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| Travel Guide for District of Columbia Coextensive with the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as "D.C.", The District, or simply Washington, Washington, D.C. is the purpose-built federal capital of the United States of America. Neatly designed by French engineer Pierre Charles L'Enfant with a low profile skyline consisting of stately classic-style architecture and spacious green parks laid out and intersected by shady avenues of enormous width, the "City of Magnificent Distance" draws visitors from various parts of the world from various walks of life for various sorts of reasons. At any given period of time, in any given season of the year, a Washington, D.C. vacation can always be translated to a plethora of iconic memorials and monuments to pay homage to, an incredible array of free Washington, D.C. museums to partake of, and a bonanza of the nation's tiptop dining, shopping and entertainment offerings to revel in. Founding fathers' ideals of liberty and justice, as well as symbols of the nation's patriotic past and powerful political, cultural, and intellectual present, are perpetuated in such landmarks as the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, National World War II Memorial, United States Navy Memorial, the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and of course, the White House, America's easiest recognizable address. To complete the list of things to see and do linked by the National Mall in downtown Washington, D.C., you have to add Smithsonian Castle, Reflecting Pool, U.S. Botanic Garden, National Archives, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and a wealth of museums and art galleries that are located on or near this massively grassy expanse of greenery. Free admission to almost all major attractions, especially Washington, D.C. museums, is one of the most fascinating perks of Washington, D.C. vacations. All Smithsonian museums and institutions in Washington, D.C., including Anacostia Museum, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Hirshhorn Museum, National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of American History, National Museum of the American Indian, National Museum of Natural History, National Portrait Gallery, National Postal Museum, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery and National Zoo, in addition to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, National Building Museum, Freer Gallery, National Museum of African Art and many more, are free of charge to the public. Other notable local free attractions include The White House, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, the US Capitol, the U.S. Supreme Court, National Archives, Library of Congress, Arlington National Cemetery, The Pentagon, National Arboretum, etc. From the periodical election shake-ups to the constant diplomatic shake-hands, from the seasonal festivals such as the springtime National Cherry Blossom Festival, free summer concerts and Smithsonian Folklife Festival, to year-round political protests and recreational activities held on the National Mall, from the eclectically grand Embassy Row to the ethnically unique neighborhoods, Washington, D.C., the center of the free world, is simply as exciting and happening as you would expect it to be. Its characterful and charming neighborhoods, such as the theatrical Penn Quarter, the arty Dupont Circle, the bohemian Adams Morgan, the jazzy U Street Corridor, the cultured Foggy Bottom, and the Colonial Georgetown, have something that you feel at once congenial. Washington, D.C. travel experience is yet not without any blemish. Considering the law of supply and demand, some of the abovementioned numbers definitely constitute cause for concern rather than celebrations. Weather-wise, although fairly mild temperature is not uncommon during springtime, early summer and fall, midsummer can be unbearably sultry and swampy, with frequent thunderstorms and occasional tornados therefore produced, while winter could be characterized by bitterly sustained coldness, with occasional heavy snowfall. The existing inventory of Washington, D.C. hotels and motels is no doubt one of the largest in the nation, not to mention the ever-growing number of new hotels in Washington, D.C. announcing their commencements of commencement of operation or construction across the entire area throughout the year. But there are truly 20 million visitors coming to town and constant record-breaking grand conventions, seminars and meetings being held every year in Washington, D.C., which means that there are always more people to fill rooms, made or in the making, of hotels in Washington, D.C. It is quite understandable for luxury Washington, D.C. hotels, especially the standouts of downtown Washington, D.C. hotels such as The Hay-Adams Hotel and the Willard InterContinental Washington, to charge substantially higher room rates than that of the average downtown Washington, D.C. hotels, like the Holiday Inn Washington - Central / White House and that of the far-flung suburban hotels in Washington, D.C., such as the Holiday Inn Washington-Georgetown. But what's eye-popping is the sales tax of Washington, D.C. hotels, which is a whopping 14.5%. Even if you have one of the cheap hotels in Washington, D.C. your final lodging expanses would be rapidly swelled by hidden costs like the unbelievable charge for overnight parking, the exorbitant hotels phone rates, the costly minibar offerings, etc. Fortunately, there are ways to save meaningful cash. Always ask if you're entitled to special deals or not, like student or senior specials, group or long-stay discounted rates, Internet-only, off-season or weekend discounts, membership special programs, all of which could be a substantial saving. To save parking expenses, avoid driving to D.C. and rely on the Metro Rail and Metro Bus system, or take a cab! Always carry at least one spare fully charged cellphone battery, or use the pay phones. The last but not the least big money saver-Families on long stays should book extended stay hotels Washington, D.C. with kitchenettes so that you can cook your own meals. Remember that Washington, D.C restaurant tax is 10%! District of Columbia travel guide is copyrighted. It cannot be copied. |
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