Guide to Washington D.C.: Quality of Life

Live & Learn in the District of Columbia

Residents of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area are immersed in a politically and historically charged climate that guarantees extensive political, recreational, and cultural diversion. Combined with a convenient transportation and public service infrastructure, D.C. is attractive for students and professionals looking for a vibrant city to call home.

Bordered by Virginia to the west and Maryland on three sides, Washington, D.C. is part of a larger metropolitan region within close proximity to Baltimore. With a Mid-Atlantic climate, D.C. has hot summers, cool winters, and wonderfully mild spring and fall seasons. Spring, when the foliage is in bloom, is a beautiful time of year to enjoy Washington's famous cherry blossoms. The D.C. area is home to many natural areas, from the wild Potomac River that flows through the city to the US National Arboretum.

Find Your Inner Politico in Washington D.C.

For those interested in political activism, D.C. hosts more protests and marches than any other city in the US. The city is also home to many nonprofit organizations and watchdog groups that advocate every position along the political spectrum. The city's myriad institutions of higher education provide opportunities for educational advancement for students throughout the city.

From Political Geek to Urban Chic

Off the beaten path, the capitol city is a healthy urban metropolis, alive with music and art. One of the advantages to living in the political center of the country is the variety of free cultural activities. World class art exhibitions are often displayed free of charge, while fantastic sculptures commissioned by the city dot the landscape. Residents of the District of Columbia are guaranteed nearly limitless access to a vivacious political and cultural atmosphere.

Sources:
dc.gov
Lonely Planet
Washington, D.C. Tourism