White marble, lush green lawns, limousine processions, and the colorful, ritualistic display of American politics; a visit to the nation’s capital city, Washington DC will make you want to return.

The city and the district are located on the banks of the Potomac River and bordered by Virginia to the southwest and Maryland to the northwest, northeast and southeast.

If there’s a full moon, visitors must head to the National Arboretum for a moonlight hike. Attractions include the state’s 120 state parks and other recreation areas which offer camping, hiking, biking, boating, windsurfing or rock climbing.

Washington, DC’s theatre and nightlife scene is surprising and sophisticated - from world-premiere plays at the Kennedy Center and Shakespeare Theatre Company to the edgy productions at Woolly Mammoth and Studio Theatre.

Food lovers must sample the fresh, homemade noodles at China Kitchen or join the locals in line for soup at Full Kee. And to meet the needs of the travelers, DC has an ever-growing hotel inventory, from luxury hotels and charming inns to family-friendly hotels from national brands, the city gives you a variety of choices.