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.

John W. McCormack

McCormack (1891–1980) was instrumental in passing the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968.
Johnson IMAX Theater

The movie screen at the Museum of Natural History is 66 ft high and 90 ft wide (20 m x 28 m), and some of the films shown are 3-D using polarized glasses. Most film subjects are hits with children (see National Museum of Natural History).
Joseph Taylor Robinson

The death of this leader (1872–1937) was attributed to overwork associated with New Deal proposals.
Jury’s Normandy Inn

On a quiet residential street, the Normandy has the feel of a bed-and-breakfast. Complimentary wine and cheese are served Tuesday nights, and coffee, tea, and cookies are offered at other times.
Kalorama Guest House

Spanning a number of architecturally significant townhouses, the Guest House provides a comfortable base in an unbeatable neighborhood. The well-maintained rooms are handsomely furnished with plants, Oriental carpets, and period artwork. Continental breakfast included.
Katherine Graham House

The Georgetown home of Katherine Graham, publisher of the Washington Post from 1963 to 2001, provided a salon for politicians of every persuasion to discuss issues of the day.
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

The 14-acre Aquatic Gardens began as a hobby for W.B. Shaw in 1882, then became a commercial water garden, where Shaw and his daughter developed many varieties of water lilies. Now a national park, the gardens are home to water lilies and lotuses, plus many varieties of birds, frogs, turtles, and butterflies. Adjacent is Kenilworth Park, with acres of recreational areas and tended meadows.
Kennedy Center

From Shakespeare to Sondheim, from gripping drama to light-hearted comedies and musicals, the many theater productions at this landmark arts center are almost always critically acclaimed. There are a variety of performance spaces catering to different styles, seating from just a few hundred people to more than 2,000.
Kennedy Center

A memorial to President John F. Kennedy, this huge performance complex – the largest in the country – presents the best expressions of the artistic culture he loved so well. National and international stars perform opera, concerts, musical comedy, drama, jazz, dance, and ballet, and even experimental multimedia productions. Located overlooking the Potomac, its terraces and rooftop restaurant have dazzling views.
Kinkead’s

New American cooking with an emphasis on fresh seafood. The cooking is known for the careful harmonizing of flavors.

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