Having lived and grown up in DC, I can tell you 1) every place is safe if you use common sense, and 2) every place is dangerous if you don't. read more
Downtown DC Downtown Washington DC is the most famous part of the city, with the 2-mile long National Mall park going from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, passing by the Washington Monument, the White House, the Smithsonian and many other national landmarks. read more
Re: Areas to avoid in Washington DC/Areas to Stay Apr 20, 2012, 2:06 PM There is a small boutique hotel, Hotel Lombardy, that is in the Foggy Bottom section of DC. read more