Welcome to Washington, DC From services to neighborhood news, DC.gov is your official and trusted source for what's happening in the District. Top things to do in D.C.: Stroll around the Tidal Basin. Visit the White House and Washington Monument. Take a Monuments by Moonlight Tour. Walk the National Mall. Explore Georgetown and more. DC offers numerous famous hotels with unique stories. Next, visit can't miss museums, monuments and memorials on the National Mall. Mayor Bowser's 10-Year Progress Report: A Decade of Delivering The report highlights the major milestones and transformative progress made during her three terms as Mayor of Washington, DC. Read the full report. Your trusted guide to Washington, DC. From restaurant roundups and neighborhood gems to itinerary inspiration and unforgettable events — discover why there’s Only 1 DC, all from a local point of view. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district [a] 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. Washington, D.C., is the capitol of the United States and a vibrant, culturally rich city that is historically, geographically, economically, and socially tied to the federal government that calls it home and the states of Maryland and Virginia that are its neighbors.