Visitor 411 DC BASICS Destination essentials Northwest, Southeast and Southwest. Streets denote their Population: About 700,000 live quadrant with NE, NW, SE or SW. in DC proper; more than 6.1 million The numbered streets run north-live in the greater DC metro area. south, the lettered streets run east-west and diagonal streets Peak Season: March and June are the busiest months, followed have state names. 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, DC weather AVERAGE HIGHS AND LOWS (IN º F) 46 º 26 º WINTER 66 º 42 º SPRING 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, offer multilingual print material. ADA Compliant: Check with individual facilities about ADA compliance. 87 º 65 º SUMMER 69 º 46 º FALL PRECIPITATION 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 offer special early openings or extended evening hours. Visit the monuments at February tends to be the driest month, with average rainfall just under 3 inches. 3-4˝/MONTH Contact us (800) 422-8644 info@washington.org Get official maps & Guides for your group (202) 789-7000 Lincoln Memorial 6 | EVENT PLANNING GUIDE
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