Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States, located along the banks of the splendid Potomac River between the states of Maryland and Virginia. The city is home to the nation's largest government bodies, including the iconic presidential residence White House, the Capitol Building's legislative chambers, and the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court. Visitors can tour these buildings or explore the lovely monuments of the National Mall, which is home to the landmark Washington Monument, Jefferson Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial. The museums of the Smithsonian Institution are free and open to the public, including the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of American History, and the National Zoo. Hip neighborhoods such as Adams-Morgan and U Street are home to some of the nation's most renowned restaurants, showcasing excellent global fusion fare reflecting the city's diversity.

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