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Washington is the showcase of American arts, home to such prestigious venues as the National Theatre, the Kennedy Center and the Folger Theatre.

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The District of Columbia, on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia, was set aside as the nation’s capital, so that the federal government would not be located in any single state. Pierre-Charles L’Enfant was commissioned by George Washington to plan the city, and you can clearly see L’Enfant’s layout of a street grid intersected by broad avenues. The most …

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Planning a Trip

CITY Washington DC DISTRICT District of Columbia COUNTRY United States of America CONTINENT North Americs LANGUAGE English CURRENCY US Dollars BEST TIME TO VISIT March & June to August NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Washington Union Station NEAREST AIRPORT Washington National Airport (DCA) Dulles International Airport (IAD) Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 911 INTERNET ACCESS Wi-fi is common in lodgings …

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Getting Around

Washington, DC Taxis and Car Rental There are a number small taxi companies in Washington, DC, with DC Yellow Cab (+1-202-544-1212) and American Cab Association (+1-202-398-0529) the largest operators. Getting around in a taxi can be expensive when sitting in traffic but reasonable in the evenings and after a night out. Driving in DC is not recommended and even many …

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History & Culture

The native Nacotchtank lived in Washington, DC throughout the 17th century and there is evidence of other Native Americans settling in the area as far back as 4,000 years ago. John Smith was the first European to explore the area, though it was President George Washington that selected it to be the home of the American government. This happened on …

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Top Attractions

United States Capitol and Capitol Hill Recognized around the world as a symbol of the United States, the Capitol is the seat of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The huge dome, based on the dome of St. Peter’s in Rome, stands out above all other Washington buildings. Like Washington itself, the building has grown over the years since …

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