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Washington Travel Guide

Best Time To Visit

The best times to visit Washington, D.C., are from September to November and March to May. In the autumn, the sweltering summer is gone, taking with it most of the high season tourists. All that's left are crisp breezes and changing leaves, which, by the way, look great against all those marble monuments. Second to fall is spring, which is also a mini high season thanks to the National Cherry Blossom Festival in late March and early April. Summer in D.C. is hot and sticky, making less than ideal conditions for exploring the great outdoors. That said, many museums blast air conditioning, so if you can stand the heat, you'll find plenty of free attractions to keep you entertained. Winter is definitely low season.

Washington Transportation

It’s easy to travel around the Washington, DC area using public transportation. Since Washington, DC traffic is often congested and parking is expensive, taking public transportation can be a convenient way to get around.

• Metrorail - The Washington Metrorail is the regional subway system, providing clean, safe and reliable transportation around the Washington, DC metropolitan area using five color-coded lines that intersect at various points, making it possible for passengers to change trains and travel anywhere on the system.

• Metrobus - Metrobus is the Washington, DC area's regional bus service and connects to all Metrorail stations and feeds into other local bus systems around the region. Metrobus operates 24-hours-a-day, 7 days a week with approximately 1,500 buses.

Sports, entertainment, shopping, museums, and sightseeing attractions are all accessible by public transportation. Commuting to work by subway, train or bus can be less stressful and more convenient than driving a car to some areas around the region.

Washington Food

1. Ambar Capitol Hillis the first modern, international Balkan cuisine restaurant in DC. Inside its two locations in Belgrade and Washington DC, Ambar blends tradition and heritage with creativity and modern design. The result is an unforgettable visitor experience that reaches all the senses with delicious food, unbelievable drinks and an atmosphere that blends comfort and high style.

2. Fiolaopened in 2011 and since that time has evolved its cuisine and dining experience. Today, Fiola is a Michelin-starred fine dining Italian restaurant offering multicourse tasting menus at a set price in the main dining room for dinner.

Washington Travel Guide

Best Time To Visit

Washington Transportation

Washington Food

Washington Museum