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It is hard to believe, but the land on which Washington, DCs elegant National Mall and its stately buildings stand was once a marshy swamp. George Washington created this special district as a federal power hub to avoid the problem of establishing the capital city in any one state. Its strategic location, with accessibility to the sea via the Potomac River and between the South and the North, made it an attractive site. Originally designed by the French architect Pierre LEnfant in 1791, Washington is a city of green parks, wide tree-lined streets and very few skyscrapers, all of which give it a European air. It is very much a purpose-built capital, a city of grand buildings (such as the White House and the US Capitol) and impressive monuments (the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, to name but two).

Congress and the second President, John Adams, moved to Washington, DC in 1800, but it was a further six decades before it began to look like a capital city. In the interim period, foreign ambassadors considered it a hardship posting. Now, this political centre stage, capital of the most powerful nation in the world, is the place to be. Washington, DC is always in the international spotlight. Occasionally this attention is not welcome, for example, the worlds largest concentration of spies lurks around the city. Washington, DC has also had its share of political scandal, such as the Watergate affair, Mayor Marion Barrys imprisonment for drug offences, the Monica Lewinsky affair, the painful struggle of the 2000 presidential elections and most recently, indictments in the Bush administration for the CIA leak in 2005. The most tragic of events in the nations capital occurred on 11 September 2001, when a hijacked plane crashed into the Pentagon. Since that time, barricades, blocked-off streets, police and security checks have given parts of the city a different façade.

Washington, DC (Washington to visitors and DC or the District to locals) is divided into four quadrants northwest (NW), northeast (NE), southeast (SE) and southwest (SW). It is a city of neighbourhoods, each with its own diverse culture. Capitol Hill, beyond the Capitol, is a blend of government buildings, townhouses and speciality shops and restaurants. Foggy Bottom, also home to several government buildings, is now a charming, quiet neighbourhood. Perhaps the most famous is Georgetown, a historic district with elegant 18th- and 19th-century townhouses, home to many influential residents, as well as chic restaurants and shops. One of the most colourful neighbourhoods is Adams Morgan, with an eclectic mix of international restaurants, sidewalk cafés, ethnic stores and late-night entertainment.

After the federal government, tourism is the capitals primary industry. Over 18 million tourists explore the city each year, preferring to see the sights during fall, spring and summer rather than in winter when it can be bitterly cold and wet. They are drawn by the wealth of impressive monuments and museums, many of which have free entry. Other important industries located here include trade associations, law, higher education and publishing. The city is also the headquarters for the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

Though wealthy on the surface, the city has had problems with high crime rate, plus high unemployment, illiteracy and drug abuse. In the last few years, it has cleaned up its act. The crime rate has gone down and the city has been revitalised. It is now chic to live in DC, where power and the politics are a heady mix. So much American history is crammed into it. Add to that its wealth of monuments, public buildings, museums and memorials to past heroes and visitors cannot fail to be impressed.

Airport Guide

(Washington) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Airport Information

Country

United States (US)

Address

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington DC 20001, USA

Country Code

Telephone

703 417 8000

Fax

703 417 8002

E-mail

None

Website

www.mwaa.com

Location

The airport is located 7km (4 miles) south of Washington DC

Time Zone

GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

Transfer between Terminals

A free shuttle bus runs between the car parks, Metrorail and all terminals.

Driving Directions

From Washington DC, take I-395 South, then GW Parkway South onto the airport exit.

Car Parking

Car parks A, B and C provide hourly and daily parking; all three are connected to the terminals. The economy car park provides long-term parking, with a free shuttle bus service to all three terminals. Further parking information is available (tel: 703 417 4311). Alternatively, contact Aerolink Parking (tel: 703 417 7275). The first 20 minutes of parking, in all car parks, is free of charge.

Car Hire

Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and National are all represented at the airport. Hire cars are located in car park A and are accessible via courtesy shuttle.

Public Transport

Rail: The Metrorail light-rail service for destinations throughout Washington DC stops at Terminals B and C. Road: Taxi: Taxis to Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland are available at the exits of each terminal. Bus: The Metrobus stop, for services to city destinations not served by the Metrorail, is located at the base of the Metrorail station. There is also a SuperShuttle door-to-door service, which takes passengers to their requested destination, stopping at Union Station.

Information and Help Desks

The airport has an information line (tel: 703 417 8000) and information counters, located in all terminals. Travelers Aid facilities are located in Terminal A (tel: 703 417 3972) and Terminals B and C (tel: 703 417 3974).

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: ATMs and bureau de change facilities are available. Some 150 phone banks are equipped with data ports. Eating and drinking: There is a wide range of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, snack bars, fast-food outlets and cafés in all terminals. Shopping: There are many shops, including newsagents, gift shops, bookstores, a sweet shop, fashion and jewellery shops, luggage shops, toy stores and other retail outlets. Luggage: No left-luggage or lockers are available at the airport. Lost property is handled by the Authority Police (tel: 703 417 8560); items unclaimed after 24 hours are handed to the Central Lost and Found Office (tel: 703 417 0673). A porter service is available at all terminals. Other facilities: Shoe shine facilities are located in Terminal A.

Conference and Business Facilities

Fax, photocopying, notary, insurance, currency exchange and other services are provided at Customer Service Centres (tel: 703 417 3200 or 417 3201) in Terminals B and C. There are no meeting or conference facilities at the airport.

Disabled Facilities

The airport has lifts, disabled toilets and telephones, telephones with raised Braille numbers and TDD telephones. Skycap porters can assist disabled passengers; wheelchairs and special assistance should be arranged with the airline prior to travel. Disabled parking is available in all car parks; shuttles to the terminals are equipped with wheelchair lifts.

Airport Hotels

There are no hotels located on site. Nearby hotels include the Hyatt Regency Crystal City (tel: 703 418 1234), Courtyard Arlington Crystal City (tel: 703 549 3434), Crystal City Marriott (tel: 703 413 5500), Doubletree Crystal City (tel: 703 416 4100), Embassy Suites Hotel Crystal City (tel: 703 979 9799), Hampton Inn & Suites Reagan National (tel: 703 418 8181) and the Hilton Crystal City (tel: 703 418 6800). Many nearby hotels operate shuttle bus services to/from the airport; hotel listings can be found at the hotel telephone centres in the baggage reclaim areas.