Furnished Apartments in Washington DC

Facts About Washington DC 

There are many known and unknown facts about Washington DC. Here we talk about the not-so-known facts:

• Two American Presidents, Herbert Hoover and John Quincy Adams, are known to have kept alligators at the White House.

• President Jimmy Carter loved to watch movies in the White House. He holds a record of watching 480 movies in the White House movie theater.

• Washington DC citizens love their wine. Folks here drink more wine per capita than any other state in the US.

• Washington DC is missing “J” street. There is no ‘J’ Street because it looks like an ‘I’.

• There are marble bathtubs in the Capitol Building. Legend has it that they were installed in 1859 to keep the senators from stinking; during that time, they lived in boarding houses that had no running water.

•  There are elevators in the Capitol Building, reserved for senators, that are off limits.

• There are underground tunnels beneath the Capitol for senators and members of the House only and are never seen by the public.

• There’s a crypt build under the Capitol Building, allegedly made for George Washington. However, he was not buried there.

• There’s a museum in DC that is dedicated to bonsais.

• There’s a spy museum here. The only one in the world.

• All roads in the city lead to the Capitol Building.

• There’s a shelter under the Washington crypt in the Capitol to be used in case there is a nuclear fallout.

• John Adams was actually the first president to live in the White House. Contrary to the belief, George Washington never lived there; it was built after he died.

• There are 35 bathrooms in the White House. 

• The Library of Congress, the largest library in the world, with more than 160,000 objects, including 6,000 books originally owned by Thomas Jefferson is here.

• DC has the oldest fish market, Maine Avenue Fish Market, in the United States.

Cost of Living in Washington DC

A family spends an average monthly amount of $5,667 and the average cost for a single person is around $3,315. Washington DC is the 4th most expensive city among 31 cities in the US. This accounts for its being more than 93% of most cities in the world.   

Tips for Visiting Washington DC

Before visiting Washington DC these are a few tips that would be useful to know:

• When availing the Metro, always walk on the left and stand on the right side of an escalator. Never stand on the left side of a Metro escalator.

• Plan your visits to the White House and the Kennedy Center in advance to avoid disappointment.

• Monuments like the Lincoln Memorial and World War II Memorial should be best visited after dark or at dusk.

Things to Do in Washington DC

Of the numerous things to do in DC, there are a few that are worth mentioning. Those are visiting concerts and cultural events about American history, and are free.

Q. What are popular things to do in Washington DC? 

• Go for the bike tour of Washington DC Capital Sites.
• Take a guided tour of the Smithsonian Museum of American history.
• Go for a walking DC Ghost tour.to Georgetown.
• You can also go for a night tour of Washington Dc by Bike.
• A visit to the Museum of NMAAHC will give you an insight into African American History.
• See the iconic Capitol Hill architecture.
• Avail the Glass-top or Open-top convertible bus tour of DC. 

Q. What are popular things to do in Washington DC?

• Visit the highest court of the land, the Supreme Court. 
• Take a tour of the Capitol Building.  
• Visit the Smithsonian Museums, a group of museums and research centers administered by the US Government. Among the most notable ones are the Air and Space Museum, American History Museum, Freer Gallery of Art, Natural History Museum, and S. Dillon Ripley Center.  
• See the Monuments at the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument and other numerous monuments at various locations.
• Visit the National Zoo.
• Visit the White House.  
• Take a free walking tour.
• Explore the Library of Congress.

Q. Does Washington DC have many romantic attractions?

Washington DC has quite a few romantic places:

• Take a stroll at the National Mall, gazing at the famous monuments and memorials with your loved one.
• Walk at night up the stairs of the Lincoln Memorial with your sweetheart.
• A night date at the J.F. Kennedy Center for Performing Art can be memorable.
• A visit to Yards Park, the iconic bridge there and plenty of adventures nearby, like Ice Cream Jubilee, is a must-visit for a romantic experience.

Q. What are family-friendly things to do in Washington DC? 

Some of the places to visit and indulge in with your family are the following:

• Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, 
• United States Botanic Garden,    
• Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 
• Beauvoir Outdoors Playground, 
• National Museum of American History, 
• The Yards Park, 
• Georgetown Waterfront Park, and 
• The International Spy Museum to name a few.

Q. What are unusual things to do in Washington DC? 

Some of the unusual things to do in DC are:

• Get shocked on the Ghosts of Lafayette Park Tour.
•  Get to a DC Divas tackle football game
• Fly through the air with Trapeze School New York.
• Cheer for the lightning-fast DC Rollergirls
• Sleuth around the International Spy Museum.
• Ride through Rock Creek Park on horseback. 

Places to Visit in Washington DC 

Washington DC has many places of interest to visit. Some of the notable ones are:

• Guided tour of the Smithsonian Museum of American history.
• A walking DC Ghost tour.to Georgetown.
• A visit to the Museum of NMAAHC for an insight into African American History.
• Visit to the iconic Capitol Hill architecture.
• Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
• United States Botanic Garden
• Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
• Beauvoir Outdoors Playground, 
• National Museum of American History 
• The Yards Park
• Georgetown Waterfront Park, and 
• The International Spy Museum

Places to Eat in Washington DC 

Some of the famous places to dine in Washington DC are:

• Old Ebbitt Grill: It serves traditional American recipes. Here you can have breakfast and Brunch. The menu includes Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, New England Clam Chowder, Brioche French Toast, and Eggs Benedict. 

• Le Diplomate: Enjoy Steak Frites, Onion Soup Gratinee, Bread Basket for Two, and Beef Bourguignon among other recommended recipes. 

• Founding Farmers: Washington is famous for serving French Toast, Yankee Pot Roast, Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken & Waffles, Herb-crusted Prime Rib, Skillet Cornbread, Goat Cheese Ravioli & Chicken Cutlet, and Tomato Soup among many more.

• Busboys and Poets: Among the many delicacies, the Busboys and Poet's French Toast, Fried Chicken, Chicken Panini, and Blackened Salmon are worth trying.

Street Food in Washington DC 

Some of the street foods you can have in DC are Mediterranean dishes like the Crispy Chicken Briouat, Crispy Cauliflower, Foraged Mushroom, or Smoked Duck Prosciutto. Even Vietnamese cuisines like Grilled Pork Noodles, Waffle Wrap Egg Rolls, or Broken Rice BBQ Pork.  

Shopping in Washington DC

Some of the best places to shop in DC are:

• Georgetown: This place features a little bit of everything, from indie speciality stores to home design and high-end boutiques and national and international brands retailing their products.
• Downtown DC- head to this location for shopping at the CityCenterDC, Globally valued retailers like Dior, Paul Stuart, Hermès, Kate Spade, Longchamp, Zadig & Voltaire Burberry, and BOSS

• U Street/14th Street: Here you will find funky furniture stores such as Goodwood, and get to buy edgy clothing and cool boutiques like Lettie Gooch and Home goods, like local fave Salt & Sundry. Dupont Circle- here you can find wearables, wares and more. For women, peeps Proper Topper’s unmatched hat selection, like straw hats to fedoras to berets and others can be purchased here.

Transportation in Washington DC

DC’s Metro is the second busiest subway system in the U.S.

The most popular and common modes of transport to go around DC are the ones managed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). You can avail of the Water Taxi service, Metrorail, Metrobus or the DC Circulator (bus ride).

Weather in Washington DC

The weather in Washington DC is moderate as compared to other parts of the US. DC has four separate seasons. The weather here is unpredictable at times and varies from year to year. 

July is the hottest month with temperatures rising up to 89o F (32o C). The coldest month here is January when the temperature dips to 43o F (6o C) and May is the wettest month for DC, it receives an average rainfall of 4.3 inches.

The best period to visit DC is during the month from March to May.