Area Information

Washington, D.C. is the nation's capital city and is the home of the federal government. Founded in 1790, Washington, D.C. was named after the 1st president of the United States, George Washington. The city was famously planned by Pierre L'Enfant in the Baroque style with large boulevards and streets.

Living in Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC is one of the most livable cities in the United States with great sidewalks, trails, and public transportation. The 5 lines and 40 DC stations of the metro system are open 5am-12am during the week and 7am-3am during the weekends, making transportation easy.

Attractions

Washington, D.C. offers a wide array of activities for everyone to enjoy.

You can tour the national monuments, play on the Mall, visit the White House and Federal buildings, and take advantage of the Smithsonian museums.

For those interested in the performing arts, there are also many opportunities to catch a play or musical at the John F. Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera, and the National Theatre.

For those looking for fine dining, shopping, and a nightlife make sure to check out historic Georgetown and vibrant Adams Morgan.

Nature lovers can walk through Rock Creek Park, hike along the C&O Canal, or kayak down the Potomac River. There is no shortage of outdoor fun activities in and around Washington, DC!

Professional Sports in Washington, D.C.:

Baseball (MLB) -- Washington Nationals / Nationals Park
Basketball (WNBA) -- Washington Mystics / Entertainment and Sports Arena
Basketball (NBA) -- Washington Wizards / Capital One Arena
Football (NFL) -- Washington Commanders / FedEx Field
Hockey (NHL) -- Washington Capitals / Capital One Arena
Soccer (MLS) -- DC United / Audi Field

Interesting Fact about Washington, D.C.

HotPads was founded in the Dupont Circle neighborhood.

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