Washington D.C., is known for its landmarks such as the Arlington National Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Union Station, the Washington Monument and the White House. Other places of interest include the National Gallery of Art, the Smithsonian Institution, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Zoo. For recreational activities, try the Rock Creek Park which contains trails for walking and jogging, and regional parks offer tennis, walking, jogging, picnicking, horseback riding, and more.

Also available are almost 100 golf courses, several marinas and fishing on the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay. Washington D.C. stirs visitors with its broad avenues, imposing structures, inspiring monuments, splendid museums and sophisticated restaurants. Most of its cultural and historic attractions are in the northeast and northwest quadrants of the district, with other sites of interest such as the Arlington National Cemetery, in neighboring Virginia.

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