TRAVEL GUIDE
Overview
Washington D.C. is the seat of the United States government; it is also a basin of historical monuments, landmarks.
Tourists should visit the famous White House – the seat and the symbol of power of the United States president; as well as the Lincoln Memorial.
The DC Downtown is a must see area in Washington, because it is the center of everything in the city, it is home to the Smithsonian Museum, Chinatown, the central business district and George Washington University. Of course, the White House, which has been always considered the star of the show.
North Central DC – it’s the most colorful area in DC because it has the most culturally diverse communities, you can find Little Ethiopia, a lot of embassies, listen to jazz by visiting U Street.
West – this is area is known as the suburbs, the wealthy side of town. It is also the area where you can find the historic Georgetown. This is the part of town where you can find the huge National Cathedral, American University and several lavish strips.
East DC – This is where you can find Capitol Hill, the Library of Congress and the famous Little Vatican.
To fly in to DC, the Ronal Reagan International Airport is the most convenient gateway to take. Tourists can also travel by land- by bus, private vehicle, rented cars or train. It is also important to check available hotels and motels in the area.
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Weather / Climate
Weather in Washington DC is pretty lovely for the rest of the year; the loveliest time of the year in DC is during spring. The season brings the cool winds, favorable temperature and lots and lots of cherry blossoms. Spring comes in from April to the middle of May, and this is the time when most tourists pack their bags and head to DC.
Spring in DC brings in a shower of leaves that literally “leave” people breathless. It also ushers in snow fall from time to time.
Political Climate is something that is also worth considering when planning a trip to DC. It is better to check when and which part of DC will major political events happen to avoid traffic and also to make sure that the flights get booked.
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When to Visit
Starting right around the middle of March until June, DC is packed with visitors. Ultimately, this is the time of the year when flights to DC are pretty expensive and hotels are mostly booked.
Late August, late November and the middle of January are the months when there are lesser number of people in the state.
This is probably the best time to visit Washington DC, if crowds are not your thing.
