Country: United States Region: Mid-Atlantic State Nickname: "The Capital City" Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington,_D.C. Family Tidbits: Washington, D.C. offers an amazing number of educational opportunities for families. Visit historical sites such as Arlington National Cemetery, the National Archives Building, and the National Mall. Learn about city life in Downtown D.C. or take a tour of historic Georgetown University. Book a tour of the White House or the United States Capitol. Travel around the city on the Metro rail! Washington, D.C. offers an endless number of family travel opportunities that are both entertaining and educational! | View Washington, DC in a larger map |