Washington - the capital of the United States since 1800. It is not part of any state and is a separate administrative unit. The official name is District of Columbia (abbreviated DC, so Americans, in order not to be confused with the state of the same name, usually call the city "Washington DC" or even simply "Di-Si").
City is based in 1791 and named in honor of the first US president, George Washington. Of course, tourists associate it with tourists with the White House - the only residence of the head of state in the world open to the public. Naturally, this is not the only place in the city worth visiting - there are a lot of museums, picturesque parks, shopping and entertainment centers in the city.
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How to get to
Washington is served by three major airports: Baltimore-Washington (BWI) 40 km north-east of Washington, Ronald Reagan (DCA) at 6, 5 km from the city center and the airport to them. Dulles (IAD) 42 km west of the center of Washington, which accepts direct flights from Russia. Direct flights are provided by Aeroflot airlines from Sheremetyevo-2 and Continental from Domodedovo. The flight time is just under 11 hours. With a transfer in New York, flights are organized by Air France, Delta Air and Lufthansa. The cost of the ticket outside the shares and special offers of air carriers is from 30 thousand rubles
From the airport it's . Ronald Reagan can be reached by metro for $ 2 . Taxi Washington Flyer Coach from the airport . Dulles will take him for $ 10 and 25 minutes, and Flyer Taxi - for 40-60 minutes and $ 60-80 . Marshrutka "Super Shuttle" throughout the DC will deliver at the rate of 1 passenger $ 29 and $ 10 for each following: it is sent as soon as all seats are occupied or through 20 minutes after the first passenger's landing . From Baltimore-Washington airport there are Metrobus buses for $ 6 and 25 minutes, ICC Bus - $ 5 and 35 minutes, electric MARC and Amtrak - 10-12 min for $ 8-9 and minibuses "Super-Shuttles" ($ 37 for the first passenger and $ 12 each for the subsequent) . Taxi transfer depending on the airport can cost from $ 15 to $ 100 .
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Transportation
Metrobus (176 routes), which stops at each metro station, provides a bus service around the city. Buses are very comfortable, you can get to them in any part of the city. The fare is $ 6. Since May 2006, transportation in the center has been started by DC Circulator buses, more similar to fixed-route taxis - the fare for them is $ 1.
Climate
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Shopping and shops
In the city there are a lot of shops , selling really all that is possible: from souvenirs and books to branded clothes and antiques. The bulk of them are located on the central streets of Wisconsin Avenue and M-Street. On DuPont-Circle you can find shops easier: furniture second-hand and discount centers. In the area of Adams-Morgan Street you can find African souvenirs, and on King Street, in the mansions of the 18th century, remarkable antique shops and art salons are open.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Washington
In the heart of Washington there is an open area with memorials and museums - the National Mall. The exhibits of the local museums are works of art from all over the world. The most important monument of the District of Columbia is located in the center of Molla - it is a monument to George Washington, which is a marble obelisk (the highest in the world - 169m!), Looking to the sky. In the western part of the Moll is the Lincoln Memorial, inside of which there is a sculpture of the sixteenth US president, and his view is directed towards the Capitol.
A bit further is the National Museum of American History, or, as it is called, the "American Loft." For connoisseurs of historical documents, the National Archive should certainly visit the National Archive - important documents for the country's history are displayed here, such as the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence.
Over all the buildings of the Moll, the dome of the Capitol (the tallest building of the capital, 55 m) rises majestically. On its facade are mural paintings illustrating the 400-year history of the United States. Around the Capitol are beautiful buildings of government organizations, such as the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress. Nearby, among the shady parks, manicured lawns is the residence of the US president - the White House. The huge mansion is made of white sandstone, which makes it easy in combination with greatness.
The National Mall is by no means the only place worth visiting. For example, in the Foggy Bottom area there is a lot of interesting for tourists. First of all, this area is famous for the Center for Performing Arts. Kennedy. Here are the national opera, the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington Ballet troupe. Nightlife lovers are advised to visit the Georgetown area, where most of the nightclubs of the city and other institutions work around the clock.
Moving to the other side of the Potomac River, you will see the Pentagon building, the central base of the US Department of Defense. To the north of it is located the Arlington Cemetery, on which two US President John Kennedy and William Taft are buried. Popular among tourists is the suburb of Old Alexandria, located downstream of the Potomac River.
Among the museums of Washington, the National World War II Memorial, the Marine Memorial and the memorials to the soldiers who died in the Vietnamese and Korean wars are worthy of attention .Between the Washington Monument and the Capitol are the buildings of 13 museums at the Smithsonian Institution, which house laboratories, study rooms, and a museum complex: the Anacostia Museum, the Arthur Sackler Art Gallery of Asia, the Hirschhorn Museum, the Museum of American Art, the Renwick Gallery; several museums with the prefix "national": museum of aviation and astronautics, American history, American Indians, African art, natural sciences, portrait gallery, zip and zoo .
In addition, the district is interesting: the Arena-Stage Art Center, an art gallery with a sculpture garden, a women's art museum, the Corcoran and Phillips-Collection galleries, a private international espionage museum and a memorial museum of the Holocaust.
Then, depending on your preferences, you can visit the Arlington Memorial Cemetery with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Another interesting cathedral is St. Peter and Paul (better known as the Washington National Cathedral), the Franciscan Monastery and St. Matthew's Cathedral. In addition, it is worth a stroll through one of the parks of the capital: for example, Rock Creek with the historic complex of Old Stone House or the picturesque gardens of the Constructional Garden.
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Festivals and events
In Washington, there are many colorful festivals and festivals: A Capitol Fourth on Independence Day on July 4 with a national parade, a concert on Capitol Hill and a beautiful firework display over the Potomac River .Monday Night at the National - a free musical, dance and dramatic performance at the National Theater in the East End .The National Cherry Blossom Festival (Cherry Blossom Festival) gathers contemplators in late March - early April .National Kite Festival - March festival for all kite lovers .Screen on the Green - classical movie festival on green lawns National Mall in July-August .Shakespeare Free for All is held annually from August 18 to September 4 in the Harman Center for the Arts and attracts lovers of Shakespeare lovers .And, finally, the Smithsonian Folklore Festival, which is held from the end of June until the Independence Day on July 4 .
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