Washington, District of Columbia
Washington is a city of 681,294 people in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, founded in July 16, 1790.
Why visit Washington
Townapedia lists 112 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 348 places to eat, 39 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ford's Theatre, Little Theatre of Alexandria, Planet Word and National Building Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Washington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Washington
Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly shortened to Washington, or DC, is the capital city of the United States, and its only federal district.
From the Wikipedia article Washington, D.C. (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do12
Little Theatre of Alexandria
Cinema and theater · 7.3 mi
Theater in Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Marymount University
School · 6.0 mi
Private Catholic university whose main campus is located in Arlington County, Virginia
Signature Theatre
Cinema and theater · 5.9 mi
Theater in Arlington, Virginia
The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
900 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
Shakespeare Theatre Company - Klein Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
450 7th Street Northwest, Washington
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
641 D Street Northwest
Museums and landmarks112
Planet Word
Museum · 0.7 mi
Entrance is free but a $15 donation is suggested. Passes are recommended to guarantee entrance at the date and time desired.
925 13th Street Northwest, Washington
Mo,We-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa,Su 10:00-18:00
National Building Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
401 F Street Northwest, Washington
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Museum · 0.7 mi
1250 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
National Postal Museum
Museum · 0.6 mi
2 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast, Washington
10:00-17:30; Dec 25 off
National Guard Memorial Museum
Museum · 0.6 mi
1 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington
Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00; PH off
Smithsonian Institute Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture
Museum · 0.6 mi
750 9th Street Northwest, Washington
We-Su,PH 11:30-19:00
Al's Motors
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
United States historic place
Alexandria City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.0 mi
United States historic place
Alexandria Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.2 mi
National Historic Landmark District in Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Alfred Street Baptist Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.1 mi
Church building in Virginia, United States of America
100 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
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11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes348
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
999 9th Street Northwest, Washington
Mo-Th 04:30-19:00; Sa 05:30-20:00; Fr 04:30-20:00; Su 05:30-18:00
Capital One Cafe
Cafe · Tea, Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
734 7th Street Northwest, Washington
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa,Su 11:00-19:00
Fiola
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
601 Ste 125N Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-22:30; Sa 17:00-22:30; Su 17:00-21:00
Oyster Oyster
Restaurant · Regional, American, Local · 0.5 mi
1440 8th Street Northwest, Washington
Tu-Sa 17:30-20:30
The Dabney
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
122 Blagden Alley Northwest, Washington
Tu-Th 17:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 17:30-22:00
Zaytinya
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.5 mi
701 9th Street Northwest, Washington
Mo 11:30-22:00; Tu-Th 11:30-23:00; Fr 11:30-00:00; Sa 11:00-00:00;...
El Sol Restaunrante & Tequileria
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
Authentic Mexican cuisine inspired by chef Alfredo Solis and Jessica. Serves street food staples like Huaraches, Tortas, and Tacos....
1227 11th Street Northwest
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30
Founding Farmers & Distillers
Diner · American
Full-service restaurant & bar with on-site distillery (Founding Spirits). Breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour (bar area),...
600 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington
Mo,Su 07:00-21:00; Tu-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00
Karizma Modern Indian
Restaurant · Indian
Karizma is the a la carte side: see Karma for a tasting menu.
611 I Street Northwest, Washington
Tu,Su 17:00-21:00; We,Th 12:00-14:30,17:00-21:00; Fr,Sa...
Karma Modern Indian
Restaurant · Indian
Karma is the tasting menu side: see Karisma for an a la carte menu.
611 I Street Northwest, Washington
Tu,Su 17:00-21:00; We,Th 12:00-14:30,17:00-21:00; Fr,Sa...
L'Ardente
Restaurant · Italian · 0.4 mi
A timeless Italian culinary experience for this moment. Glittering chandeliers float below wooden farm beams. Wisps of fragrant smoke...
200 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington
Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30,16:45-22:00; Sa 11:00-14:30,16:45-23:00; Su...
336 more on the map.
Where to stay39
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
400 New Jersey Avenue Northwest, Washington
Churches and places of worship61
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
1315 8th Street Northwest, Washington
Lomax African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
School · 3.6 mi
3701 Hayes Street Ne, Washington
Healthcare5
North Capitol Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
1516 North Capitol Street Northwest
Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
700 2nd Street Northeast, Washington
Map of Washington
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 2.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 49°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 3.7 in | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Natl Arboretum Dc (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
District of Columbia has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-02-20: Sewer Line Collapse (Other)
- 2021-01-11: 59Th Presidential Inauguration (Other)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-12-05: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Mount Rainier 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Brentwood 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Colmar Manor 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Cottage City 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Arlington 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Chillum 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Hyattsville 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Hillcrest Heights 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Takoma Park 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Bladensburg 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Aerial view of White House and downtown, Washington, D.C LCCN2010630891, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- 2016-10-04 11 51 03 View north along U.S. Route 1 Alternate and east along U.S. Route 50 (New York Avenue) just southwest of Interstate 395 (Center Leg Freeway) in Washington, D.C., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-20 11 33 37 View north along U.S. Route 1 Alternate and east along U.S. Route 50 (New York Avenue) just southwest of Interstate 395 (Center Leg Freeway) in Washington, D.C., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-02 08 22 27 View south along Interstate 395 (Center Leg Freeway) just south of U.S. Route 50 (New York Avenue) in Washington, D.C., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Mall, Washington D.C., NPS staff, Public domain
- National Mall, Washington D.C., NPS staff, Public domain
- First Tabernacle - Washington, D.C., AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2019-06-13 13 29 05 View north at the north end of Interstate 395 (Center Leg Freeway) just south of U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 1 Alternate (New York Avenue) in Washington, D.C., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yale Steam Laundry Condominium - Washington, D.C., AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dominion Hills Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2021 Lloyd House, 220 North Washington Street at Queen, Alexandria, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert E. Lee Boyhood Home, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GLENCARLYN HISTORIC DISTRICT, ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christchurchalexandria, RebelAt at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Ball-sellers-house035, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reagan terminal A entrance 2013, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Front View of George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Joe Ravi ( Shutterstock iStock Dreamstime ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carlin Hall for wiki, Greenmars, Public domain
- Barcroft commhouse, Silvrbullt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Fuller House, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- National Savings and Trust Company, Difference engine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oxon Hill Manor Dec 10, Pubdog, Public domain
- Charles-drew-house019, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arlington-historical-society, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arlington-po024, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Folger Building - Washington, D.C., AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lyon Park Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gold's Gym, 3910 Wilson Blvd (Arlington, Virginia), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Virginia Theological Seminary Alexandria, VA, John W. Cross, CC BY 2.5
- Quarters007, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aurora Highlands Historic District 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Patrick's Catholic Church, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yalesteamlaundry129, Uncommon fritillary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yale Steam Laundry Condominium, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yale Steam Laundry, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
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