About Washington
Washington is abundantly thriving in its history, art and culture. A state famous for its museums and monuments it has a distinct cultural style, with myriad performing art venues, a hip nightlife and trendy shops to shop at. Its animated neighbourhoods and sophisticated residents reflect every bit of the modern charm that it represents. Landmark sites like the Seattle Art Museum, The Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum, Washington State Library, Pacific Science Center, Museum of History, etc. make the state an ultimate tourist favourite.
Places to visit in Washington
- Potomac River :The Potomac River is a source of providing water for a population of 5 million people. Well known for the diverse flora and fauna that inhabits the river and its banks, it is also popular for the fascinating sight it provides when migrating fish and dolphins move to warmer waters during the winter. Little Falls Dam, Arlington Memorial Bridge, Georgetown Alexandria and National Harbor are some tourist sites situated around the river.
- The National Mall :The National Mall houses several museums, memorials and monuments that also include a cluster of official government buildings. It is one of the first places that any tourist prefers visiting when visiting Washington. The mall offers free entry and covers a massive area which needs to be covered on foot. Some of the world-renowned landmarks you shouldn’t be missing at The National Mall are the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the National Gallery of Art, the National World War II Memorial, etc.
- Olympic National Park :Olympic National Park is one of Washington’s landmark sites. Home to a variety of flora and fauna thriving in different ecosystems, the park is dedicated for use by the residents. UNESCO has declared the park as an International Biosphere Reserve and it is also listed as a World Heritage Site.
- Seattle : One of the most popular cities in Washington is the seaport city of Seattle. Rich in culture and highly diverse, it is famous for its contribution to the fields of rock and jazz music. The city houses a large number of theatres and performance halls essentially being a regional centre for performing arts. The Seattle International Film Festival is a mega-annual affair in the city and brings many tourists to the State of Washington around this time.
- Space Needle : Space Needle is an observation tower in Seattle city of Washington that features an observation deck that completes one rotation in 45 minutes, providing a wholesome view of the city. An iconic landmark and a one-of-a-kind tower in the world, the Space Needle is a common representation of Washington in feature films and TV shows.
Washington Airport
The State of Washington has three major airports - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. However, IndiGo operates its flights from the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Located at a distance of about 42 kilometres from the city centre, the airport is widely connected to all major roads in the state. The airport provides many passenger amenities like currency exchange, shopping stores, restaurants and cafes, souvenir shops, services for the disabled, prayer rooms, etc. to cater to all kinds of passenger needs. Both public and private modes of transport are easily available right outside the airport to get to Washington.