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Washington DC The United State of America Last Updated: 05/04/2025 |
| Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia, 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. Washington had an estimated population of 702,250 as of 2024. | |
| Washington, D.C. was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation. You can find all the best things to do right here in DC, from concerts and cultural events to American history, free attractions and so much more. It’s easy to ride the Metro or hop on a bike and explore all that the nation’s capital has to offer. Walk the halls of free Smithsonian museums, paddle on the Potomac and Anacostia rivers or sit back on a double-decker tour bus and soak up some history. Local shops, funky marketplaces and people-watching hot spots beckon by midday, as nighttime gives way to multi-course dinners and drinks from local breweries. | |
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Navy Yard Place » City Navy Yard is a neighborhood of Washington, D.C., located in Southeast D.C. Navy Yard, situated along the Anacostia Riverfront south of Capitol Hill. Navy Yard is a popular entertainment district, home to Nationals Park, a notable nightlife scene, and numerous waterfront esplanades. 98 views 💖 1 👍 0Washington, D.C. |
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Penn Quarter + Chinatown Place » City Penn Quarter is a historic neighborhood of Downtown Washington, D.C., located north of Pennsylvania Avenue, in Northwest D.C. Penn Quarter & Chinatown draws foodies, culture vultures, shoppers and sports fans with something to dig into in these neighborhoods north of Pennsylvania Avenue NW, which is as hopping at night as during the day. 97 views 💖 1 👍 0Washington, D.C. |
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Downtown DC Place » City Downtown is the central business district of Washington, D.C., located in Northwest D.C. It offers a mix of in-demand restaurant options, high-end shopping and plenty of must-see museums. The city’s most famous address, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, is nestled on the border of downtown DC, giving this chic neighborhood an air of importance and sophistication. 78 views 💖 1 👍 0Washington, D.C. |
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Georgetown DC Place » City Georgetown is a historic neighborhood and commercial district in Northwest Washington, D.C., situated along the Potomac River. This National Historic District is where the past meets the present, with more than 470 shops, restaurants and institutions in its vibrant business district, set against the backdrop of Georgetown’s unique 18th and 19th century architecture and quaint residential streets. 108 views 💖 1 👍 0Washington, D.C. |
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Tidal Basin Place » Outdoors The Tidal Basin is a partially man-made reservoir between the Potomac River and the Washington Channel in Washington, D.C. It is part of West Potomac Park and is a focal point of the National Cherry Blossom Festival held each spring. 296 views 💖 1 👍 0Washington D.C., DC 20024 |
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Place » Historical Place The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is one of the most-visited memorials in the nation's capital. Millions come each year to pause and reflect in front of the black granite of The Wall, find the names of loved ones, make rubbings of those names and leave behind tributes to those they lost. 343 views 💖 1 👍 05 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington, DC 20245 |
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Ford's Theatre Place » Club The site of the April 14, 1865, assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, Ford's Theatre is a working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center. The theatre produces musicals and plays reflecting the unique, diverse character of American life. 461 views 💖 1 👍 0511 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004 |
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US Supreme Court Place » Historical Place The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all U.S. federal court cases, and over state court cases that turn on questions of U.S. constitutional or federal law. Completed in 1935, it is situated in Washington, D.C. 310 views 💖 1 👍 01 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543 |
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Lincoln Memorial Place » Historical Place The Lincoln Memorial is a US national memorial built to honor the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is on the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., across from the Washington Monument, and is in the form of a neoclassical temple. 326 views 💖 1 👍 02 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002 |
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United States of America Place » Historical Place The United States of America, also known as the United States or America, is a country located primarily in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 states and the federal capital district of Washington, D.C. It consists of 50 states with 3.8 million square miles (9.8 million square kilometers). It had a population of 331,449,281 in 2020. 301 views 💖 1 👍 0United States of America |