What is it like living in the Washington, DC, area?
Washington, DC, is the seat of government for our Nation and the home of the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, the National Gallery of Art, the Kennedy Center, as well as numerous national monuments. Entertainment in Washington, DC, is varied and virtually unlimited. Whether you prefer theater, football, opera, or tennis, Washington, DC, has a wide range of venues, resources, and people who share your interests. You sports enthusiasts have your choice of hockey, basketball, baseball, soccer, and football teams and events at local sports complexes, bike trails, and golf courses, and organized fund-raisers and events such as triathlons and bike rides. Our office in Washington, DC, offers numerous amenities including a fitness center, a cafeteria, a health center, and transportation subsidies. Please see www.dc.gov for more information.