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Description: Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America. "D.C." is an abbreviation for the District of ... more

Washington (D.C.) ... Columbia, the federal district coextensive with the city of Washington. The city is named after George Washington, military leader of the American Revolution and the first President of the United States. The District of Columbia and the city of Washington are coextensive and are governed by a single municipal government. For most practical purposes, they are considered to be the same entity, though this was not always the case. As late as 1871, when Georgetown ceased to be a separate city, there were multiple jurisdictions within the District. Although there is a municipal government and a mayor, Congress has the supreme authority over the city and district, which results in citizens having less self-governance than residents of the states. In addition to lacking full self-governance, the residents of the District also lack full congressional representation. The centers of all three branches of the U.S. federal government are in the District. It also serves as the headquarters for the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the Organization of American States, and other national and international institutions. Washington is the frequent location of large political demonstrations and protests, particularly on the National Mall. Washington is the site of numerous national landmarks, monuments, and museums, and is a popular destination for tourists.

Newest Review: ... a cost of $79 per night, which included bed and breakfast, and the basic utilities such as shower, baths and toilets. My first impression of the B&B was that it was nothing I ever expected; you hardly see it on the tour brochures or in the movies. It was as if we were actually in Washington during the 1800's. The shiny old wooden floors that creaked, pictures of President Lincoln on the ... more

... walls, rocking chairs and candles were such a surprise. The place had a warm feeling to it, the kitchens had traditional old stoves, and small slaughter houses at the back were they prepared the food and so on. The staffs were very pleasant and always...more

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Washington (D.C.): Wasington Baby (2015 words)
by - written on 29/01/08 (Very useful, 51 readings)
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Well now that my reviews for Chicago and Las Vegas have been completed I guess its time to move onto my third stop, don't worry only two more stops after this, in what was an amazing summer. The next leg of my journey took me to the state capital of Washington DC. The roots of American democracy and the political capital of the world. This was actually my last stop before coming back home, however I just felt like writing about this now. I had pre booked my ticket to DC whilst I was in London with American Airlines from Chicago; it set me back about £150, which for a peak time in mid July was not bad what so ever. Having stayed in DC for a week this review will focus ... Read the complete review

Wooden teeth and presidents (1919 words)
by - written on 22/04/05 (Very useful, 334 readings)
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I am not a city lover, but there are a few exceptions and Washington D.C is definitely one! I have been lucky enough to visit Washington on 4 occasions now so feel I know it quite well. Like any city it pays to do your homework prior to visiting to enable you to get the best from your visit. I hope my review will be useful to anyone planning a visit. Getting there. *********** Getting to Washington from the U.K is not cheap. Fares vary enormously so it is worth shopping around. We flew with B.A from Heathrow to Dulles airport and paid about £250 in December 2000. I have checked the fares for 2005 and was quoted £377.00 including taxes and fees to ... Read the complete review

Washington (D.C.): "The White House Is, Um, White" & Other Insights (1300 words)
by - written on 23/06/04 (Very useful, 84 readings)
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Last weekend I spent some time in the exotically named town of Intercourse, PA. This weekend I needed a change of pace, so I went to D.C. because it's (a) only an hour from here and (b) somewhere people have heard of and so are willing to talk about. If I start work conversations with "Tell me about Intercourse" I get funny looks, but with "Tell me about D.C." I don't. So, I decided to go. I went on Friday after work and didn't get back until late Monday night. I stayed at a luverly hotel whose one plus point was that I was encouraged to spend as much time as possible out doing stuff rather than lolling around there. My ... Read the complete review

Goodbye (142 words)
by - written on 18/02/03
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Dear Everyone: Due to circumstances, I have decided to leave Dooyoo and all other opinionating sites. I have enjoyed the time I have spend here and just wanted to tell everyone goodbye. Now because of new circumstances, I will not be able to post opinions like I did in the past. I appreciate being able to read the posted opinions, and the exchange of ideas. I wish everyone the best. Thanks, ... Read the complete review

Washington (D.C.): Take the subway (337 words)
by - written on 24/06/02 (Useful, 46 readings)
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If you?re looking for an easy vacation, Washington, D.C., may be the answer. Both times I?ve been there, my family and I were advised to take the subway. Part of the reason is that it?s nearly impossible to find parking. Another reason is that it?s cheap. The last time we were there, we were able to get all-day passes for $5. Seven-day passes were $17.50, or $2.50 per day. Most of the city is within walking distance of a station. You?ll be able to get to all of the major attractions without that much walking. Many of the attractions are free, although you may end up spending a lot of lunch. The Smithsonian, which operates many attractions in the area, is ... Read the complete review