Washington D.C., the capital of the United States, is one of the leading vacation destinations for American and foreign tourists every year. It is a showcase city, full of attractions and rich with history. From its birth as a compromise site between the northern and southern states and up to the present day, this city has remained the symbolic center of our country and the center of our federal government. In this section, you'll get an introduction to D.C.'s history and the details about traveling there.