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WASHINGTON, DC, USA

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Hotels

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Activities

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Tours

Best of DC Tour - With Access to US Capitol & National Archives Buildings

Focus on the sights and your guide's commentary as you shuttle in a luxury bus between Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and other important destinations. Seasonally, a Potomac River cruise and lunch are included.

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Duration:

8.5 Hours

See the City Segway Tour

Take a Segway Tour of DC and cover an entire day’s worth of sightseeing in under three hours. You’ll glide through the United States capital on a Segway, exploring historical sites like the White House, Washington Monument, National Mall, Smithsonian Museums, and the Capital Building.

Duration:

2.5 Hours

Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Electric Cart Tour

Climb into an all-electric Red Roadsters and tour the National Mall in style while enjoying the moonlit magic of the monuments, White House, and Capitol Hill!

Duration:

2 Hours

Georgetown foodie Tour and Neighborhood Walk

Savor the flavors and sights of Georgetown on a group walking tour. Get an inside look at the trendy Washington DC neighborhood that’s known for its history and noteworthy residents.

Duration:

3-3.5 Hours

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Attractions

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

National Museum of American History

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Capitol Hill

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Restaurants

TOP DINING & DRINKING

Fine Dining

Fiola

Cuisine

Italian

Price

$$$$

Rasika

Cuisine

Indian

Price

$$$$

Kinship Restaurant

Cuisine

American, Contemporary

Price

$$$$

Casual Dining

Zaytinya

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Price

$$

Daikaya

Cuisine

Japanese

Price

$$

Commissary

Cuisine

American

Price

$$

Bars

Bluejacket

Cuisine

American Bar

Price

$$

Biergarten Haus

Cuisine

German Beer Garden

Price

$$

POV at W Washington DC

Cuisine

Rooftop Bar

Price

$$$$

CURRENCY, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE TIPS

Currency & Tipping Info

Purchasing Power Rating

$$$ (Moderately Expensive City)

Tipping Etiquette

Standard US tipping culture. Tip 20-25% at restaurants for good service, $1 for bellhops, $1-2/day for maid service.

Cash vs. Credit Rating

4 on scale of 1 to 4 (Credit Widely Accepted)

Currency Name

Dollar (USD)

Availability of ATMs

Widely Available

Exchange Rate

1:1

Culture Tips

Taxi Availability

4: Widely Available

Experience Level Needed

1: Little Experience Needed

Percentage of English Speakers

95%

Population Size

685,000

Government Safety Rating

1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Prevalance of Tourism

4: Very High

Airports

DCA, IAD, BWI

Time Zone

Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5)

Vaccinations Needed?

No

Type of Outlets

U.S. Plugs--Two flat parallel pins with or without a grounding pin

Visa Needed?

No

Train Stations

Union Station

Language & Culture

Language Assistance

English

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