Washington DC

 

Left top: Lincoln Memorial; Left middle: Lincoln Statue; Left down: National Museum of American Indian; Middle top: The Pentagon; Middle down: US Capitol; Right top: Smithsonian Building; Right middle: Washington Monument; Right down: White House;

Washington DC (District of Columbia)

is the capital of the United States. The area stands between Maryland and Virginia and occupies 108 sq km (67 sq mi) centring on the U.S. Capitol. It is worthwhile to visit the historical sites of Washington DC as the Capitol, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian and the Washington Monument. The Smithsonian is the largest museum complex in the world, in total there are 17 museums. In the suburbs of DC, is the Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon, symbol maximum of the defense in the United States. The wide boulevards of DC allow long walks linking the major tourist spots of the city, which houses primarily political but the best museums in the country. Hotels in Washington DC

What to visit in Washington DC: United States Capitol; White House; The Pentagon; Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum; National Museum of American History; National Gallery of Art; Library of Congress; Arlington National Cemetery; National Zoological Park; Washington National Cathedral; Ford’s Theatre; Lincoln Memorial; Washington Monument; Vietnam Veterans Memorial; Jefferson Memorial; US Botanical Garden; Union Station; Supreme Court Building;

Transports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) – Most of its flights are domestics.

There is Metro service connecting the airport and the city centre. The journey takes 15 minutes and costs 2 $usd.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – There are many international flights to/from Dulles.

There is Metro service to the centre, the journey takes about 1 hour and costs 6 $usd. Buses takes 25 minutes and costs 10 $usd (one way) and 18 $usd (return).

Train and Bus – Trains and buses runs to/from many East coast cities.

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