Washington DC (Dulles), USA

Washington, D.C. travel at your finger tips

The capital city of the United States holds a very distinct political vibe. With numerous museums and historical sites, many of which are free, Washington, D.C. is quite pleasing to tourists. There is also a hip nightlife in the city with many different dance clubs, bars, and trendy cafes to visit.

Attractions

Attractions in this city are numerous and it will take more than one vacation to see everything, however, there are some sites that shouldn't be missed. Capitol Hill is one of them. It is the city’s centerpiece. For more than 150 years Congress has sat here, and tours through its hallowed halls are extensive and fascinating.

From the capitol to the Washington Monument, the entire area is called the National Mall. The mall is full of interesting sites and museums. The Washington Monument, 166m tall, has a great viewing deck. Beyond it is a long reflection pool leading up to the stately Lincoln Memorial.

The Vietnam Memorial is adjacent, a simple but effective submerged structure bearing the names of 58,202 American casualties of this war.

Not far from mall is the White House, a world-renowned American icon and home to every president since 1800. It’s a huge, heavily-guarded mansion and is open to limited tours.

The Smithsonian Institution, an enormous and exhausting collection of museums most of which line the National Mall, really shouldn't be overlooked. The most popular of these great museums is the National Air & Space Museum.

Hotels in Washington, D.C.

The U.S.'s capital draws thousands of visitors throughout the year, so there are plenty of hotels available all over the city. Washington, D.C. hotels can be extravagant and pricey, or quite modest and affordable. To find a Washington DC hotel to your liking, go online.

The city's metro system is quite good and easy to navigate. It is easy to walk to a metro station from your hotel and be within minutes of the city's greatest attractions. Find a hotel in Washington DC at your choice location here.

Out and about - car hire in Washington, D.C.

A hire car isn't really needed inside the city, since you can usually take the metro to most of the attractions. However, if you desire to explore some of the great sites outside of the city, a hire car is a must. Budget car hire online is available here.

The nearby city's of Bethesda, Georgetown, Harper's Ferry make great day trip destinations. There's also Baltimore, Atlantic City, and Philadelphia if you feel like going even further away. These are all easy to drive to by hire car. Get a good rate on car hire in Washington DC here.