21 Ways Washington DC Thinks It’s Better Than the Rest

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21 Ways Washington DC Thinks It’s Better Than the Rest

Hazel Savage

Posted: April 19, 2024 | Last updated: April 19, 2024

<p><strong>In Washington D.C., the air crackles with power, ambition, and the scent of cherry blossoms. It’s a city that struts its stuff, flaunting its monuments and political prowess like a peacock. Here’s a cheeky look at why D.C. might just wink in the mirror and say, “Yeah, I’ve got it going on.”</strong></p>

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21 Ways Washington DC Thinks It’s Better Than the Rest

In Washington D.C., the air crackles with power, ambition, and the scent of cherry blossoms. It’s a city that struts its stuff, flaunting its monuments and political prowess like a peacock. Here’s a cheeky look at why D.C. might just wink in the mirror and say, “Yeah, I’ve got it going on.”

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / Igor Link</p> <p><span>From the colonial streets of Boston to the ancient cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde, the US is steeped in history that spans from pre-European civilizations to modern times.</span></p>

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1. Monuments That Make History Jealous

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D.C.’s monuments aren’t just statues; they’re the A-list celebrities of American history. Lincoln sits like he owns the place, and honestly, who’s going to argue?

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / Oksana Mizina</p> <p><span>In this town, a cup of coffee and eggs might just influence global politics. It’s breakfast with a side of world domination.</span></p>

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2. Where Power Breakfasts Set the World’s Agenda

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In this town, a cup of coffee and eggs might just influence global politics. It’s breakfast with a side of world domination.

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / 010110010101101</p> <p><span>With a collection that makes other museums turn green, the Smithsonian doesn’t do entry fees. Take that, pricey museums!</span></p>

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3. Smithsonian: Where ‘Free’ Meets ‘Fabulous’

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With a collection that makes other museums turn green, the Smithsonian doesn’t do entry fees. Take that, pricey museums!

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / Sean Pavone</p> <p><span>Experience the full range of seasons, from New England’s fall foliage to the spring cherry blossoms in Washington D.C., each offering its own form of natural beauty.</span></p>

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4. Cherry Blossoms That Out-Instagram Instagram

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Come spring, D.C. doesn’t just bloom; it puts on a show that says, “Eat your heart out, every other city.”

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / The Bold Bureau</p> <p><span>It’s a veritable runway of American spirit, where joggers and tourists alike are dwarfed by the shadows of giants.</span></p>

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5. The National Mall: More Than Just a Great Walk

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It’s a veritable runway of American spirit, where joggers and tourists alike are dwarfed by the shadows of giants.

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / Orhan Cam</p> <p><span>Walking down this street is like collecting flags in a global scavenger hunt. It’s where diplomacy meets doorstep.</span></p>

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6. Embassy Row: D.C.’s Own International House of Pancakes

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Walking down this street is like collecting flags in a global scavenger hunt. It’s where diplomacy meets doorstep.

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / Sean Pavone</p> <p>Seattle’s tech boom means jobs but also a median home price near $800,000 and rents at $2,100. No state income tax, but sales tax near 10% and gas at $3.50/gallon. Great coffee and mountain views come at a cost.</p>

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7. A Food Scene That’s Literally Capital

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From food trucks to fine dining, D.C.’s eats are as diverse as its populace. A melting pot, but for your taste buds.

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / melissamn</p> <p>Experience Bavaria without the hassle of time travel or transatlantic flights. Just beware of yodeling-induced avalanches.</p>

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8. Academia Without Borders

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In D.C., universities aren’t just about education; they’re factories producing the next world leaders. Talk about alumni power.

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / Andrea Izzotti</p> <p><span>Where else can you watch legal legends in action, making decisions that textbooks will be written about?</span></p>

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9. Supreme Court Drama: Better Than Reality TV

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Where else can you watch legal legends in action, making decisions that textbooks will be written about?

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / Nicole Glass Photography</p> <p><span>Every four years, D.C. throws a shindig so big it makes other cities’ events look like quaint tea parties.</span></p>

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10. Presidential Inaugurations: America’s Block Party

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Every four years, D.C. throws a shindig so big it makes other cities’ events look like quaint tea parties.

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / Sergii Figurnyi</p> <p><span>The Experience Music Project, now known as MoPOP (Museum of Pop Culture), in Seattle, Washington, is a leading-edge museum dedicated to the ideas and risk-taking that fuel contemporary popular culture. With its roots deeply embedded in the city’s rich musical history, the museum offers immersive exhibits on rock ‘n’ roll, science fiction, and much more. Music enthusiasts can delve into the world of Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, and the grunge movement that put Seattle on the musical map. The museum’s architecture, designed by Frank Gehry, is a visual masterpiece, symbolizing the creativity and innovation that the museum celebrates.</span></p>

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11. Living History Around Every Corner

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D.C. is where history doesn’t just whisper; it shouts, debates, and sometimes marches on the streets.

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / Anton_Ivanov</p> <p><span>It’s the city’s nod to the shadow world of espionage. Sunglasses and trench coats are optional but recommended.</span></p>

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12. Spy Museum: Where Your Inner 007 Thrives

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It’s the city’s nod to the shadow world of espionage. Sunglasses and trench coats are optional but recommended.

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / f11photo</p> <p><span>D.C. takes pride in its Metro, where cleanliness and efficiency are the name of the game. Subway envy, anyone?</span></p>

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13. Metro: The Unsung Hero of Commuting

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D.C. takes pride in its Metro, where cleanliness and efficiency are the name of the game. Subway envy, anyone?

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / Tada Images</p> <p><span>With miles of books, it’s like D.C. is saying, “Check out how smart I am.” And we’re all just nodding in agreement.</span></p>

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14. The Library of Congress: A Bibliophile’s Wonderland

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With miles of books, it’s like D.C. is saying, “Check out how smart I am.” And we’re all just nodding in agreement.

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / Microgen</p> <p><span>The U Street Corridor jazz scene is where the soul of the city comes alive, echoing the greats like a melody of resilience.</span></p>

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15. Jazz That Swings Harder Than Election Polls

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The U Street Corridor jazz scene is where the soul of the city comes alive, echoing the greats like a melody of resilience.

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / Tint Media</p> <p><span>Here, raising voices and signs is almost a civic duty. It’s the city’s way of keeping democracy fit and limber.</span></p>

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16. Protests: D.C.’s Favorite Contact Sport

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Here, raising voices and signs is almost a civic duty. It’s the city’s way of keeping democracy fit and limber.

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / ESB Professional</p> <p><span>It’s not just a neighborhood; it’s a vibe. Where else does history look this good strolling along the waterfront?</span></p>

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17. Georgetown: Cobblestones With a Side of Prestige

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It’s not just a neighborhood; it’s a vibe. Where else does history look this good strolling along the waterfront?

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / Sorbis</p> <p><span>In D.C., even your barista might be a political insider. It’s all about networking with your caffeine fix.</span></p>

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18. Coffee Shops: Where Deals Are Made

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In D.C., even your barista might be a political insider. It’s all about networking with your caffeine fix.

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / f11photo</p> <p><span>Tech innovation meets natural splendor. Washington’s booming economy contrasts with its gray skies and the Seattle Freeze, which might leave newcomers feeling a bit chilly.</span></p>

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19. Motorcades: The Traffic Jams You Brag About

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Only in D.C. do you get stuck in traffic and brag about it later. “You won’t believe whose motorcade made me late…”

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / Katherine Welles</p> <p><span>With a wit that’s as sharp as its monuments are tall, D.C. knows how to laugh at itself (and everyone else, too).</span></p>

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20. Satire That Cuts Sharper Than a Senate Inquiry

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With a wit that’s as sharp as its monuments are tall, D.C. knows how to laugh at itself (and everyone else, too).

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / MDart10</p> <p><span>It’s the ultimate name-drop. D.C. hosts the residence that everyone’s heard of, making it the ultimate power move.</span></p>

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21. The White House: Need We Say More?

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It’s the ultimate name-drop. D.C. hosts the residence that everyone’s heard of, making it the ultimate power move.

<p class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Shutterstock / Sean Pavone</p> <p><span>Explore the vast collections of the Smithsonian Institution, where American history, culture, and scientific achievements are on full display.</span></p>

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So, Why D.C.?

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Because in this city, every step feels like a walk through the pages of history, every handshake could be changing the world, and even the squirrels in the park seem to know they’re part of something big. Washington D.C. doesn’t just think it’s better; it lives it, breathes it, and, in the most charmingly insufferable way that makes you believe it too.