Visitor's Guide: Washington DC

Area Sights

Area Sights

Welcome to the center of American democracy: a place of politics, scandals, and historic demonstrations. The city is designed to impress, and does, with the Smithsonian, the Pentagon, the monuments on the Mall, and even the cathedral-like Metro stations.

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Local Business and Services Directory: Washington DC

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Area Events

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National Cherry Blossom Festival (4 miles NE)

3/26/10 to 4/11/10

Independence Day Celebration (4 miles NE)

7/4/10 to 7/4/10

USMC Marathon (0.5 miles N)

10/25/09

Army 10 Mile Run (1 miles SE)

10/4/09 to 10/4/09

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Area Tour Services

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DC Trails on Tour

  • Sightseeing
  • DC Trails on Tour
  • 1 703 200 8889

Old Town Trolley Tours

  • Sightseeing
  • Old Town Trolley Tours
  • 1 202 832 9800

Washington Open Top Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
  • Washington Open Top Sightseeing
  • 1 877 332 8689

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Washington DC Weather:

  • December 3, 2009
  • AM Mostly Sunny / PM Clear
  • Hi:59F |15C
  • Low:39F |3C