Washington tourist information
The Town of Washington, incorporated in 1779, was taken from Woodbury, Litchfield, Kent, and New Milford. Washington is a town of 38.7 square miles with 89.5 miles of roadway. Our population exceeds 4,000 full-time residents, approximately 550 of whom are public school students.
Washington is a socially, culturally and economically rich community supported by a host of generous, caring citizens. They contribute time and money to ensure strong educational systems, quality library services, intelligent land use planning, first-rate emergency care and a wide range of intellectual and recreational activities. Volunteers are the core of our town.
The eastern section of what is now Washington was settled by Joseph Hurlbut in 1734 and was known as the Parish of Judea and belonged to Woodbury. The western section was known as the Parish of New Preston and belonged to New Milford. The present town was incorporated in 1779, being named in honor of General George Washington, who traveled through the area several times during wartime. For many years, Washington was principally a farming community. Among early local industries were ironworks and quarries as well as small mills and factories run by waterpower along the Shepaug and Aspetuck Rivers.
George Washington himself chose the location for the city that bears his name, and which serves as the seat of government for the United States of America. Over the course of 200 years, Washington, D.C. has grown with the nation, and it now represents the very best of America. From its monuments to its incomparable museums, from the Mall to the steps of the Capitol, Washington offers visitors one-of-a-kind attractions.
The majestic Capitol building stands at the center of the city, allowing unobstructed views of the best known attractions and centers of government. The giant open space of the Mall is marked off by the various museums of the Smithsonian Institution, the largest cluster of museums in the world. The National Museum of the American Indian pays tribute to the original American settlers. The National Air and Space Museum celebrates the nation's achievements in flight and space exploration, from the Wright brothers first biplane to the Apollo moon mission and beyond. Visitors line up daily for the Natural History, American History, and Science Museums to explore the wonders of history, science, and technology, and to view the famous Hope Diamond. The Smithsonian Institution also includes the world-famous Sackler, Freer and Hirshhorn galleries. Art lovers appreciate the nearby National Portrait Gallery and National Museum of American Art.
Looking past the mall, the Washington monument stands 505 feet above the city. It was the tallest man made structure in America from its completion until the early 1900's. Behind this monument is the reflecting pool and the memorials dedicated to President Abraham Lincoln and to those whose lives were lost in World War II, the Vietnam War , and the Korean conflict. New to the area of the tidal basin, and facing the Jefferson Memorial, a memorial to Franklin Roosevelt lies on the Potomac River. Not far from there, the National Holocaust Museum hosts millions of visitors each year.
The offices of the various government agencies take up much of the remainder of the city, and most offer free tours to the public. The White House also offers free tours, and the lines can sometimes stretch around the adjoining block to visit "the people's house." Just outside the city, the National Zoo houses thousands of animals on 163 acres of parkland. Across the river in Arlington, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands amidst the somber majesty of Arlington National Cemetery, where John and Robert Kennedy are also buried.
Washington has many distractions from politics. Washington's theater life is thriving; it is second only to New York in number of theater seats. The National Symphony and other musical companies play full schedules. As a temporary home to diplomats from around the world, Washington's restaurant offerings are among the finest and most diverse in the country.
The beauty and grandeur of the nation's capital continue to captivate the millions of American and international tourists who visit Washington, D.C. each year.
Washington DC, the capitol of the United States, is located on the eastern seaboard of the country within the District of Columbia, an area bordering the state of Maryland. It is bounded on one side by the Potomac River and on the side by the state of Maryland.
Washington DC is located in the Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Washington, it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles). Washington DC observes Daylight Savings Time April – October.
The most comfortable times to visit Washington DC are in during the spring and fall. Spring is the time for a visual extravaganza with cherry blossoms in bloom and all that nature has in store for the season. Temperatures average in the mid-50s in April and in the mid-60s in May. Fall brings a whole new look to the city. With the average temperatures dropping to the 60s in September, the 50s in October, and the 40s in November, visitors get to experience a wide array of colors as the leaves turn in preparation for winter. Summer is the most popular time of year when tourists from around the world visit the city. With high temperatures in the mid-80’s June, July and August and evenings in the 60’s, it’s the perfect time to experience the city and its surrounding sites. From December through March a visitor may experience the sight of snow falling. The coldest month is January with an average temperature of 34 degrees and highs in the mid-40’s and lows averaging 25.
Washington is circled by the Capital Beltway, formed by Interstates I-495 and I-95. Interstate 66 leads from Washington west to Virginia. Interstate 50 heads east to Annapolis, MD, the Chesapeake Bay and the beaches. Interstate 95 heads north to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. Interstate 270 heads north to Frederick, MD, and beyond.
Metrorail and Metrobus provide the safest, cleanest and most efficient way of getting around Washington, DC and the metropolitan suburbs. Five rail lines and an extensive bus system connect the District with the Maryland and Virginia suburbs. Train lines are named for colors: Red, yellow, blue, green, and orange. Station entrances are marked by brown pylons, capped with the letter “M” and colored stripes indicate which lines are available. Route maps are posted at each station and inside each subway car.
Washington, named in honor of President George Washington, was incorporated as a town in 1804. This county seat of Wilkes County has more antebellum homes than any other city of its size in the state.
Washington is the site of the Cooper-Sanders-Wickersham House, where Jefferson Davis formally dissolved the Confederacy on May 5, 1865. Also, the Robert Toombs House and the Washington Historical Museum are located in the city.
During the final days of the Civil War, the Confederate treasury, believed to be over half a million dollars in gold, ended up in Washington. Some of this fortune was seized by Jefferson Davis or captured by Union soldiers. The remaining amount of Confederate Gold is believed to be buried in Wilkes County.
Washington, IL was founded in 1825. There are currently 11,637 people living in Washington, according to the 2000 census. Washington is located 12 miles east of Peoria, the "River City" of central Illinois.
Washington offers a choice of stable neighborhoods that residents can be proud of – older and established, stately and historic, or new and modern. Washington is the marketplace for the surrounding area, and prides itself on having all the conveniences of a self-supporting community. The City’s historic Downtown Square is a foundation of our exceptional quality of life.
The county seat of Daviess County, Indiana, is Washington. The county population on July 1, 1999, was 29,084, an increase of 1,551 over the 1990 census.
Washington is located in north central Kansas at the junction of US 36 and K 15. Washington recently observed its 140th anniversary; the city was founded one year prior to Kansas becoming a state.
The Washington County Historical Museum takes you from prehistoric times to the present and displays the story of Washington County. Washington’s spacious park boasts a 1882 Log Cabin, built by the John Pacha family near Odell, NE and was moved to the Washington City Park by the Fidelia Study Club in 1970. Washington City Park also features Munchkinland, a state of the art playground. Washington’s 1889 Jail is on the Kansas Historical Register.
Washington, Missouri is located approximately 50 miles west of downtown St. Louis, Missouri. It sits at the junction of state highways 100 and 47 with one of the few bridges over the Missouri River. It is an hour’s drive from downtown St. Louis via Interstate 44 or 70, and even less from the communities of St. Louis County. There is daily Amtrak service from St. Louis and from Kansas City, which stops at the restored 1923 railroad depot.
Washington was one of the first American cities west of the Mississippi River. Washington is located on the Missouri River at the point where the River reaches its most Southern point. While not officially founded until May 29, 1839, there were settlers living at this location when Lewis and Clark started their trip to the west in 1804. By the time Lewis and Clark came back down the Missouri River in 1806, several families had established residency at this location.
Originally the town was mostly populated by Southerners who moved here along with their slaves. Mixed in with the Southerners were individuals from the northeastern states. By the 1840s and 1850s, numerous Germans had immigrated into the area and their descendents live here to this day. Several businesses started in the mid-1800s are still run by those descendents. Early newspapers were published in both English and German.
Today, Washington is a thriving city with a growing population. A center for shopping and medical services for the surrounding area, it is a wonderful city of parks, churches, public and parochial schools, commerce, and industry. Washington is the largest community between St. Louis County and Jefferson City.
Washington is located in the middle of Missouri Wine Country. It has one of the busiest riverfronts for recreational boating between St. Louis and Kansas City. It is the location for the third largest Fair in the state of Missouri. The city has four National Register Historic Districts.
Washington is a town of friendly people who support the community through volunteer efforts including a volunteer fire department that was established in 1852 and today is the match for any fire department in the country. It is a town where people look you in the eye and say hello.
Washington is located at the point where the winding, freshwater Tar River empties into the brackish Pamlico River. The peaceful waters, fringed with marshes and populated with an abundance of wildlife and waterfowl, are a magnificent showplace of coastal North Carolina's beauty.
A playground for boaters, sportsmen and nature lovers. Washington has something for everyone.
The original Washington. Established in 1776, Washington NC is rich in history. The Albemarle Trail and other historic landmarks will guide and inform the history buff or casual tourist.
Locals call it "Little Washington" to differentiate it from our nation's capital, but its history predates Washington D.C. by nearly ten years. Founded in 1781, Washington is the seat of Washington County and home to the first National Historic Landmark of the Underground Railroad, one of only a few in the entire U.S. The town celebrates its history with Pike Days, a festival that preserves the history of the National Road, along with the Covered Bridge Festival, the Pumpkin Festival, and the Washington County Fair. Sports fans can watch the Wild Things, Washington's independent pro baseball team, and transportation buffs can visit the National Trolley Museum.
Washington City was settled in 1857 by a group of Mormon Pioneers selected by Mormon Leader Brigham Young to settle this area and establish a Cotton mission to raise and cultivate cotton. They endured many hardships to begin the City we enjoy today. We have numerous historical sites for you to visit and enjoy. Our Historical Society in conjunction with Washington City will soon develop a historical museum that should be one of the finest in Utah
Many new businesses and homeowners have chosen to locate in Washington. The growth is phenomenal, but we still have maintained that close small town feeling. Our city is surrounded by beautiful scenery from colorful sandstone cliffs and black lava rock ridges to pine covered mountains. We also have a river, a creek and several springs, which allows cotton wood trees and other vegetation to grow naturally along their banks.
We have one of the finest golf courses in the nation. We have a tremendous recreation program for the youth including soccer, football, and baseball. We also have a swimming pool, tennis courts and racket ball courts. Many citizens enjoy walking along our streets and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.
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