Washington, D.C. Tourist Information

Washington, D.C, the capital of the United States and the seat of its three branches of government, has a collection of free, public museums unparalleled in size and scope throughout the history of mankind, and the lion's share of the nation's most treasured monuments and memorials.

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Georgetown
Georgetown is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. to the south of Woodley Park and west of Dupont Circle across Rock Creek Park. Georgetown Tourist Information »
East End
East End is D.C.'s old downtown quarter, east of 15th St, including the smaller downtown neighborhoods of Chinatown, Penn … East End Tourist Information »
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle is D.C.'s trendiest neighborhood, owing to its collection of night clubs, bars, cafes, art galleries, and shops. Dupont Circle Tourist Information »
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West End
The West End is the western section of downtown, including the central business district, sometimes known as Golden Triangle or … West End Tourist Information »
Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights
Adams Morgan, Mount Pleasant, and Columbia Heights are three bordering neighborhoods, each with a different character, but united … Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights Tourist Information »
Shaw
Shaw is a North Central neighborhood just east of Dupont Circle and south of Adams Morgan, but with a history and culture rooted … Shaw Tourist Information »
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill is a venerable neighborhood just east of the Capitol building, best known as the main residence in the city for the … Capitol Hill Tourist Information »
National Mall
The National Mall is the monumental green space at the heart of Washington, D.C, the heart of the national psyche, and the heart of civic America. National Mall Tourist Information »
Upper Northwest
The neighborhoods of the Upper Northwest rank among the nation's most wealthy and privileged. There are big attractions … Upper Northwest Tourist Information »
Northeast
East D.C. refers to a large, relatively quiet section of the city—all neighborhoods east of Rock Creek Park and north of Adams Morgan and Capitol Hill. Northeast Tourist Information »
Anacostia
Anacostia is the popular name for the huge swathe of the capital consisting of the many neighborhoods East of the River. Anacostia Tourist Information »
Waterfront
The Waterfront, lies just south of the National Mall, but despite its attractions and location, has remained overlooked by most visitors to the city. Waterfront Tourist Information »
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