Washington, D.C. is truly one of the world's great cities. Its rich history, architectural beauty, upscale shopping, wonderful restaurants as well as the hub of power and diplomacy make it the perfect destination for any event. What other city can boast seven world class art museums, The Smithsonian Institution, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Mall lined with stirring monuments-all within walking distance.  From Pennsylvania Avenue to Capitol Hill, guests can visit the National Gallery of Art, US Supreme Court, The Library of Congress and our Nation's majestic Capitol building.

Beyond the historical and political significance of Washington, D.C. lies a remarkably cosmopolitan city.  The neighborhoods of Washington, D.C. offer a wide variety of sites, restaurants, shops and accommodations.  Each neighborhood is a cultural experience with history that cannot be missed - a true reflection of the American melting pot.  To highlight a few:

Adams Morgan- One of Washington, D.C.'s most colorful neighborhoods, centered on 18th Street and Columbia Road, NW, Adams Morgan features an array of ethnic restaurants, boutiques, hip specialty stores and late-night entertainment. 

Capitol Hill - East of the U.S. Capitol Building lies a neighborhood of fine Victorian row houses, diverse restaurant fare and specialty shops. In addition to the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress, this community boasts the Folger Shakespeare Library, Union Station, the Sewall-Belmont House and Eastern Market, the oldest working public market in the city.

Chinatown - Surrounding the world's largest single-span Chinese arch at 7th and H Streets, NW, Chinatown boasts numerous restaurants, the U.S. Mint Museum, the Verizon Center and the annual Chinese New Year's Day Parade.

Downtown - Lying just east of the White House, downtown Washington, D.C. is experiencing a renaissance, boasting the Washington Convention Center, new and refurbished hotels, many stores for shopping, wonderful restaurants, art galleries and bookstores. Downtown is also home to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the Old Post Office Pavilion, the Warner Theatre and the National Theatre.

Dupont Circle/Kalorama - Dupont Circle, at Connecticut and P Streets, NW, is the hub of a lively neighborhood of Victorian row houses and Beaux-Arts mansions, many of which have been restored to house embassies, international restaurants, boutiques and more. The area features many museums including The Phillips Collection, Woodrow Wilson House, Textile Museum, Heurich House, and the National Museum of American Jewish Military History as well as the largest collection of private art galleries in the city.

Embassy Row - Just west of Dupont Circle, along Massachusetts Avenue, lies the largest concentration of the city's 150 international embassies, many of them housed in grand late 19th and early 20th century Beaux-Arts mansions.

Foggy Bottom - This riverfront neighborhood east of Georgetown is now home to the world-renowned John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, George Washington University and the Watergate complex. A cluster of charming 19th century houses remains to remind the visitor of its early history as a working class community.

The options for groups are endless. And with three airports in close proximity, Washington, D.C. is one of the easiest cities in the country to visit.