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Relocating to the Area?

From the gleaming U. S. Capitol to the Washington Monument towering over the Mall, the White House to the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian museums and art galleries to the quaint neighborhoods nestled throughout the District of Columbia’s four quadrants, Washington, DC offers something for everyone.

The Washington metropolitan area’s diverse neighborhoods include the international flavor of Adams Morgan; the trendy streets of Georgetown; the small-town atmosphere of Capitol Hill; the historic city of Alexandria, Virginia; the “model suburb” of Arlington, Virginia; the bustling restaurant center of Bethesda, Maryland; and the neighborly, progressive small city of Takoma Park, Maryland, are only a few examples.

Here are some other highlights of this culturally-rich metropolitan area:

Multitude of attractions including the Kennedy Center, Arena Stage, National Symphony, Washington Opera, the Phillips Collection, and the Smithsonian Museums.
Many miles of recreational multi-use trails for walkers, runners, and bikers.
Sports fans can choose from professional football, baseball, basketball (men’s and women’s), hockey, and soccer.
Strong international flavor, with embassies from across the globe and wonderful cultural heritage festivals
Beautiful parks, including Rock Creek Park: a 2,000-acre park located within the Washington DC city limits
World-class metro rail system
Three major airports
Chesapeake Bay and Eastern Shore
Major Civil War battlefields in Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

Education

If you would like to further your education, the Washington metropolitan area is home to several major universities and colleges:

American University
Catholic University of America
Corcoran School of Art
Georgetown University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Howard University
Trinity College
University of Maryland
University of Virginia (commuter campus in Falls Church, Virginia)