Washington DC Cheap Flights

Washington, D.C (WAS) is the capital of the United States of America named after George Washington. It is located in the District of Columbia, named after the very famous Christopher Columbus. Washington is home to more than 150 chancelleries, embassies and diplomatic residences representing a beautiful mix of several colors, cultures and languages. Washington DC is a major population center on the US east coast. Over five million people live in and around Washington DC area. The official tourist season runs from April through September. It is a good idea to buy advance tickets to popular attractions during this period because the queues can be long. Summers are hot and humid, especially in July and August. If you can bear the heat, this can be a good time to visit, as business travel to DC slumps and Washington DC accommodation rates fall accordingly.

You can fly into Washington DC National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles (IAD) airports and plan on being in town for the city's biggest events - the Cherry Blossom Festival in March, the Smithsonian Folk life Festival in June and Independence Day in July. The sights and sounds of the national capital, packed with countless free attractions, and an endless calendar of special events are just mesmerizing. Vacation to Washington DC can be planned with visits to many natural areas and bird watching spots inside the city, including D.C.'s parks and natural areas. The Anacostia Park, The United States National Arboretum, the very large Rock Creek Park, the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Theodore Roosevelt Island, and the C&O Canal, are some of the most-visited tourist destinations of Washington DC. The National Mall is a huge, open park area located in the center of the city and features many monuments. It also serves to connect the White House and the United States Capitol buildings. The White House, Kennedy Center, Library of Congress and other attractions offer brochures in several languages. If you are interested in art and culture, don?t forget to visit National Gallery of Art, The Phillips Collection or the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Culturally diverse, Washington DC is full of national monuments, world famous museums, urban parks and spectacular gardens. Your Washington DC vacation would be one of the most memorable vacations you ever had.

Globester can assist in planning your vacation to the Washington DC area. Globester offers cheap flights on various airlines to all Washington DC airports. You can also search for cheap hotels right in the City and car rental from Washington National and Dulles airports.

Maryland and Virginia are a short drive from heart of Washington DC. With just an hour drive from Washington, you can find the best selection of stores and the best prices on designer and brand name items from clothing to electronics to house wares in various strip and conventional malls in both states. Capitol Hill is one of the most vibrant neighborhoods of Washington DC. Georgetown is known for its tree-lined streets and stately townhouses. Just west of downtown DC, these historic neighborhoods are easily accessible by the Foggy Bottom Metro stop. You will find many popular restaurants and pubs on M Street and Wisconsin Ave NW.

• The most appropriate and comfortable time for a Washington DC vacation is from March to May and September to November.
• Like any other big city downtown, parking is restricted during rush hours and some weekend hours (check posted hours on street signs).
• Washington DC charges sales tax when shopping in the DC area. Sales tax is 5.75%. Total hotel tax including sales tax is 14.5%. Food and beverage tax is 10%.