Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC - 975 Rentals

Did you know? Did you know why American foreign policy has been described by some as "foggy?" The U.S. Department of State is headquartered in Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC.

Overview of Washington DC

On July 16, 1790, the Residence Act was passed, creating the area we now know as the Federal District of Columbia, or Washington, D.C. The center for all three branches of the United States federal government is located here. In 2014, there were more than 600,000 residents of the District.

Different Neighborhoods in Washington DC

Check out some of the different neighborhoods Washington DC has to offer.

Top 5 Washington DC Adventures

  1. Grab some peanuts and Cracker Jacks and watch the Washington Nationals win another game: The town is cheering after getting its Major League Baseball team back. Did you know that the Minnesota Twins used to play as the Washington Senators before relocating?
  2. Rub elbows with senators and enjoy food and drinks at the Capital Grille DC: This is a highly rated dining establishment located in the heart of the action.
  3. Learn about your neighbors at DuPont Circle: The DuPont Circle Citizens Association promotes the circle traffic area and offers tours of historical buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
  4. Take great pictures of the Washington National Monument at the Washington National Monument Park: This 555-foot marble obelisk is a tourist favorite.
  5. Learn all of these tidbits of history that you have been missing at the Smithsonian Institution: This is a great place that makes learning fun.

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