Seasons, Washington D.C.

Favorite thing: My fondest memory of Washington would either be visiting the Smithsonian Institute's wonderful museums or simply walking on the National Mall and tidal basin area on a warm Spring day when the cherry blossems were blooming.

Favorite thing: There is something for everyone. For those of you into the american history and government, the White House, The Capitol, The National Archives, all in Downtown and within walking distance of each other are a must. For those into the culture and the arts, the are the National Gallery, the Smithsonian Museums, the Hirschorn Museum, etc. For dinner and nighlife, the area near the MCI center Downtown, Dupont Circle area, and Adams Morgan area, all offer good restaurants and bars/clubs. And for the active, there are running,, bicycling, skating trails all over the place. Other activities include the interesting tours of the FBI and the Pentagon, touring the National Arboretum, or the Arlington Cemetery and the monuments.

Fondest memory: November 1997, I had just moved to the area from Puerto Rico. Sixteen inches of snow fell. Everything was white, with the monuments sticking out between the white snow and the blue sky.

Favorite thing: If you're in the US on July 4th, Washington DC is the place to be.

Fondest memory: We spent Independence Day in the MAll and was my second time and I just loved it even more. It's a good time to socialize and make pic-nic. Get there early though.

Favorite thing: Watch the fireworks on Independence Day (July 4th). Nobody does it better. Every year, I sit with thousands of my closest friends next to the Washington Monument and watch the fireworks explode over the Lincoln. It's astounding.