Washington D.C. Travels

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The American capital Washington D.C. has many historical points-of-interest for sightseers to view. Starting at the National Mall, tourists can see the Washington Monument (currently undergoing repairs) and the Reflecting Pool. Also within the vicinity are the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials along with the Capital Building--where Congress meets. The White House is open to tourists, but be prepared a long wait because visitor lines are usually lengthy.  

The summers can occasionally reach temperatures up to 37.7 C or 100 F; so pack plenty of water to rehydrate. However, if traveling during the cooler Spring months (especially April), you are in for a real treat with the cherry blossoms that bloom at the Tidal Basin--not far from the National Mall. These cherry blossoms originally came from Japan and have been a part of the D.C fixture for over one hundred years. After a full day of sightseeing in D.C., Union Station is a great place to sit down and have a meal. There are several restaurants ranging from Greek to Cajun cuisines. Additionally, there is the famous American ice cream store of Ben and Jerry’s--where you can try the Cherry Garcia flavour. Union Station is an essential hub for millions of rail travelers annually. It is a similar facility to that of New York’s Grand Central Station. 

The great thing about D.C. is that most of the attractions are within close walking distances from each other. Yes, it is expensive, however, the memorable experience is well worth the trip. Enjoy your stay in D.C.!!

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