What to Explore in Washington

Have you chosen Washington as your holiday destination? Are you aware of the season, climatic conditions, transport mode, shopping areas and other important things must be known by travelers? Read on to keep yourself well-informed.  

If you are traveling to a destination for the first time, you need to know the basic things so as nothing comes as stress to you. So you are certain to visit Washington. It is a state in U.S which was named after George Washington. Travelers should learn about the important facts before visiting any unfamiliar destination.

Freebies Fun

If you are looking for spree that should not cost you a single penny, then head to free museums in Washington. The Smithsonian Institution complex having 19 huge museums, galleries and the National Zoo is a good place to visit. You can walk around museums like the American History Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Air and Space Museum and the National Portrait Gallery.  

Make a Move

The metro is a good option for getting around town easily. Travelers can take the metro as D.C subways are air-conditioned, clean and convenient. You can go for a SmarTrip card to save money and is reusable. Trains operate till midnight from Sunday to Thursday and extend service till 3:00 a.m. on all Fridays and Saturdays. These SmarTrip cards can also be used on buses too with The Metrobus system.

Delightful Shopping

Eastern Market, a DC institution is the well-known shopping hotspot for locals. It lies few blocks from the U.S. Capitol and serves you with excellent cheeses and fresh meats on weekdays. On weekends, the Eastern Market blasts into a mood of art and food. You can see the vendors from all across the Mid-Atlantic moving down on Washington to sell arts, antiques, crafts and food on Every Saturday and Sunday.

Drink & Dine

The place has started gaining popularity as a destination for foodies. For travelers looking for lower cost restaurants can head to We The Pizza, Good Stuff Eatery, Moby Dick House of Kabab and Ben’s Chili Bowl. If you are ready to spend good bucks on food, consider visiting hotspots like Citronelle, Minibar, Bistro Bis, Vidalia and Inn at Little Washington.

Things to Know

Though it is a popular travel destination in the summer but this time weather can be hot and humid. So, as a traveler it is better to make a move to Washington in October or April.

Regan National Airport serves as the nearest airport to the city and is accessible by Metro. You can hop on a blue or yellow line train to reach D.C. Cap is another option to reach here.

Once you step in the destination, try to know the grid as the city is systematized in a grid pattern. It is followed by lettered streets moving east-west and numbered streets moving north-south. You will also come across Diagonal streets that are generally named after states impede the grid and converge at circles. The city also encompasses four quadrants named as NE, NW, SE and SW. Travelers can find the quadrant abbreviation on street signs which suggest where you are and with the help of these signs you could move ahead.

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