Washington, DC, the U.S. capital, is a compact city on the Potomac River, bordering the states of Maryland and Virginia. It’s defined by imposing neoclassical monuments and buildings – including the iconic ones that house the federal government’s 3 branches: the Capitol, White House and Supreme Court – but also its museums and performing-arts venues such as the Kennedy Center.
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The Nation’s Capital attracts people from all over the country and beyond. So much to see and do, the area is a mecca of activity for singles, couples and families. For Bradfield residents it’s just a short trip “downtown” to dine at a plethora of American and ethnic restaurants; shop at flea markets, upscale shops, and trendy boutiques; enjoy theater and musical performances; or fill a seat at a professional hockey, baseball, soccer or basketball game.
The DC Metro area offers residents and visitors of all ages an abundance of mostly free national tourist attractions such as:
And most especially, DC is home to a campus of more than a dozen large buildings that comprise the Smithsonian Museums including the National Zoo. View the map and prepare to be impressed. http://www.si.edu/content/ovs/mallmap.pdf
Visit the official Washington DC site at http://washington.org/
Map of wash DC: http://www.tripomatic.com/United-States/D.C./Washington-city/
The Nation’s Capital attracts people from all over the country and beyond. So much to see and do, the area is a mecca of activity for singles, couples and families. For Bradfield residents it’s just a short trip “downtown” to dine at a plethora of American and ethnic restaurants; shop at flea markets, upscale shops, and trendy boutiques; enjoy theater and musical performances; or fill a seat at a professional hockey, baseball, soccer or basketball game.
The DC Metro area offers residents and visitors of all ages an abundance of mostly free national tourist attractions such as:
- Mount Vernon, the White House, the US Capitol, monuments such as the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and war memorials
- Events like the Cherry Blossom Festival, 4th of July festivities, and the live nation-wide broadcast of the Memorial Day concert
- Live musical performances by the Army, Navy and Air Force bands.
And most especially, DC is home to a campus of more than a dozen large buildings that comprise the Smithsonian Museums including the National Zoo. View the map and prepare to be impressed. http://www.si.edu/content/ovs/mallmap.pdf
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Did you know that
Best places to go with kids visit: http://dc.about.com/od/touristattractions/ss/15-Best-Places-to-Go-with-Kids-in-the-Washington-DC-Area.htm
For ideas visit: http://washington.org/100-free-and-almost-free-things-do-dc
Did you know that
- The US Capitol Building offers free guided tours through Congress?
- You can gain entry into the National Archives Building from Congress through an underground passage? See the Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
- Outside the National Academy of Sciences at 2101 Constitution Ave, NW adults and children climb into the lap of Albert Einstein’s statue and take pictures?
Best places to go with kids visit: http://dc.about.com/od/touristattractions/ss/15-Best-Places-to-Go-with-Kids-in-the-Washington-DC-Area.htm