Possessing a delicate blend of leisurely Southern and fast-paced Northern charm, Washington D.C.'s residents universally appeal to its eclectic array of visitors. Accessibility is a star feature of the capital city, which consists of the Metrorail and Metrobus. In addition to being the home of awe-inspiring monuments and ubiquitously known public figures, diverse neighborhoods, numerous boutiques and galleries, urban parks and superb gardens comprise the city. If you're not sure of your way around the city, Washington residents are cheerful hosts, who are more than willing to flaunt their city's modern and historical treasures!
Washington, D.C. Local Favorites
Tidal Basin - This scenic gem was originally a part of the Potomac. Popular on the Basin are paddleboats, and in the spring when the cherry blossoms bloom it is truly a sight to behold!
Adams-Morgan - An interesting venue of offbeat bars, clubs, unique shopping experiences, and eclectic culinary pursuits, this neighborhood is also ethnically diverse.
Georgetown - This oldest and wealthiest Washington city has gradually undergone a dramatic makeover throughout its history. Originally existing as a maritime, warehouse district, the city is now bustling with restaurants, bars and nightclubs, and stylish boutiques.
The Mall - This park certainly wears many hats from its numerous fascinating museums to playing the role of Washington's picnic park, jogging venue, and the meeting place for festivals and fireworks displays.
National Zoological Park - World renowned for its gifts from China in 1972, the endearing pandas Hsing-Hsing and Ling-Ling, this 163-acre part of the Smithsonian Institution, is brimming with manmade constructed natural habitat wonders. Here, Komodo dragons, a walk-in aviary, and Amazonia, a fantastic replica of a South American rain-forest ecosystem, is not only seen, but experienced!
WASHINGTON, D.C.'S POPULAR FOODS
- An eclectric variety of contemporary cuisines
- Spicy Southwestern
- Asian Cuisine (Chinese, Burmese, Thai, and others)