![]() Most of the city's attractions are concentrated near the National Mall. For longer distances, the metro system is excellent and efficient. If you're planning to stay within the District, then walking is very easy. The most expensive restaurants tend to be located in the West End, East End, Dupont Circle, and Georgetown. There are also high end, trendy restaurants where you may bump into lobbyists or politicians. Ethnic restaurants are some of the most affordable options. It is possible to find cheap meals in the city. Otherwise, you're sure to be disappointed with your dining options and miss a large part of what the city has to offer. Plan your day so that you can venture further out to find a local eatery with unique food. The dining options around the National Mall are limited to food stands and museum cafeterias, most of which are way overpriced and low in quality. Unfortunately, the most interesting restaurants are generally not located near the tourist attractions. Popular options include Ethiopian, Filipino and Vietnamese restaurants. There is no shortage of ethnic restaurants around town, most of which are excellent. Washington DC's restaurants are heavily influenced by the international character of the city. Plenty of amazing exhibits are on display, including Pandas! For more details, check out fun facts about the Smithsonian National Zoo which includes more information about the Pandas, the location, and other animals. ![]() Located near Rock Creek Park and not far from a couple of metro stations, getting here is easy. The Zoo is part of the Smithsonian, and entry is free (parking a car entails a fee, though). Interesting festivals include the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the National Kite Festival, and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Parks worth exploring in the area include Rock Creek Park and Roosevelt Island. There always seems to be a festival going on, particularly during the summer months. There is no shortage of activities and events in the city. East has Capitol Hill, Brookland-Teworth-Takoma and Anacostia. The West has Georgetown and Upper Northwest. The North Central area has Dupont Circle, Shaw, Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, and LeDroit Park. The downtown area is where you'll find the National Mall, the East End, West End, and Waterfront. You should really explore other neighborhoods though, as the city has a lot to offer. Most tourists spend the majority of their time around the National Mall. Make sure you step off the beaten path to see Washington DC as a real city, not just a gathering of monuments. Each neighborhood has its own feel and character. While many of the sights you want to see are around the mall area, it's important you venture into some of the neighborhoods around Washington, DC. This makes the city a surprisingly budget friendly destination. Most of the sights and museums in Washington DC are free. Some of the most famous landmarks are the FDR Memorial (best visited at night), the Vietnam War Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the National Gallery of Art, the Holocaust Museum, the White House, and the US Capital Building. The capital city has no shortage of monuments and memorials, and they seem to add new ones every year. The Tidal Basin is one of our favorite spots, as it is home to a few memorials along with plenty of Cherry Blossom Trees, which makes D.C. Here you will find the famous Smithsonian Museums as well as the Washington Monument, the reflecting pool and the Lincoln Memorial among many others. This is the name given to the giant lawn that is surrounded by many monuments and museums. SightsĪs a tourist, you are likely to spend much of your time around the National Mall. There are 176 foreign embassies located in the city along with the headquarters for many different international organizations, non-profits and professional groups. as it attracts immigrants and diplomats from all over the world. It is also one of the most diverse cities in the U.S. As the political center of the country, there is no shortage of sights, landmarks and monuments. Washington DC is the center of all three branches of the federal government including Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court. The metropolitan area includes suburbs in Maryland and Virginia and has a population of about 5.8 million. Today, Washington, DC has a population of over 600,000 people. In 1846, Congress returned the land that was ceded by Virginia and in 1871 it created a single municipal government with the remaining area. The city dates back to 1791 when the states of Maryland and Virginia donated the land to create the capital. It is also a city rich in history and culture. ![]() ![]() Washington, DC is the capital city of the United States of America. The Lincoln Memorial during the Cherry Blossom Festival - Washington, D.C. ![]()
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