Washington DC thrives with power and is a cosmopolitan city. The city is the center of politics for The United States of America and thus is also the most important city in the whole country. This is the city where all the most important political decisions take place and where power and influence rule.

Washington DC is a pleasant place to visit, the city oozes power from every corner, apart from being the hub of politics, and the city is also famous for tourism, due to its famous historical monuments, which attracts thousands of visitors every year. The city boosts interesting neighborhoods; all these neighborhoods have their own unique culture and character. One of the most popular neighborhoods is the Georgetown, with an element of class and elegance, this neighborhood has the fanciest boutiques, restaurants and a vigorous nightlife.

The city has a varied culture, with both the classes at its extreme, at one end are the most influential and privileged people, whereas, on the other end, there also resides an underprivileged class. The city has its divide of African American population at the east side, and the wealthy population at the west side. This conflict like any metropolis causes some tension in the city.

Washington DC is indeed a tourist haven, with its historical attractions and political background, the city stands for the glorious political past of The United States of America. Tourists every year visit the sights, museums and come here to enjoy the true soul of America. Washington DC is a pleasurable place during the seasons of autumn and Spring, summers are relatively hot and humid, but still, a large number of tourists throng the city during these months. Winters are best avoided to plan for a vacation in Washington DC, as the city gets a lot of snow.

The time zone in Washington DC is GMT -5, the city uses 110 volts of electricity, therefore, tourists from Europe would require an adaptor for their electrical appliances, and these adaptors can be easily from hardware stores. Credit cards and travelers cheques are widely used and accepted in the city, therefore, tourists need not worry about any issues regarding currency.