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Washington, DC Travel Tips

  • Visit during the quieter congressional recesses. Lawmakers break for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, July 4th, and the entire month of August. Mid-March through June is the busiest time in D.C., with things generally kicking off as the cherry blossoms bloom around the city's Tidal Basin each spring. August can have cheaper hotel rates as well.
  • See the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights at the National Archives.
  • Learn about flight at the National Air and Space Museum.
  • Admire gold shields, feathered regalia, woven baskets, and beaded saddlebags at the National Museum of the American Indian.
  • Find out about bugs, bones, blue whales, and big gems at the National Museum of Natural History.
  • Test your spy skills at the International Spy Museum.

Washington, DC Overview

Within its city limits (67 sq. miles), Washington teems with history, made and in the making; the arts; cosmopolitan culture; and magnificent parks, gardens, and architecture. Pull together a bit of the best experiences from all that D.C. offers and you've got yourself a perfect day. Pick the ones that seem the most appealing, and then see whether you can fit them into your itinerary for an unforgettable time in the nation's capital. Read More

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Capital Hilton

1001 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036 Map

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Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Churchill Hotel

1914 Connecticut Ave.
Washington, DC 20009 Map

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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Club Quarters Washington

839 17th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20006 Map

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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

At New Hampshire Avenue NW and Rock Creek Pkwy
2700 F St. NW
Washington, District of Columbia

Distance: 1.0 mi. (from destination center)

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Opened in 1971, the Kennedy Center is both the national performing arts center and a memorial to... Read More

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Library of Congress

At 1st St. SE
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington, District of Columbia

Distance: 1.8 mi. (from destination center)

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The question most frequently asked by visitors to the Library of Congress is "Where are the... Read More

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Dupont Circle

Connecticut Avenue
Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Distance: 2.7 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Washington, DC

Distance (mi.)
Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport 3.4 map
Washington Dulles International Airport 22.5 map
Baltimore/Washington International Airport 27.2 map Flight Deals to BWI

Other Smaller Airports near Washington, DC

Distance (mi.)
Hagerstown Wash. County Regional Airport 66.3 map
Harrisburg International Airport 89.1 map
Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport 91.0 map

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Huge Golf course Luxury Estate

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in WASHINGTON, DC

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 4
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Luxury Contemporary House in District of Columbia Metro

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Lakefront, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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