Over View
Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States and the seat of the federal government. It is a planned city, distinguished by its grand neoclassical monuments and buildings, including the Capitol, the White House, and the Supreme Court. The National Mall is a massive green park connecting these landmarks and is lined with the Smithsonian museums, which are free to the public. D.C. is not just a political town; it is a cosmopolitan city with a diverse population, historic neighborhoods like Georgetown, and a rapidly evolving culinary and cultural scene that extends far beyond politics.
