1. The city was named after our first president, George Washington at it’s founding in 1971.
2. There is 1 lawyer for every 19 residents. If there is ever a place to get advice, this is it.
3. Always wanted to visit another country? DC is home to more than 170 embassies and international cultural centers. Take a step into another culture without the 17 hour plane ride.
4. In the library of Congress there are 535 miles of bookshelves! Light reading anyone?
5. 15% of DC residents speak a different language at home. Feel free to practice your Latvian or Chinese.
6. At 39 inches a year, DC gets more rain annually than Seattle.
7. You can touch a rock from the moon at the National Air and Space Museum.
8. See if you can see the Washington Monument sway on a windy day.
9. As the official district motto, there is no reason not to say “Justice for All” at every opportunity.
10. They have one of the greatest fireworks displays in the country. (Trust me, I’ve seen it.)
If you are interested in completing this phenomenal bucket list, visit us at Adventures.org for more information on how you can join us in DC in 2014!
