Think big in Washington–as soon as you arrive in D.C., you’ll be knocked over by the scale of the place. America’s capital wants you to know where you are, and the city goes all out to impress in terms of grandeur and size. Drama and scandal bubble under the surface, while the streets are abuzz with hip and happening events, museums, restaurants, and clubs around every corner. The principles of Equality, Justice, Life, and Liberty are still upheld, but D.C. is, above all, a trendy and international town.
Facts
Population: |
670,050 Washingtonians (2021 estimate) |
Currency: |
US Dollar $1 = 100 cents |
Search Accommodation: |
Hotels » |
Emergency numbers: |
911 |
Newspapers: |
The Washington Post — www.washingtonpost.com The Washington City Paper — washingtoncitypaper.com |
Website: |
washington.org |
Opening hours: |
General opening hours for shops are 10am–7/9pm Monday to Saturday and noon–5/6pm on Sunday. Some shops are closed on Sundays. |
Tourist information: |
DC Chamber of Commerce Information Center 506 9th Street, NW Washington, DC Open Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm, Sat & Sun closed |
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