Washington D.C. is the capitol of the United States of America. D.C. is located on the north bank of the Potomac River and is bordered by Maryland and Virginia.
The combination of heat and humidity during the summer brings a frequent amount of thunderstorms. Summers are usually hot and humid, while winter sustains cool temperatures; the spring and fall are mild.
While in D.C. you won’t want to miss the memorials and monuments. Some include the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the Roosevelt Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the World War Two Memorial, the Washington Monument, and many more. Other major tourist attractions are the Kennedy Center, and Museums. The museums include the International Spy Museum, the Museum of Natural History, the Holocaust Museum, the Air and Space museums and many others.
In D.C. you will most likely use the Metro for transportation. The Metro has a railway and a bus system. Most people use the Metro to rush hour traffic and heavy traffic during the day in the area.
