Welcome to Washington, DCWashington, DC anchors the Mid-Atlantic Region from the banks of the Potomac River. The City, named after first president George Washington, was chosen in the late 18th century to house all three branches of the U.S. government. Today, Washington, DC is known to be not only one of the most influential political centers of the World but is also home to an ever-growing population attracted to the area by federal jobs, national and international institutions, a growing technology sector and expanding professional and service-based industries. The Washington, DC area is also highly desired for its livability – conveniently centered between the Atlantic Ocean and the Blue Ridge Mountains with unparalleled access to recreational activities, transportation links to major East Coast hubs and the stunning Chesapeake Bay region.
Washington, DC’s neighborhoods benefit from the array of green spaces, small parks and access to one of the Nation’s greatest – and greenest – downtown parks, Rock Creek Park. From Dupont Circle to Capitol Hill; from Chevy Chase to Georgetown, exceptional housing of all types can be found to suit any lifestyle or budget. Contributed by:  | More Local Area InformationWhat was once an enclave beyond the city limits of Washington, DC, Kalorama and Kalorama Triangle are now known as elegant, urbane, and somewha... Read moreThe cultural and recreational amenities in Washington DC rank among the best in the world. The Smithsonian museums are extensive and free. Ther... Read moreOnce known as the “Old City” of Washington, DC, Dupont Circle has evolved from a brickyard and slaughterhouse pre- Civil War area, to ... Read moreLocated in a small section of Northwest Washington, DC, the neighborhoods of Spring Valley, Wesley Heights and Kent are contained within the border... Read moreWashington is the capital of the United States, located on the banks of the Potomac River with the state of Virginia to the west, and the state o... Read moreWashington D.C. can be broken up into four quadrants, each quadrant offering its own unique environment. Northeast D.C. contains the neighborhood... Read moreInternationally recognized for its elegance, charm, prestige and history for over two centuries, Georgetown was founded in the early 1700’s, almos... Read moreThe economic influence of federal government made Arlington at one time the most urbanized of all of Northern Virginia counties. It also boasts man... Read moreBeautiful Arlington, Virginia boasts terrific restaurants, shopping, and wonderful neighborhoods for people of all ages to enjoy. Mount Vernon Trai... Read moreThe rich history and continuing development of Arlington, VA make it a wonderfully unique place to live. Located just across the Potomac River fro... Read moreBoasting the one country’s first designated historic districts, Alexandria, VA., has the charm and class of a simpler world. The city has a grea... Read moreFirst known for its agricultural community, Fairfax is the most populated county in all of Northern Virginia. Also rich in Civil War history it i... Read moreTakoma Park, a commuter suburb, is located just over the Maryland border in Montgomery County. It is not to be confused with the D.C. community know... Read moreMontgomery County, with a population of 942,000, has the 16th largest public school system in the United States. The system consists of 200 schools... Read moreThe Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkThe Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park with access to both the Canal and th... Read moreMontgomery County, considered a Washington, D.C. suburb because of its proximity to the nation’s capital, is one of the most affluent areas in all o... Read moreMontgomery County is 494.6 square miles with a population of over 920,000 people. It borders the Northwest district of Washington DC on the Sout... Read moreThe All-America City Award, the oldest and most prestigious civic recognition award in the country, was presented to Montgomery County by th... Read morePrince Georges County is a very diverse area, right in the middle of the Baltimore/Washington corridor. It boasts many historical landmarks as wel... Read moreWhat was once home to summer cottages in the early part of the 20th Century, the Chevy Chase neighborhoods of Washington and Maryland have grown int... Read more |
