About DC

Washington, DC is a fascinating, lively world capital, known for its vast green centers, urban spaces, sweeping memorials and majestic neoclassical architecture. It is also a fitting backdrop for celebration of NACUA’s 50th Anniversary Annual Conference in June 2010. The city’s most famous landmarks are clustered in and around the National Mall, spanning from the Lincoln Memorial to the U.S. Capitol. Flanked by dozens of museums and memorials, this grassy space plays host to festivals, protests, gatherings and performances. During the summer evenings, while at the NACUA conference, the Mall is a terrific place to catch an open air concert, movie screening, or jazz performance. DC’s inspiring memorials and powerful landmarks are complemented by a fascinating collection of hip and historic neighborhoods that delight visitors with walking tours, trendy restaurants, sidewalk cafes and quaint boutiques. Self-guided heritage trails relate the history of some of DC’s most fascinating neighborhoods from Southwest to U Street.

DC has earned acclaim as a top destination for dining and nightlife. Its revitalized neighborhoods have attracted top restaurant developers and renowned chefs who have earned praises from food-critics and food-loving visitors alike. DC is home to a playground of treasures designed to intrigue and delight visitors of all ages and interest. If you have an eye for art, browse celebrated museums like the Phillips Collection, the world-famous Smithsonian Institution and all of its various museums, including the National Zoo, as well as the Corcoran Gallery of Art or smaller galleries like the Textile Museum, Hillwood Museum and Gardens, and the Kreeger Museum. Music and theatre fans will find no shortage of live performance options, from world premiere plays to rousing jazz concerts. Don’t miss DC’s newest attractions like the Newseum and the National Museum of Crime and Punishment or icons like the Library of Congress.

Links to DC Events and Activities