Serving with City Year in Washington, DC means immersing yourself in our nation’s capital – home to more memorials, monuments, and government departments than any other city in the United States. But DC is not merely the seat of American politics. Washington also boasts a vibrant nightlife, a thriving arts community, and neighborhoods full of diversity and culture. Whether it is visiting historic landmarks, exploring the nearby parks and trails, or taking in a concert or theatre production, Washington, DC has something for everyone.
For more information about what it is like to live in Washington, DC, please visit:
Official Tourism Site of Washington, DC
Official Site of the Washington, DC Government
The Washington Post
The Washingtonian: The Website Washington Lives By
Washington City Paper
25 Free Things To Do In DC
Wikipedia: Washington, DC
Historic U Street
To find out how to get around using DC’s public transportation, please visit:
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority