Explore the nation's capital on this exciting tour of Washington D.C., USA! See the iconic monuments and memorials, visit the White House, explore the Smithsonian Museums, and take in the history and culture of the city. Learn about the
Washington, D.C., officially 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. It was named after George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation, through which human form and attributes are applied to the United States.