Washington DC

THE NATION'S CAPITAL

Washington, DC & Capital Region USA Link House,
140 The Broadway, Tolworth, Surrey KT6 7JE
Tel: 020 8339 6048 Fax: 020 8339 6001
Email: tmp.uk@btinternet.com Web:www.capitalregionusa.org and washington.org.

Land Area 68.2 square miles
Population 572,000
State Capital Washington DC
Largest City Washington DC
Local Time 5 hrs behind the UK
Climate Washington, DC has a fairly mild climate with all four seasons. Spring, early summer and fall are the most comfortable seasons, although winters are often mild, with more rain than snow. Summers are often very hot.
Ntl Parks 2/3rds of the city of DC are designated as National Parks.

Washington, DC is a place where visitors can enjoy access to an impressive list of free and fascinating attractions. From the powerful monuments and memorials on the National Mall to inspiring cultural treasures like the Smithsonian Museum where you could touch a moon rock, marvel at the Hope Diamond, view Dorothy's Ruby Red slippers or explore Native American culture. A diverse and beautiful world capital, DC invites visitors to step beyond the iconic landmarks to explore charming neighbourhoods like historic Georgetown, eclectic Adams-Morgan and trendy U Street. DC's neighbourhoods tempt visitors with chic boutiques and malls, hip new restaurants and bars, worldclass theatres, art galleries and peaceful parks and gardens. For accommodation, it's easy to find a hotel to suit your taste and budget in Washington, DC. Choose from award-winning luxury properties and stylish boutique hotels to comfortable family-friendly inns. Getting around couldn’t be easier thanks to DC's pedestrian-friendly streets and its safe, efficient public transport - including Metrorail and the hip, new Circulator bus. As the Obamas settle into the White House, they’re also making themselves at home in DC with visits to hot city eateries, cultural attractions and neighbourhood staples so you can follow in their footsteps as you explore.


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STRANGE BUT TRUE ...
No building in Washington, DC is allowed to be taller than the statue of "Freedom" on top of the US Capitol Dome.

LOOK OUT FOR ...
George Clooney, Placido Domingo and Michael Jordan, Jaromir Jagr and Bono.

STATE SECRET...
The best time to see the monuments is by moonlight, and the best view is from the top of the Old Post Office Pavilion’s clock tower.

IF YOU ONLY SEE ONE THING ...
U.S. Capitol.

DON'T MISS...
Washington, DC is home to over 190 embassies making it one of the most diverse cities in the world. Every spring, under the Passport DC programme more than 30 of them are open to visitors offering a flavour of their nations.

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