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BRIGHT LIGHTS,
GREAT CITIES,
BEAUTIFUL
COUNTRYSIDE
The three-in-one region that combines the presidential
powerhouse of Washington, DC with wide-open spaces,
small-town treasures and sweeping beaches
C
ITY, culture, seaside or the great outdoors? From One of the world’s greatest capital cities, Washington, DC
the stunning autumn foliage of the legendary Blue lies at the heart of the region, which makes it easy to organise a
Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean’s sunny two- or three-centre holiday, spending a few days in DC at the
shores, in the Capital Region you don’t need to beginning or end of a trip to Maryland and Virginia.
decide on one particular type of holiday as you can As you explore DC, plug into the power of a city that
enjoy them all – and much more. makes history every day. Landmark monuments, memorials
Covering 50,821 square miles (817,860 sq kms) and home to and museums rub shoulders with lively neighbourhoods, a
13.7 million people, this diverse, three-in-one region combines sophisticated dining scene and a burgeoning nightlife. A visit
the big-city excitement of presidential powerhouse Washington, to one or more of the famous Smithsonian museums is a
DC with spectacular, wide-open spaces, small-town treasures must, and, with free entry, it’s no wonder the world’s largest
and sweeping beaches in the neighbouring states of Maryland museum complex is one of DC’s top attractions. When time is
and Virginia. It’s also home to some of America’s most- short, thetNational Air and Space Museum is always a family
signifi cant historical sites and most-scenic driving routes. favourite, and who can resist taking a peek at Dorothy’s red
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