From the grand monuments in Dupont Circle and Georgetown to power watching on Capitol Hill, from the crazy funky shopping at U Street to the wild partying in Downtown, Washington, DC has it all for its visitors.

Fun and excitement coexist with the fancy and refined in Washington, DC; mornings can be spent browsing serious art at the museums and art galleries, to be followed by casual fun exploring the funky shops in the afternoons while the evenings can be reserved for impeccable dining and theatre shows.

One must experience to sail against an impressive backdrop of monuments and memorials, while here.

Attractions include the state’s 120 state parks and other recreation areas which offer camping, hiking, biking, boating, windsurfing or rock climbing. If you're making last-minute plans for a night at the theatre, stop by Ticketplace in downtown's Penn Quarter arts district, where you can pick up half-price same-day tickets for plays and performances at DC's hottest stages.

Food lovers must sample the fresh, homemade noodles at China Kitchen or join the locals in line for soup at Full Kee. New hotels continue to open throughout the city, while several existing properties are renovated to provide the latest facilities.