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Washington DC
They call Washington DC, the "American Experience", but let's give some credit
to Peter Charles L'Enfant. This Frenchman designed the city's layout, a grid
centered on the United States Capitol crossed by diagonal avenues later
named after the states of the union. The intersections of these avenues were
carved into grand circles and plazas which would later honour notable Americans.
Just as central DC is a 'planned' city of glorious vistas, wide-open boulevards,
impressive monuments and glorious museums, city neighbourhoods like Georgetown
and Adams Morgan, have a much less structured feel. Alive with coffee shops,
bistros, jazz clubs, nightlife and great shopping, Georgetown comes to life as
central DC turns out the lights while Adams Morgan is a multi-cultural bazaar of
unique shops and dining options.
A great way to see DC is by bicycle. Bike The Sites
(www.bikethesites.com) offer a 3-hour guided tour taking you from one end of
the National Mall to the other, featuring the Lincoln Memorial, White House,
Washington Monument, Supreme Court, Union Station, the Capitol, and more.
Alternatively Gray Line offer a selection of city bus tours departing from Union
Station. This incidentally, is an attraction in itself; a grand building and a
working train station, but with over 100 shops and restaurants and a movie
theatre. Architecturally it is one of the most beautiful buildings in D.C. - Clapham Junction it ain't!
Must-do's include a leisurely boat ride on the Potomac - then dine at one of the
many waterfront cafes; a trip out to Arlington Cemetery, visits to some of the
19 museums of the Smithsonian Institute including the Air and Space Museum and
the National Museum of American History.
Just want to kick back and watch the world go by? Dupont Circle is hands down the
best people watching spot on the planet! This cosmopolitan neighbourhood is
known for its unusual bookstores, numerous private art galleries,
and Dupont Park which the area is built around. An eclectic mix of people adds
to the vibrancy and entertainment value!
"First, it was not a strip bar, it was an erotic club. And second,
what can I say? I'm a night owl."
M. Barry, while Mayor of Washington DC
Washington
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A Taste Of Washington
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| Current Weather | Thu September 02
| Min: | 22C / 71F | | Max: | 35C / 95F |
|  | Fri September 03
| Min: | 18C / 65F | | Max: | 33C / 91F |
|  | Sat September 04
| Min: | 14C / 58F | | Max: | 24C / 76F |
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| Typical Washington DC Weather |
| Month |
High/Low
(F)
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High/Low
(C)
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Rain
(Inches)
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| January |
42/27 |
6/-3 |
3.2 |
| February |
47/30 |
8/-1 |
2.6 |
| March |
56/37 |
13/3 |
3.6 |
| April |
66/46 |
19/8 |
2.8 |
| May |
75/56 |
24/13 |
3.8 |
| June |
84/65 |
29/18 |
3.1 |
| July |
88/70 |
31/21 |
3.7 |
| August |
86/69 |
30/20 |
3.4 |
| September |
79/62 |
26/17 |
3.8 |
| October |
68/50 |
20/10 |
3.2 |
| November |
57/40 |
14/4 |
3.0 |
| December |
47/32 |
8/0 |
3.1 |
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