Discover DC!
Washington, DC's highly visible profile of residents attracts an unparalleled mixture of educational and cultural programs. The city is headquarters to many national and international organizations, as well as embassies and cultural institutions, many of which host programs and exhibits for the public. The inner workings of national government are easily witnessed through visits to the Supreme Court, the Capitol, the U.S. Treasury, and the Pentagon. Extended summer hours allow plenty of time for visiting the city's historic landmarks, museums, and art galleries.
The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage hosts a daily itinerary of lively, free performances by internationally recognized artists. Summer concerts are on every street corner and even at the National Zoo. Historic Union Station is simply magnificent, and its marble corridors are lined with two stories of boutiques, restaurants, and a movie theater. Browse around the shops of Georgetown, snoop around trendy Eastern Market, or enjoy the spicy fare of the international cuisine in Adams Morgan. Whether you're paddling on the Potomac, jogging through Rock Creek Park, watching American movie classics under the stars on the National Mall, or experiencing the cultural extravaganza of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, you are sure to enjoy an experience that is distinctly Washingtonian. Theress so much to do and see!
