Founded on July 16, 1790 Washington D.C. is its own territory situated between Virginia and Maryland. While it is the 8th largest Metro-area in the nation, its status as a territory means that the city is not represented in Congress or the Senate. In 1973, DC got the right to form a city council to rule the district separate from the federal government, in order to make local decisions. Some say three’s company, but for this metro area three is the magic number for electoral votes in Presidential College.
For those visiting DC, they may choose to supplement extracurricular activities with more serious endeavors of culture and history. Some of the most historical landmarks can be found in the DC metropolitan area and include:
• White House
• National Mall
• Washington monument
• Smithsonian
• Lincoln Memorial
• Library of Congress
• Ford’s Theatre
• Jefferson Memorial
• Supreme Court
• Arlington national cemetery
• Pentagon
• US Capitol building
• National Archives
The District also has more than its fair share of night live and events to keep all of the locals and visitors mixing, mingling and dancing the night away. If watching others exert their physical prowess is more your style, DC offers various professional sports teams including: Baseball (Washington Nationals), Basketball (Washington Wizards), and Football (Washington Redskins). Along with that, DC is also known for their wild dance clubs and bar scene, and popular activities including billiards and blues. As the cold wind of winter opens up to milder months, outside concerts are a big hit as well as concerts at the Verizon center. DC also likes their parades, shows and festivals.
Some of the most popular events include:
January
- Chinese New Year Parade
- Washington Boat Show
- National Cherry Blossom Festival
- Dinner with an Artist
- Smithsonian Kite Festival
- Earth Day
- AOL Make-a-Wish Scavenger Hunt
- Filmfest D.C.
- Shakespeare Birthday Celebration
- White House Spring Garden and House Tours
- White House Easter Egg Roll
- Georgetown Garden Tour
- International Children's Festival
- The Commandant's Own
- The President's Own
- National Memorial Day Parade
- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
- Museum Walk Weekend
- Gay Soccer World Olympics
- Soap Box Derby
- Martial Arts Chamionships
- Shakespeare Theater Free-For-All
- Safeway National Capital BBQ Battle
- Bastille Day
- Festival of American Folklife
- Arlington County Fair
- Adams Morgan Festival
- Ambassador's Ball
- Kennedy Center Open House
- National Frisbee Championships
- National Book Festival
- Farm Fun Festival
- Lombardi Gala
- Taste of Baltimore
- Army Ten Miler
- Apple Harvest Festival
- Pumpkin Festival
- Marine Corps Marathon
- Capital Area Auto Show
- International Human Rights Day Dinner
- Christmas Celebration and Services
- Matzo Ball
- National Christmas Tree Lighting
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