🇺🇸 Washington D.C.

📍 About Washington D.C.

The National Mall with the Capitol, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Smithsonian museums (all free).

🗺️ What to do & see in Washington D.C.

• ✅Walk along the National Mall among monuments
• ✅Visit the free Smithsonian museums
• ✅Tour the Capitol and its rotunda
• ✅View the White House from the fence
• ✅Climb the Lincoln Memorial at sunset
• ✅See the cherry blossoms in bloom around the Tidal Basin

🏛️ Must-see attractions in Washington D.C.

• ⭐White House
• ⭐United States Capitol
• ⭐Lincoln Memorial
• ⭐Washington Monument
• ⭐Smithsonian Museums
• ⭐Arlington National Cemetery

🍽️ Local cuisine in Washington D.C.

• 🍴Half smoke, a spicy sausage typical of the city
• 🍴Blue crab from Chesapeake Bay
• 🍴Jumbo slice, a giant portion of late-night pizza
• 🍴Ethiopian cuisine from the Adams Morgan neighborhood
• 🍴Mumbo sauce, a sweet and spicy local sauce

💡 Travel tips for Washington D.C.

• 💡The best time to visit is spring, with cherry blossoms in bloom, and autumn
• 💡Smithsonian museums are free—take advantage and spend several days
• 💡Get around by metro; it's convenient and connects the entire city
• 💡Book tickets to the White House and the Capitol in advance
• 💡Summers are very hot and humid; bring water and a hat