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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.
Georgetown
Founded in 1751, historic Georgetown is known
for its boutiques, beautiful architecture, cafes, restaurants and bars. George
Washington University is one of the most popular attractions in Georgetown,
Washington, DC. The 43-acre, downtown location is referred to as “the Foggy
Bottom campus.”
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