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Best of Washington D.C. |
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Marked by grand boulevards, tree-ringed roundabouts, stately institutes of higher learning, and iconic landmarks, the nation's capital still preserves the power and influence instilled in it by the Founding Fathers. Each year, throngs of visitors flock to the District of Columbia for its buildings of grand proportions, its multitude of museums (many of them free) and theaters that recall the city's storied past.
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Use this map to explore the sights and hotels that await you in Washington, D.C. Click on a hotel to see the hotels in that area.
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| | | | When to go | | Spring in D.C. offers beautiful weather and blossoming cherry trees, but also brings higher hotel rates and bigger crowds. Fall is another busy time. During the summer, it can be hot and humid, but you'll find great hotel deals and lots of room to explore the (air-conditioned) museums. You may be able to find that elusive combination of good deals and good weather in early fall and in December. | | | | Are we there yet? | Flight times
1.5 hours from Boston, 1 hour and 10 minutes from New York, 2 hours from Chicago
Drive times
Baltimore to Washington, D.C.: 45 minutes
New York to Washington, D.C.: 4 hours
Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.:2.5 hours | | | | Must-see sights | | Spend a day exploring the Smithsonian Institution Museums including the National Air & Space Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, and 12 others (whew!)
Take a tour of the monuments—it’s easier than trying to plan your own route
Stop by the Capitol Building and the White House (of course)
Need a break from American history? Check out the Folger Shakespeare Library | |
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| | | | | Don’t try to see it all. Go with what interests you and remember, you can always come back!
Security is tight at most major attractions. Carry as little as possible to clear security faster
Ever wanted to be James Bond? Don't miss the International Spy Museum | |
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