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Georgetown
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nown for it’s world class shopping, dining, and residents, Georgetown is the perfect spot to feel luxurious, even on a budget. Hop off the Orange Line at the Foggy Bottom station and enjoy the walk into Georgetown. Make sure to take a stroll down M Street, home to stores like Michael Kors, Adidas, American Apparel, and Barney’s Co-op. Don’t be afraid to explore the boutiques and restaurants along the side streets too!
Ralph Lauren’s Rugby brand store in the heart of Georgetown is one of the many upscale shops in the area. Photo by Nikki Strickland
Museums
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here are many interesting, inventive, and inspiring museums in DC. The Smithsonian, which is the largest museum in the country contains 19 museums and galleries. A trip to the Smithsonian could include art galleries, the National Zoo, an indoor garden, a look at space, and history of a multitude of races, time periods, and locations. Our nation’s capital also has innovative and new museums. From the Newsuem- a building full of the history of news and journalism, to The Spy Museum which provides an interactive tour to simulate a spy mission.
The Newseum includes inventive maps and infographics to display information about the world. Photo by Nikki Strickland
Georgetown has become famous for its many cupcakes bakeries, including DC Cupcakes, featured on TLC, and Sprinkles, pictured above. Photo by Nikki Strickland
The Newseum is a DC museum devoted to news. It is one the most interactive museums in the Distric and the country, and includes exhibit like the map of global freedom of the press and a satelite remnant from one of the Twin Towers that was struck down on 9/11. Photo by Nikki Strickland
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