Visitor 411 DESTINATION essentials DC BASICS Population: About 672,000 live in DC proper; more than 6 million live in the greater DC metro area. Peak Season: March and June are top months, followed by September and October. Climate: DC experiences all the seasons: warm summers, cool and sometimes snowy winters, and pleasant springs and falls. Lay of the Land: The nation’s capital is located in the Mid-Atlantic region between Maryland and Virginia, 225 miles south of New York City. Washington, DC is laid out on a grid with quadrants: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest. Streets denote their quadrant with NE, NW, SE or SW. The numbered streets run north-south, the lettered streets run east-west and diagonal streets have state names. AVERAGE HIGHS AND LOWS (IN º F) PRECIPITATION February tends to be the driest month with average rainfall just under 3 inches. 46 26 º º 66 42 º º SPRING 87 65 º º SUMMER 69 46 º º FALL 3-4˝/MONTH WINTER PLANNING TIPS & HELPFUL HINTS Reserve in Advance: Avoid waiting in line at popular attractions by pre-ordering tickets. For group rates, consult with the sales department. Tour at Off -Peak Hours: Some attractions off er special early open-ings or extended evening hours. Visit the monuments at sunrise or at night for a truly inspiring experience. Touring the Capitol: Book a tour through your U.S. Representative, Senator or online. The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Multilingual Services: Many attractions like the Smithsonian Information Center and Newseum off er multilingual print material. ADA Compliant: Check with individual facilities about ADA compliance. YOUR GO-TO ONLINE RESOURCE Destination DC’s comprehensive website makes event planning faster and easier. Find searchable listings and planning tools at WASHINGTON.ORG GET OFFICIAL DESTINATION DC MAPS & GUIDES FOR YOUR GROUP. For information on placing your bulk order: HAVE A QUESTION? Answers to common visitor inquiries can be found at washington.org. CALL (202) 789-7000 CALL (800) 422-8644 VISIT washington.org EMAIL info@washington.org STILL SEARCHING? 6 | EVENT PLANNING GUIDE
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