Washington, D.C.: OVERVIEW
Americans may be skeptical about Washington's political hijinks, but they're won over by the city itself. It's one of the world's great capitals, with exceptional museums (nearly all free), tree-shaded parks, restaurants that benefit from a large and creative immigrant community, and nightlife that seems to get better every year.
Travel Tips
By Air
The major gateways to D.C. are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia, 4 mi south of downtown Washington; ...
By Bus
Washington's Greyhound bus terminal, a major one for the company, is approximately four blocks north of Union Station. ...
By Train
More than 80 trains a day arrive at Washington, D.C.'s, Union Station. Amtrak's regular service runs from D.C. to New York ...
Children in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., has many activities that appeal to the younger set. To get some ideas, consult the Friday Washington ...
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