The Washington metropolitan area, also referred to as the D.C. area, Greater Washington, the National Capital Region, or locally as the DMV (short for District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia), is the metropolitan area comprising Washington, D.C., the federal capital of the United States, and its surroundings.

Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east.

2025年3月7日 · Many of Washington, D.C.'s main attractions relate to its principal enterprise: politics. These include the White House and the U.S. Capitol, of course, as well as monuments and historic sites...

Monuments and memorials, eclectic neighborhoods, true local flavor – Washington, DC is a place unlike any other. It’s your home away from home with free museums, award-winning restaurants and more.

Map of Washington, D.C. area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a geographical area of 68.3 square miles (176.9 km 2), 61.4 square miles (159.0 km 2) of which is land, and the remaining 6.9 square miles (17.9 km 2) (10.16%) of which is water.

2023年3月14日 · Whether you’re heading to Washington, DC, for a weekend getaway or a weeklong trip, or you’re a local showing around visitors, you might be wondering how to best spend your time in our nation’s capital. Here is our guide …

6 天之前 · Washington, D.C., capital of the United States, coextensive with the District of Columbia, located on the northern shore of the Potomac River. Often referred to simply as D.C., the city is an international metropolis, a picturesque tourist destination, and an unmatched treasury of the country’s history and artifacts.

4 天之前 · 30 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend Petalpalooza, Tyler, The Creator concert, and Awesome Con are cool things to do this week. ... Awesome Con. Comic nerds and enthusiasts will celebrate another year of Awesome Con at the Washington Convention Center this weekend. The local geek culture takeover features cos­play fashion shows ...

The Washington metropolitan area (also known as the National Capital Region and colloquially as the DMV for "D.C., Maryland, Virginia") is the metropolitan area centered on Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States.