Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as simply Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River across from Virginia and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation, through which human form and attributes are applied to the United States.
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Weather in Washington, D.C.
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Top hotels in Washington, D.C.
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Things to do
Washington, D.C. Observation Deck Ticket
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from $42
Craft Brewery Tour in Washington, D.C.
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from $95
Washington, D.C. Zoo Day Pass
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from $23
Hidden Gems of Washington, D.C. Small-Group Tour
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from $29
Washington, D.C. Food & Market Tour
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from $65
Science Center Washington, D.C. Ticket
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from $26
Getting there
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