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Welcome to Washington D.C., the Nation’s capital. Take a walk among America’s greatest treasures, explore monuments dedicated to historical figures, or enjoy cuisines created by some of the finest American chefs. History, politics, culture and art all collide in Washington D.C.

AT T R A C T I O N SWashington D.C. is the most politically significant city in the United States. Dive into some of America’s greatest historical moments through these sites.

The Capitol• Located at First St SE, the Capitol Building is home to the U.S. congress and the seat of the legislative branch. Check out the amazing architecture and watch the government work right before your eyes!

The Smithsonian Institution • The Smithsonian Institution is a series of museums dedicated to the “increase and diffusion of knowledge.” The complex consists of 17 different museums. Each is housed in a different building with its own grand architecture.

The Monuments & Memorials• Washington D.C. is filled with monuments and memorials to America’s great leaders and wars. Map them out and spend a day learning about our political system and its influences. • Historic Georgetown is a neighborhood filled with Federal-style architecture and cobblestone roads. Enjoy a walk along the waterfront park!

B O U T I Q U E H O T E L SYou don’t have to be a public servant to travel luxuriously. Check out some of Washington D.C.’s finest boutique hotels. Maybe you’ll run into one of your local representatives!

W Washington ($$)• 515 15th St. NW • Hotel Main Line +1 202 661 2400• marriott.com/hotels/travel/waswh-w-washington-dcThe Liaison Capitol Hill ($)• 415 New Jersey Ave NW• Hotel Main Line +1 202 638 1616• jdvhotels.com/hotels/washington-dc/washington/liaison-capitol-hillKimpton George Hotel ($)• 15 E St. NW• Hotel Main Line +1 202 347 4200

• Room Reservations +1 855 546 7866• Hotelgeorge.comThe Jefferson ($$$)• 1200 16th St. NW• Hotel Main Line +1 202 448 2300• Room Reservations +1 877 313 9749• Jeffersondc.comThe Line DC ($$)• 1770 Euclid St NW• Hotel Main Line +1 202 588 0525• thelinehotel.com/dc/Sofitel Washington D.C. Lafayette Square ($$)• 806 15th St NW• Hotel Main Line +1 202 730 8800• accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-3293-sofitel-washington-dc-lafayette-squareThe Willard Washington D.C. ($$)• 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW• Hotel Main Line +1 202 628 9`00• Room Reservations +1 888 424 6835• ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/washington

L I V E M U S I CImmersed in plenty of political and social agendas, D.C. is not without a music scene. These spots will give you a sweet break from your educational tour.

Echostage• 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE• Nightclub, Music Venue• echostage.comTropicalia Lounge• 2001 14th St NW• Lounge, Music Venue• Tropicaliadc.comNew Vegas Lounge• 1415 P St NW• Lounge• Blues

• http://newvegasloungedc.comPearl Street Warehouse• 33 Pearl St SW• Diner, Bar, Music Venue• Pearlstreetwarehouse.comSongbyrd• 2475 18th St NW• Record Cafe, Music House• Songbyrddc.comColumbia Station • 2325 18th St NW• Bar, Music Venue• Columbiastationdc.comDC9• 1940 9th St NW• Bar, Nightclub, Music Venue• Dc9.clubMadam’s Organ• 2461 18th St NW• Bar, Music Venue• Blues• madamsorgan.com

N I G H T L I F EWashington D.C. might be the capital, but not all of Washington D.C. revolves around policy and its makers – a vibrant nightlife has always pulsed beneath the surface. Check out some of Washington’s coolest hotspots. Here are some of our top picks.

9:30• 815 V St. NW• Nightclub• 930.comMarvin• 2007 14th St. NW• Restaurant, Rooftop Bar• Marvindc.comSoundcheck• 1420 K St. NW

• Club• EDM, Latin, Hip-Hop• soundcheckdc.com/Ultrabar• 911 F St. NW• Club, Bar, Lounge• EDM, Hip-Hop, Pop• Ultrabardc.comDacha Beer Garden• 1600 7th St. NW• Beer Garden• Dachadc.comEighteenth Street Lounge • 1212 18th St. NW• Lounge• 18thstlounge.com/Sax• 734 11th St. NW• Restaurant, Lounge• Cabaret, Burlesque• Saxwdc.comP.O.V.• 515 15th St. NW• Rooftop Lounge• povrooftop.com/

R E S TA U R A N T SWashington D.C. is a deeply historic town with a legacy of elegance and political savvy. Now, the town is filled with restaurants of all kinds with delicious cuisines from across the world. Here are some of our favorite dining spots.

Pappe ($$)• 1317 14th St NW• Indian• http://pappedc.com/Dyllan’s Raw Bar Grill ($$)• 1054 31st St NW• Seafood • Dyllansrawbargrill.comLe Diplomate ($$$)• 1601 14th St NW• French

• Lediplomatedc.comRasika ($$$) • 633 D St NW• Indian• Rasikarestaurant.com1789 ($$$)• 1226 36th St NW• American• 1789restaurant.comChiko ($$)• 423 8th St SE• Chinese, Korean• Chikodc.comPineapple & Pearls ($$$)• 715 8th St SE,• American• Pineappleandpearls.comFiola ($$$$)• 601 Pennsylvania Ave NW• Italian• Fioladc.comHimitsu ($$)• 828 Upshur St NW• Japanese• himitsudc.com

S H O P P I N GWashington D.C. has developed some interesting shopping experiences in the last few decades. Spend a day and check out these places!

Georgetown• Historic Georgetown is filled with all types of fun shops, from boutiques and antique stores, to luxury retailers. Mazza Gallerie • Located at 5300 Wisconsin Ave NW, the Mazza Gallerie is a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. CityCenterDC• CityCenterDC is a complex of buildings in downtown Washington D.C. The complex, located at 825 10th St NW gives a Fifth Avenue experience with a series of high end and luxury boutiques and restaurants.

Eastern Market• At 225 7th St SE, Eastern Market is a public market in a 19th century brick building. Check out the amazing stalls filled with awesome foods and art pieces.

T R A V E L T I P S• Buy a SmarTrip card. The Metro is a great form of transportation in Washington D.C. If you plan to use it multiple times, save money and buy a SmarTrip card at any of the stations.

• Plan your day by area. While much of the city’s sites are in close range to one another, it might make sense to check the maps and plan your day by location, rather than theme. The National Mall is a lot bigger than it looks, but if you like to explore, we recommend walking the city. You’ll see a unique side to it and get those steps in!

• If you’re not a fan of crowds, plan your visit around the off season, which is usually the Fall and Winter.

• The national monuments are open 24 hours a day, so you don’t have to worry about missing out, but plan a full day (or two!) if you plan to hit the National Gallery.

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