The capital of the United States of America, Washington, is located in the District of Columbia and strategically bound on one side by the Potomac River ( giving it access to the sea) and bordered by the states of Virginia to the southwest and Maryland to the northwest, northeast, and southeast. Washington DC is a city of green parks, wide tree lined streets and very few skyscrapers, giving it a European air. It is also a city of museums and national monuments. The city is divided into four quadrants- northwest (NW), northeast (NE), southeast (SE) and southwest (SW).The federal district was named the District of...Read More
Washington DC History
Originally designed by the French architect Pierre L’Enfant in 1791, it is hard to believe that its stately buildings once stood on a marshy swamp. George Washington created this special district as a federal power hub to avoid the problem of establishing the capital city in any one state, but it was a further six decades before it took on the shape of a capital city. Pierre Charles L’Enfant, a French-born architect, engineer, and city planner first arrived in the American colonies as a military engineer with Major General Lafayette. On August 23, 1814, British forces burned the...
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Four Seasons
A popular place with celebrities, the Four Seasons is located in posh Georgetown neighborhood, just...
Hay-Adams Hotel
This Renaissance- style hotel across from the White House is within easy walking distance of just...
Mandarin Oriental
A popular hotel in Washington, all rooms are done according to the concept of Feng Shui. The...
The Fairmont
Large and roomy guest rooms in muted earth tones with comfortable furniture. Those facing the inner...
Georgetown Suites
The hotel offers friendly service, clean, bright, and spacious lodging and up-to-date amenities. It...
Hotel Lombardy
This European boutique hotel has a multinational feel and look. The whole hotel is peppered with...
Fast Facts Location: Eastern Coast of USA on the north bank of the Potomac River within the District of Columbia, an area bordering the state of Maryland. Country Dialing Code: +1 City code: 202 Emergency Numbers: 911- This number that can be dialed for free from any phone (even a pay phone) to obtain assistance . Telephone Directory services: 411 is the number for directory assistance, though a charge will apply; 1-800-Free-411 is the number for free. Directory assistance (though callers will listen to ads). Population 572,059 Languages spoken: English Time Zones: GMT/UTC -5 (Eastern Time) Washington DC observes Daylight Saving Time, April – October. Average January Temperature: -4 º C Average July Temperature: 30 º C Annual Rainfall: 110 mm Electrical Plugs: 120 volts, 60Hz. Plugs are mainly the two, flat-pin type, though three-pin plugs are also widely used. European appliances without dual-voltage capabilities will require an adapter, which can be purchased in most major Weights & Measures: Imperial Currency: US Dollar, Code: USD, Symbol: US $, currently, 1US $ = 3.673 UAE dirhams
When to go
The official tourist season starts from April through September but if comfort is a priority then the best time to visit the US capital is in Spring ( March to May) and Fall (September to November). ...
Kids In Tow
Kids in tow
Here are several suggestions on what we think children might find interesting on their trip to DC. ...
Health and Safety
Travel within the United States is generally trouble-free. However terrorist threats cannot be ruled out and this has increased security ...
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