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.

Union Station Food Court

Bigger than average range of national and regional food.
United States Capitol

The Capitol’s design combines ancient tradition and New World innovation, perfectly invoking the spirit of US democracy.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

The Museum Café serves traditional, kosher, and contemporary American favorites.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

An ingeniously symbolic building houses documents depicting the Holocaust in Europe before and during World War II, grimly detailing the surveillance and the loss of individual rights faced by Jews, political objectors, gypsies, homosexuals, and the handicapped. Moving eyewitness accounts, photographs, and artifacts tell the story, from “Nazi Assault,” to “Last Chapter”.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Among the city’s most challenging sites, this museum is both a working study center for issues relating to the Holocaust and a national memorial for the millions murdered by the World War II Nazi government. The museum is solemn and respectful while engrossing and highly informative. Free timed passes are required to view the three-story permanent exhibition; special exhibitions, including the child-oriented “Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story” can be seen without passes.
University of Maryland Athletics

ACC champion football and national basketball teams lead a varied program.
Unjust Punishment

The government cannot require excessive bail, impose excessive fines, or use cruel or unusual punishment.
Unjustified Searches

Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure of people, houses, and effects without a warrant.
Up Against the Wall

More fashionable clothing – some for clubbing but much suitable for street wear and even business. The store sets a contemporary music theme for shoppers, and even has a part-time DJ.
Urban Outfitters

Casual city clothing is the staple product here. The store has its own good-quality brand of clothes. Other “urban” items, from aromatherapy candles to kitsch decorations, are stocked intermittently.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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- $30–$50
- $50–$75
- $75–$100
- over $100