La bulliciosa capital de EE. UU., Washington DC, está repleta de atracciones para aquellos que anhelan echar un vistazo a la historia, el arte y la arquitectura, sin mencionar la moderna vida nocturna. Únase a un recorrido turístico a pie o en autobús para admirar los monumentos famosos, incluido el Capitolio de los Estados Unidos, la Casa Blanca, el Monumento a Washington, el Monumento a los Veteranos de Vietnam, el Monumento a Lincoln, el Monumento a Jefferson, el Monumento a los Veteranos de la Guerra de Corea y el Monumento a Martin Luther King Jr. Relájate en el National Mall y prepárate para explorar la abundancia de museos de la ciudad. Elija entre el Smithsonian, el Museo Nacional del Aire y el Espacio, el Museo Nacional de Historia Natural y el Museo Nacional de Historia Estadounidense. Los recorridos en grupos pequeños con guías expertos lo ayudarán a experimentar la historia dentro de todas estas atracciones. Eche un vistazo a la cultura contemporánea de la ciudad en uno de los muchos recorridos culinarios y cerveceros en los barrios de moda de DC, como Georgetown, Shaw y Dupont Circle; o navegue por el río Potomac al atardecer para ver cómo se ilumina el horizonte de la ciudad. Al otro lado del río se encuentra el encantador casco antiguo de Alejandría; Realice un recorrido a pie para conocer la historia de los edificios de estilo renacentista georgiano, federal y griego del vecindario. Complete una excursión de un día con un recorrido por la casa de George Washington en Mt. Vernon y una visita al Cementerio Nacional de Arlington.
Fairuz is a Washington DC native who has spent most of her life in and around the city. Though currently living in Europe, she returns to the nation’s capital at least twice a year.
visit the National Mall. If you only do one thing in the city, it’s imperative that you explore the length of the mall from the Lincoln Memorial to the US Capitol Building.
starts with a brunch (a boozy drag brunch is a city favorite), includes a stroll through one of the (free) Smithsonian museums, and ends with dinner and drinks in Georgetown.
the Smithsonian museums. These free museums range from the National Museum of Natural History to the National Air and Space Museum to the National Museum of American History to various art genres and are mostly around the National Mall.
you need to leave downtown and visit the Shaw neighborhood. The historically African-American area is home to the Howard Theatre, Howard University, and a host of famous eateries including Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street.
head to the top of the Washington Monument. The city's tallest structure provides unparalleled views of DC and beyond. If you can’t snag a ticket, head to the Old Post Office clock tower or the Kennedy Center's outdoor terrace.
is thinking that DC is just government buildings. The city's vibrant neighborhoods each have their own character. Dupont Circle is an LGBTQ hub, Columbia Heights is known for multiethnic eateries, while Georgetown features Federal-style architecture and upmarket restaurants and shops.
Washington DC—the United States capital—is known for its iconic government buildings and landmarks, including the White House, US Capitol, Supreme Court, and the attractions at the National Mall, including the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial. The Smithsonian museums and springtime cherry blossoms are also unmissable.
...MásThe most visited site in Washington DC is the Lincoln Memorial, which stands on the National Mall and is instantly recognizable for its colonnaded front and enormous sitting statue of President Abraham Lincoln. Other popular sites include the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and US Capitol.
...MásMany of Washington DC's top monuments are clustered around the National Mall and Capitol Hill, so it's possible to see them in one day. Book a driving, bike, or Segway tour to sightsee efficiently. Then, cap off your trip with a visit to one of the city's free-to-enter Smithsonian museums.
...MásWashington DC has dozens of iconic government buildings, memorials, museums, and other highlights. To see more of the sights in less time, book a tour by coach, bike, Segway, or pedicab. Once you've gotten an overview, set off on a neighborhood walking tour to discover DC's local side.
...MásYes. Two days is enough to see Washington DC's highlights. On day one, concentrate on the National Mall's monuments and museums and see government buildings like the White House, Supreme Court, and US Capitol. On day two, soak up the local feel in neighborhoods such as Georgetown and Adams Morgan.
...MásWashington DC locals frequent the city's museums and cultural institutions, as well as trendy restaurants and bars in the 14th Street Corridor, Adams Morgan, and Shaw. You'll find them hiking in Rock Creek Park, browsing the shelves at Politics and Prose, and attending concerts at the 9:30 Club.
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