Washington
D.C., USA
  • Washington, D.C. The District of Columbia has a high quality of life that includes a lot of free museums and attractions.  Washington, D.C.
    The District of Columbia has a high quality of life that includes a lot of free museums and attractions.

You can't mention the word "Washington" without thinking of the city's icons:  The White House, the Capitol, the memorials -- Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Roosevelt, King, World War Two and Vietnam. 

Washington, D.C., is also one of TravelOrMove.com’s super coolest places in the world.  With its culture, fun and dynamism, it offers a great place for visitors -- or to be a new home for those looking for a super cool place.  We’ll soon have more about this special community.

Climate

  • Humid subtropical

Culture

  • Major public college in downtown
  • Fine art museum
  • Local professional symphony
  • Local community theatre
  • Local professional ballet
  • Ethnic restaurants
  • Local film festival
  • Active club/bar/music scene

Politics

  • Moderate

Economy

  • $$$$ -- Things cost more than you'd expect

Recreation

  • Public golf course
  • Year-round fitness swimming center
  • Downtown yoga studio
  • Professional sports
  • Biking, hunting, running trails

Infrastructure

  • Public squares
  • Vibrant public transportation system
  • International airport
  • Working farms within 25 miles
  • Mixed-use, mixed-income neighborhoods
  • Lots of downtown living space
  • Safe bike corridors

Health

  • Emergency medical services within 25 miles
  • Community swimming pool
  • Community senior center
  • University teaching hospital