Vaell Jose Cecilo Memorial
Burke Lake Golf Course
Red Gate Golf Course
B'Nai B'Rith Klutznick Museum
Schools in Washington