If you came to Washington, D.C., for your sixth-grade field trip, you would have just scratched the surface of our nation’s capital. To be sure, the historic monuments and museums are a must for all visitors, but there’s much more to D.C. than meets the eye.
The city is often thought of as a nose-to-the-grindstone type of town, after all this is where the political work of the country gets done. While residents are surely hard working, they’re also passionate about their city.
As a federal city, residents are constantly struggling for congressional equality -- the local license plate touts the slogan for their fight “Taxation Without Representation.” The D.C. Vote moment is gaining momentum year after year and it may not be long before residents get their long-awaited vote in the House of Representatives.
Aside from these local issues, though, Washington, D.C. offers all the culture, attractions and activities that one would expect from a capital city.
HOW DO I START PLANNING A ROAD TRIP
TO WASHINGTON, D.C.?
Whether you are flying or driving to Washington, D.C., our journey planning tool can help you lay out your complete trip, provide maps and point-to-point driving directions to Washington, D.C.
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