From the grand monuments in Dupont Circle and Georgetown to power watching on Capitol Hill, from the crazy funky shopping at U Street to the wild partying in Downtown, Washington, DC has it all for its visitors.

The city is extremely rich in history, culture and heritage, nationally-acclaimed theater, musical concerts, festivals and world-renowned shopping. DC is a city that makes history and one can see that in classic sights like the Library of Congress and the Lincoln Memorial.

Attractions include the state’s 120 state parks and other recreation areas which offer camping, hiking, biking, boating, windsurfing or rock climbing. When the sun sets, head out for a night on the town to storied venues like the 9:30 Club, Blues Alley and Bohemian Caverns.

Food lovers must sample the fresh, homemade noodles at China Kitchen or join the locals in line for soup at Full Kee. New hotels continue to open throughout the city, while several existing properties are renovated to provide the latest facilities.