Last Updated on May 7, 2019 by WFD
Washington DC, one of the most visited cities in the USA, is a beautiful and vibrant city. Although, mostly associated with politics, you don’t have to be a politics major to enjoy a trip to this gorgeous city. Washington DC, aside being home to the seat of government, is also home to great food, art and entertainment, attractions, and many more.
Here are my top reasons why you should visit the great city of Washington DC.
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Easy and Flexible Travel
Washington DC itself is not that big and its Metro trains are direct and are easy to have the flexibility to travel. This means that you can easily get to your destinations without hassle whether it’s the mall, the airports, or main sightseeing areas.
In addition, when you take the Metro into town there is also a direct bus that will take you to the city malls without stopping. And it will take you back directly to town right by the Metro Station so you have the flexibility to travel between both transportation however you want to. Also the buses to and from the mall are quite frequent and would therefore allow you to refrain from waiting quite a while to get back into town especially after a long day of shopping.
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Variety of Food
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Learn the Best of American History
When it comes to American history, there’s no other place that you can learn best than Washington DC. From the many monuments to memorials help you learn more about the past leaders and the American ancestry. You can learn anything from the areas of social, political, scientific, and military history right in Washington DC
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Top Sightseeing Attractions
Washington D.C. is known for having some of the most attractive and popular sightseeing attractions for you to tour such as The Martin Luther King JR Memorial, The Lincoln Memorial and the White House! You can even grab a two day tour pass and go and visit any attraction site you like. This offers you the flexibility to take your time, enjoy, and experience famous attractions that you may have only seen on TV.
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George Town
George Town is a popular and must see place on your visit to Washington. It’s in itself the main reason to visit Washington DC. If you want to explore and go for an adventure with your family or friends you can also rent boats from the Key Bridge Boat House and paddle along the river, while exploring. Not to mention the Canal Side Walks for those who love to explore. In addition they have classy boutiques on line M Street NW and Wisconsin Avenue with a variety of choice of fashion, gifts and homewards.
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Top-notch Museums
Washington D.C. has some amazing museums that cater for the needs of everyone – from families, couples, to children. My family and I always visit these museums whenever we are in the States for summer vacation. Some of the popular museums in Wasginton DC include The National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of American History. The International Spy Museum, and more.
The icing on the cake is that visiting these top-notch museums come with no charge – it’s absolutely free! Touring these places enable you to gain real insight about the American history.
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Opportunity to Tour the White House
Not only do you get to see the official residence and office of the United States of America’s President, you also get the opportunity to tour this famous building. A visit to the White House offers an unforgettable experience. You will learn about so many things including the history of the building, architecture, furnishings, and the various families who lived there. It’s not surprising that touring the White House is one of the popular things to do when in Washington DC.
These are my top reasons why you should visit Washington DC so if you ever plan on visiting the United States of America, never miss a tour to Washington DC.