Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, was formally the District of Columbia and is commonly referred to as “Washington”, “the District”, or simply “D.C.”
The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of a capital district located along the Potomac River on the country’s East Coast.
The nation’s capital is a fun and educational place to visit with tons attractions to appeal to all ages. From cherry blossoms to museums to the White House … get ready to take it all in!
