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Washington, DC is not only the proud home of the nation's capital, it is a sophisticated city in its own right. From symbols of patriotism to its undiscovered neighborhoods, the sights and sounds of the nation's capital inspire millions of visitors every year. Packed with famous sights, free attractions, and an endless calendar of special events, Washington, DC offers year-round inspiring experiences.

Beyond Washington DC's most familiar vistas, the capital city unwinds into a lively urban center. Casual cafes and upscale bistros line the trendy streets of Georgetown, while the downtown district sizzles with a host of new restaurants. Spontaneous Jazz notes tumble out the windows of U Street's nightclubs, while world-class performers take the stage at the highly acclaimed Kennedy Center. Kayakers tackle the Potomac River as it winds past the elegant marble tributes to America's great leaders.

Washington, DC is a city of colorful and diverse neighborhoods, filled with hip boutiques and galleries, historic homes and small museums, urban parks and spectacular gardens. One of Washington DC's most colorful neighborhoods, centered on 18th Street and Columbia Road, NW, Adams Morgan features an array of ethnic restaurants, boutiques, hip specialty stores and late-night entertainment. Neighborhoods are ideal for walking and almost all are accessible by Metrorail or Metrobus.

Fun and excitement coexist with the fancy and refined in Washington, DC; a morning browsing high-brow art at the elegant Phillips Collection or the hip design district on Seventh Street might be followed by an afternoon of casual fun exploring the funky shops in Adams Morgan or Eastern Market in Capitol Hill – with the evening reserved for the Kennedy Center.

We invite you to visit Washington, DC—and craft your own American Experience.

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