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The political hub of the U.S. is yours to explore when you book flights to Washington, DC.

Cast your vote for the best things to do in Washington, DC with a visit to the city’s dense collection of political and cultural attractions. Whether you’re taking the city’s Metro to the historic suburbs, or walking between attractions on the National Mall, exploring the city couldn’t be easier when you fly to Washington, DC.

Start off your trip with a look into the inner workings of America’s political systems by taking a tour through the United States Capitol. The history of Congress’s founding and the ideals of American society are examined in the artifacts, original documents, and videos of Exhibition Hall. In the nearby United States Supreme Court, the laws passed by Congress are upheld. Have your day in court with a tour of this stately building when your flight to Washington, DC lands.

After this political double feature, head to the Newseum to learn about the role of the press. This news museum dedicates its 15 galleries and 15 theatres to the freedom of the press. Follow the journey of a journalist, from pitch to front page, in the interactive exhibits of this headline-worthy museum.

Once you’ve read all about it at the Newseum, check out famous faces featured on the walls of Washington, DC’s National Portrait Gallery. Past and present presidents and first ladies are commemorated in a variety of styles, ranging from formal photographs to cheeky pop art prints.

Beyond the frames of the National Portrait Gallery, monuments mark the legacies of Washington, DC’s presidents. Political giant Abraham Lincoln is commemorated with a staggeringly large statue, which sits 19 feet tall.

In the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool, the nearby Washington Monument is mirrored on the water’s glassy surface. Standing over 500 feet tall, this white marble obelisk was built to commemorate the first president of the US, George Washington.

From monuments to museums, find politics and history around every corner when you book flights to Washington, DC.

The height of cool

Step into the diverse and delightful Columbia Heights when you book flights to Washington, DC.

Start off your visit with a dose of green on the hilltop oasis of Meridian Hill Park. Surrounded by embassies and dense trees, this park is the perfect urban escape. A staggered fountain surrounded by lush gardens serves as the park’s centrepiece. On the whole, the park has a European air, but drum circles and unusual public art make Meridian Hill distinctly DC.

Take in more DC art behind the doors of a Beaux Arts mansion, where you’ll find the Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington, DC. This expansive house honours the aesthetic styles of Mexico, most notably in a multi-story mural by Roberto Cueva del Rio.

Brush up on your Spanish on your flight to Washington, DC and visit Columbia Heights’ GALA Hispanic Theatre. Dance, theatre, music, and film are presented in both Spanish and English, in this beautiful, bilingual venue.

Outside the theatre, Columbia Heights serves up food from all over the world. Whether your tastes lean toward Laotian, Mexican, or American, Columbia Heights’ restaurants offer the perfect blend of old favourites and eclectic reinventions.

For the centre of the district’s food scene, head to 11th Street. You’re sure to find the perfect eatery to match your taste preference. When all the food makes you thirsty, 11th street also happens to be home to Columbia Heights’ best bars.

Columbia Heights puts you in the perfect spot to visit more of Washington, DC’s attractions and attractive neighbourhoods that wait nearby. Whether you head south to the Smucker Farms of Lancaster County Farmer’s Market, or get a taste of the Salvadoran markets and restaurants of Mount Pleasant, Columbia Heights is your gateway to more of the city’s wonders when you book flights to Washington, DC.