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Washington D.C. is home to some of the country's most famous buildings, including
the White House. More than 20 million visitors visit the legislative and administrative
center of the USA each year.
People come to explore famous sights such as the US Capitol, the White House,
Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian Institute and the Washington Monument.
Washington is well known for its culture, heritage, theater, concerts, festivals,
world-renowned shopping, dining, nightlife, sports, monuments, memorials, art
galleries and museums.
Some popular destinations in Washington DC include...
Capitol Hill District
Nestled next to the U.S. Capitol grounds is the charming, 19th century neighborhood
of Capitol Hill. You can visit the neighborhood's
unique museums, the historic Eastern Market, and the restored Union Station.
In addition, the diversity of the area's historic homes offers visitors a sumptuous
architectural feast.
You'll also find
that Capitol Hill is not lacking in its own unique shopping and dining opportunities.
In addition to the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress,
this community boasts the Folger Shakespeare Library. You will find fine Victorian
row houses, diverse restaurant fare, and specialty boutiques.
Downtown
Downtown Washington's historic streetscapes
showcase the city's newest arts, dining, sports, and entertainment scene along
with world-renown theaters, museums, and memorials.
Historic downtown, located between the White House
and the Capitol, was once the heart of political, social, and commercial life
in the nation's capital. Stunning commercial buildings reinforce the historic
significance of Washington's downtown.
On almost every block you'll discover
fine examples of diverse architectural styles: Italianate, Romanesque Revival,
Gothic Revival, Beaux Arts, and Classical Revival, with facades made from brick,
stone, cast iron, terra cotta, and cast stone.
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