TRAVEL GUIDE: WASHINGTON, DC
No other place in the country offers as comprehensive a collection of fine dining, hip hotels, great shopping, government workings, and historical museums as Washington DC. The city is a hotbed for high-tech invention and policymaking but it’s also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S. Visitors can spend the morning learning about the nation’s history at the Smithsonian, the afternoon luxuriating at a top spa and the evening enjoying the city’s happening nightlife.

DuPont Grille at Jurys Washington Hotel
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Jurys Washington Hotel
This upscale eatery features a casual setting with glass walls that let in lots of light, while the menu is ideal for those who want to sample American cuisine infused with flavors from France, Spain and Asia. Nibble on vanilla pecan waffles, crabmeat and exotic mushroom cheesecake or smoked salmon hash.


Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC

The Inn at Little Washington


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Though you can feel the ceaseless thrum of the city's political engines churning almost everywhere you go, "The District" is more than just the nation's capital. Enjoy the charm of historic Georgetown; the beauty of cherry blossoms in bloom; the lush, green lawns of the National Mall; and the city's myriad museums and monuments.
The Washington Monument on the National Mall

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Business Travel Guide:
Washington, D.C.
Whether you're heading to downtown, Georgetown or anywhere in between, we tell you where to stay and where to dine when you mean business.

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(Updated: 05/23/08 HC)


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