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As the capital of the United States, and the hub of American history, DC is a town that equally offers sights, sounds, and smells for residents as well as tourists. Jam-packed with free government-run museums, historical sites, and memorials, there is no shortage of things to do an see in town. There are world class restaurants, and an underground arts scene that are well worth heading off the beaten trail to discover. And if you’re lucky, you might just get to brush shoulders with the big decision makers at their favorite diner.

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Median Household Income: $75,506

Median Property Value: $581,100

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Events In Washington DC

There are plenty of events put on by the U.S. national government hosted in D.C. every year. Some notable reasons to make it down to the national lawn are all of the national holidays, especially Independence Day. The National Christmas Tree Lighting is a time of festive wonder and joy to warm your heart during the winter. Lastly, come out in the Spring to witness the beauty of the DC Cherry Blossom Festival.

Restaurants in Washington DC

When you have the leader of the free world as your potential client, it is no wonder that some fantastic restaurants have popped up in DC. Timber Pizza Company is a food truck turned restaurant offering some of the tastiest pizza in town. If you’ve never tried yakitori, otherwise known as Japanese grilled chicken, then get yourself over to Momo Yakitori to fill your belly with warm tasty meat. Lastly, check out Estadio for a kickin' Spanish food experience.

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Nearby Washington DC Attractions

All three branches of government can be found in DC, including the White House, the Capitol Building, and the Supreme Court . Also, every Smithsonian museum in the city are free to enter and explore all day long. The National Gallery of Art holds some absolutely fantastic works. However if you’re looking for something that is a bit off the beaten trail you should definitely check out the International Spy Museum and the old National Capitol Columns.