DK Travel : Washington, D.C.

A symbol of democracy the world over and the seat of American government, Washington, D.C. confronts visitors with stirring icons and monuments at every turn. This sparkling self-styled city on the Potomac River is full of marble and light, with beautiful landscaping touches and centuries-old architecture. Built on top of former swampland, Washington was deliberately designed into quadrants, with the US Capitol at its hub. Its many unmissable sights provide unparalleled access to the workings of government, internationally famed museums with priceless exhibits, and the cultural and spiritual foundations of the city and the nation.

Geodes and Fossils

The Gem and Mineral store has beautiful examples of geodes – sparkling crystals grown within hollows of other stones – and of fossils embedded in various matrixes. In the National Museum of Natural History.
George W. Norris

Norris (1861–1944) was author of the 20th Amendment to the US Constitution, clarifying issues related to tenure in office.
George Washington

The United States’ first president George Washington (1789–97) was never greater than when he refused to interpret the position of president as equivalent to “king.”
George Washington University Inn

The handsome and large guest rooms and suites are colonial-inspired, but all have a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee-maker. Some have complete kitchens. The Kennedy Center is nearby.
Georgetown

Probably the most famous shopping area in the city, partly because of the hundreds of shops but also for the pervasive sense of style. Fashion shops are especially numerous, but antiques, art, books, records, electronics, wine, and other products are found here. The main area is between K and T and 27th and 38th streets, NW, especially on Wisconsin Avenue, NW, and M Street, NW.
Georgetown Flea Market

There are some usual flea-market items here, but its reputation for selling high-quality furniture, antiques, and decorative items has increased in recent years. Sundays only.
Georgetown Inn

This hotel opened in 1961 at the height of the Kennedy administration and the interest in Georgetown glamour, and it has been a fixture ever since. The rooms are large and decorated with style. The Executive Rooms have a sitting area large enough for a meeting, and all rooms have high-speed Internet access.
Georgetown Suites

One of two similar hotels under the same management, Georgetown Suites offers a range of lodging possibilities, all of which have a separate sitting area and a kitchen.
Georgetown University

This venerable institution sits on its hill overlooking Georgetown and the Potomac like a medieval citadel, its stone towers seemingly brooding with age. Yet the university is one of the most progressive in the country. Among the many interesting buildings here is the 1875 Healy Hall, built in an elaborate Flemish Renaissance style with surprising spiral adornment. Visitors can obtain campus maps and suggestions for strolls from the booth at the main gates.

Elegant Georgetown House
Georgetown University Basketball

Fast-paced action at the MCI Center.

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