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THE OFFICIAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEBSITE OF THE UNITED STATES
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Washington, D.C. Convention & Tourism Corporation
901 Seventh Street, NW
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Washington, D.C. 20001
www.washington.org
Introduction
The Byzantine workings of the federal government; the sound-bite-ready oratory of the well-groomed politician; the murky foreign policy pronouncements issued from Foggy Bottom: they all cause many Americans to cast a skeptical eye on anything that happens "inside the Beltway." Washingtonians take it all in stride, though, reminding themselves that, after all, those responsible for political hijinks don't come from Washington, they come to Washington. Besides, such ribbing is a small price to pay for living in a city whose charms extend far beyond the bureaucratic. Travel to Washington DC and find world-class museums and art galleries (nearly all of them free), tree-shaded and flower-filled parks and gardens, sophisticated hotels ideal for trips and holidays, bars and restaurants that benefit from a large and creative immigrant community, and nightlife that seems to get better with every passing year are as much a part of Washington DC as floor debates or filibusters.... More
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