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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly called Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named for George Washington, the first U.S. president.
- 0.5 miles to city center. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND. If you've never been to Washington, D.C. before, plan to spend some time along the Tidal Basin, an approximately 107-acre pond encircled by a 2.1-mile loop trail.
- 0.6 miles to city center. Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Free, Monuments and Memorials, Sightseeing. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND.
- 1 mile to city center. Address: 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW. Free, Monuments and Memorials, Sightseeing. TYPE. Less than 1 hour. TIME TO SPEND.
- 0.5 miles to city center. Address: 1750 Independence Ave. SW. Free, Monuments and Memorials, Sightseeing. TYPE. Less than 1 hour. TIME TO SPEND.
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