Washington DC

Washington, DC is a unique city, both in the United States and in the world. It is a city with a long and interesting history, and an even brighter future.

Washington, DC is the seat of the federal government of the United States and is the home of the President, the Supreme Court, and the Congress. It is also home to federal agencies and departments, and is the center of American political life.

Washington, DC has a rich and vibrant culture and history, with monuments and memorials honoring the nation’s founders as well as those who fought for freedom and justice. It is also home to a number of world-class museums and galleries, including the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art.

Washington, DC is known for its diverse and delicious cuisine, from high-end restaurants to casual eateries. It also has a vibrant nightlife, with plenty of bars, clubs, and music venues. Whether you’re looking for a quiet night out or an all-night dance party, Washington, DC has something for everyone.

Maps

Google Map
Washington DC Map (gisgeography.com)

Travel Guides

Washington, D.C. Travel Guide (travelandleisure.com)
Washington, D.C.(travel.usnews.com)

Getting Around

Reference

Your Public Transportation Guide to DC (washingtonian.com)
The Metro System (commuterpage.com)

Airports

Dulles International (flydulles.com)

Dulles International Airport (en.wikipedia.org)

Reagan National (flyreagan.com)

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (en.wikipedia.org)

Train Stations

Washington Metro (en.wikipedia.org)
Metrorail (wmata.com)
VRE (vre.org)
Virginia Railway Express (en.wikipedia.org)

Bus terminals

Washington, D.C. Station (peterpanbus.com)
Bus station in Washington, DC (trailways.com)

Walking/Running Paths

District of Columbia Running Trails and Maps (traillink.com)
Walking and Running Routes (campusrecreation.gwu.edu)

Bicycle Trails

Top 10 Trails in Washington, DC (railstotrails.org)
Bicycle Maps (ddot.dc.gov)

Scenic Drives

Top 15 Scenic Byways in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC (capitalregionusa.org)
Great Scenic Drives Near DC (washingtonian.com)

History

The History of Washington, DC (washington.org)
Washington, D.C. (en.wikipedia.org)

Geography

Geography of Washington, D.C (en.wikipedia.org)
Washington, D.C.national capital, United States (britannica.com)

Food

Anthony Bourdain

Bourdain’s Field Notes (explorepartsunknown.com)
Grit and Resilience (explorepartsunknown.com

Triple-D

Washington, DC (foodnetwork.com)
Maryland (foodnetwork.com)
Virginia (foodnetwork.com)
West Virginia (foodnetwork.com)

Yelp

More Info

The 38 Essential Restaurants Around D.C. (dc.eater.com)
12 Bucket List-Worthy Food Experiences in DC (thrillist.com)

Stay

Washington DC Hotels and Places to Stay (tripadvisor.com.ph)
All Accommodations (washington.org)

Entertainment & Sights

Monuments and Memorials

Monuments & Memorials (washington.org)
12 must-see Washington DC monuments and memorials in photos (theplanetd.com)

Live music venues

DC Music Venues (washington.org)
The 36 best live music venues and concert halls in Washington DC (wanderlog.com)

Theatre/Shows

Performing Arts & Theater in DC (washington.org)
Family Drive-in theater (tripadvisor.com)

Zoos and Aquariums

Smithsonian’s National Zoo (nationalzoo.si.edu)
10 Zoos in Washington DC Where One Can Play (traveltriangle.com)

Museums

The best museums in DC to visit (timeout.com)
About Our Museums and Zoo (si.edu)

Sports Stadiums/Arenas

Basketball

Capital One Arena (washington.org)
Basketball venues in Washington, D.C (en.wikipedia.org)

Football

FedExField (en.wikipedia.org)
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium (en.wikipedia.org)

Soccer

Audi Field (audifield.com)
D.C, United (dcunited.com)

Photography Spots

The 20+ Most Instagrammable Places in Washington, DC (washington.org)
Top 25 Hidden Photo Spots in Washington, DC (improvephotography.com)
Things to do in Washington DC: 6 Best Photography Spots (ecophiles.com)
The 26 Best Places to Take Pictures in Washington DC (ihitthebutton.com)
Everyone Should Explore These 13 Stunning Places Around Washington DC At Least Once (onlyinyourstate.com)
14 Fascinating Spots In Washington DC That Are Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale (onlyinyourstate.com)
10 Best Underrated Attractions In Washington DC (onlyinyourstate.com)
These 12 Churches In Washington DC Will Leave You Absolutely Speechless (onlyinyourstate.com)
8 Captivating Castles You Won’t Believe Are Near Washington DC (onlyinyourstate.com)

Murals

14 Incredible DC Murals To See Around The City (onlyinyourstate.com)
MURALSDC (muralsdcproject.com)

WHAT IS MURALSDC?

Funded by the DC Department of Public Works (DPW) in cooperation with the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, MuralsDC serves as a compliment to DPW’s mission to clean and beautify the nation’s capital. Since its pilot in 2007, MuralsDC has painted 133 murals in every ward of the city–more than any other entity in the District. While most of the artists are local, the program has worked with artists across the country & around the world, creating some of the most engaging and photographed murals in the region. Check out some of their work and see for yourself…