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Things to do in Washington DC, District of Columbia, USA

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The minute you arrive in Washington, DC you know you are in a place of importance. National monuments dot the skyline, local politicians are viewed as celebrities and the energy from Capitol Hill can be felt throughout the metropolitan area. This is where laws are made - the nation's capital and a symbol of American democracy.

Washington, DC is a city that is sophisticated and edgy, historic and trendy, all at the same time. After the federal government, the District's second largest industry is tourism. Once you've admired the White House and the Washington Monument, toured the museums on the National Mall and visited the memorials, check out the distinct neighborhoods, dining scene and nightlife. Hit the bars and restaurants of Adam's Morgan. Hear live music in a jazz club on U Street, once known as "Black Broadway" and the home of Duke Ellington. Walk the cobblestone streets of Georgetown in search of fashionable boutiques.

All of this is within easy reach. The Metrorail spreads throughout the District and connects it with the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs. It runs until midnight Sunday through Thursday, and until 3am on Friday and Saturday. And if it's a nice day, Washington DC is a great walking city. It's divided into four easy-to-navigate quadrants, with a beautiful view in every direction. Put on some comforable shoes and start exploring.


Top Attractions in Washington DC, USA

The United States Capitol
Corner of East Capitol Street NE and 1st Street NE, Capitol Hill
(+1) 202 225 6827
International Spy Museum
800 F Street NW, Downtown
(+1) 866 SPY MUSEUM
Lincoln Memorial
Corner of 23 Street NW and W Potomac Park, National Mall
(+1) 202 426 6841
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Lafayette Square
(+1) 202 456 2121
The Washington Monument
15th Street NW, City
(+1) 202 426 6841
The Smithsonian Institute (Information Centre)
1000 Jefferson Drive SW, National Mall
(+1) 202 633 1000

Best Hotels in Washington DC, USA

Hotel Tabard Inn
1739 N Street NW, Dupont Circle
(+1) 202 785 1277
Hotel Helix
1430 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Logan Circle
(+1) 202 462 9001
The Hay-Adams
Corner of 16th Street and H Street NW, Downtown
(+1) 202 638 6600
Hotel Monaco
700 F Street NW, Penn Quarter
(+1) 202 628 7177
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue NW, Capitol Hill
(+1) 202 737 1234

Hot/hip Bars & Clubs in Washington DC, USA

Stetson's Famous Bar & Grill
1610 U Street NW, Adams Morgan
(+1) 202 667 6295
Chi-Cha Lounge
1624 U Street NW, U Street
(+1) 202 234 8400
Madam's Organ
2461 18th Street NW, Adams Morgan
(+1) 202 667 5370
HR-57
1610 14th Street NW, U Street
(+1) 202 667 3700
Capitol Lounge
229 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Capitol Hill
(+1) 202 547 2098
Eighteenth Street Lounge
1212 18th Street NW, Dupont Circle
(+1) 202 466 3922

Best Restaurants in Washington DC, USA

Zaytinya
701 9th Street NW, Penn Quarter
(+1) 202 638 0800
Merkado Kitchen
1443 P Street NW, Logan Circle
(+1) 202 299 0018
Cafe Milano
3251 Prospect Street NW, Georgetown
(+1) 202 333 6183
Dukem
1114-1118 U Street NW, U Street
(+1) 202 667 8735
Ben's Chili Bowl
1213 U Street NW, U Street
(+1) 202 667 0909

Tempting Cafés in Washington DC, USA

Tryst
2459 18th Street NW, Adams Morgan
(+1) 202 232 5500
La Madeleine
3000 M Street NW, Georgetown
(+1) 202 337 6975

Shopping Hotspots in Washington DC, USA

Georgetown's M Street
3051 M Street SE, Georgetown (Old Stone House)
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe
1517 Connecticut Avenue NW, DuPont Circle
(+1) 202 387 1400 (bookstore only)
Eastern Market
Corner of 7th Street SE and North Carolina Avenue SE, Capitol Hill
(+1) 202 544 0083

Airports in Washington DC, USA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
George Washington Memorial Parkway, Arlington
(+1) 703 417 8000
Washington Dulles International Airport
Dulles Aiport Access Road
(+1) 703 572 2700



The city guide for Washington DC is Cara Clinton. We do not accept payment or rewards for listing particular businesses on this page.


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