Visitor's Guide: Washington DC

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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.

Find information on Washington DC, the closest major city/downtown area to your hotel.

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Read All About It: Washington DC

Find articles about the city’s history, hot spots, what to see and where to eat

The Washington DC Browser

A directory to shopping, dining, attractions and other points around town

Local Business and Services Directory: Washington DC

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Area Events

The what, when and where on local happenings, special events and more

Filmfest DC - Washington Intl. Film Festival (2 miles N)

April

Independence Day (2 miles NW)

July 4

Marine Corps Marathon (5 miles W)

Last Sunday in October

National Easter Egg Roll (3 miles NW)

Monday after Easter

Smithsonian Folklife Festival (2 miles NW)

June and July - dates vary each year

Cherry Blossom Festival (3 miles NW)

End of March - Beginning of April

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Area Tour Services

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American Heritage Tour of Washington, DC

  • Washington, DC
  • Tourmobile

Capital City Tours

  • Washington, DC
  • Capital City Tours
  • 1 301 336 9400

Capital Sites Tour

  • Washington, DC
  • Bike the Sites
  • 1 202 842 2453

DC Ducks Tours

  • Washington, DC
  • DC Ducks

Grand Tour of Washington, DC

  • Washington, DC
  • Zohery Tours
  • 1 202 554 4200

Grayline Washington Tours

  • Washington, DC
  • Gray Line
  • 1 301 386 8300

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Courtyard® by Marriott® Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

140 L Street SE Washington, District Of Columbia 20003 USA

  • Phone:  1-202-479-0027
  • Fax 1-202-479-6766
  • Sales:  1-202-479-0027

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Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, call 1-800-321-2211 in the USA and Canada (or any of our worldwide reservation telephone numbers ).

Washington DC Weather:

October 11, 2008

  • AM Mostly Sunny / PM Clear
  • Hi:77F |25C
  • Low:56F |13C