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Overview of Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. (DC))
Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. (DC)) features major hubs at Washington, D.C.. Key sights, National & State Parks, and travel highlights across the state include National Mall, U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, 17 free Smithsonian Museums, Georgetown Historic District & Tidal Basin.
How to get to Washington, D.C.
Reagan National (DCA), Dulles (IAD), BWI; Amtrak Acela & Northeast Regional at Union Station; WMATA Metrorail SmarTrip. Use our Amtrak & USA Rail Pass Calculator ($) and $80 National Parks Pass Calculator to plan your route.
Signature local food in Washington, D.C.
When visiting cities and towns across Washington, D.C., look out for these regional American specialties at classic diners, smokehouses, seafood shacks, and farmers markets:
- D.C. smoky half-smoke sausage with chili
- Chesapeake blue crab cakes & raw-bar oysters
- Mambo sauce crispy chicken wings
- Georgetown cupcakes & mid-Atlanticberry cobblers
- Virginia/Maryland cellar wines & D.C. craft brews
Best time to visit Washington, D.C.
Best time to visit Washington, D.C.: Mar–May (Cherry Blossoms), Sep–Nov.
Featured cities & towns in Washington, D.C. (1 featured · 52 total)
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, county & elevation facts, nearest airport/Amtrak station, regional food specialties, and neighboring towns:
| City / Town | County & Type | Population | Elevation | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Washington, DC | US City | 689,545 | 7 m (23 ft) | City guide → · Flagship guide |