Why travel to Washington DC [District of Columbia]?
As the capital of the USA historic Washington is home to varied, iconic American buildings and monuments including the White House and differing, magnificent memorials; the world’s largest museum complex containing some of the country’s finest museums [almost all free]; plenty of classic US urban life action with vibrant arts and culture scenes both day and night; and a mass of outdoor activities such as hikes, river cruises, or just strolling the city’s airy parks and gardens. The city offers excellent public transportation, especially the subway system, but the centre is compact enough to walk almost everywhere and the sights are well marked as a walking tour. In fact Washington was recently voted the US’s most pedestrian-friendly city by the Brookings Institute. Downside: Washington has earned itself a reputation as one of the most dangerous cities in the USA, though if you stick to the tourist areas and hours, you’ll be in elite company with few criminal concerns.
