Moving from Jacksonville to Washington?
- 648 mi Distance
- 10 hr 48 min Drive time
- 6.4M Washington metro
- 203 Sun days/year
Things you'll want to know about your new city.
Bookmark this page — these are the icons of Washington, organized by what kind of day you're planning.
Outdoors & Recreation
- Tidal Basin / Cherry Blossoms — Late March/early April peak bloom; Jefferson Memorial
- Georgetown Waterfront — Historic district along the Potomac; restaurants, shops
Culture & Arts
- Smithsonian Museums (free) — 19 museums on the Mall — Air & Space, American History, Natural History, more
- U.S. Capitol & Capitol Hill — Free tours; advance reservations recommended
- Lincoln Memorial / Vietnam Memorial / WWII Memorial — National Mall western end
- National Gallery of Art — Free; East and West Buildings; major works
- White House — Tours available with congressional reservation
- Library of Congress — Stunning Beaux-Arts Jefferson Building; free tours
- Mount Vernon (45 min S) — George Washington's plantation home
Family-Friendly
- National Zoo — Smithsonian zoo; pandas, lions, free admission
Washington's essential restaurants.
The dining list every Washington resident knows by heart. Save the spots, work through them.
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minibar by José Andrés Avant-garde tasting Penn Quarter
Two Michelin stars; José Andrés flagship
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Le Diplomate French brasserie 14th Street
Stephen Starr's Parisian-style restaurant
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Rose's Luxury American Capitol Hill
James Beard nominated; original Aaron Silverman
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Pineapple and Pearls Tasting menu Capitol Hill
Two Michelin stars; Aaron Silverman
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Maydan Middle Eastern 14th Street
James Beard winner; open-fire cooking
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Jaleo Spanish tapas Penn Quarter
José Andrés tapas restaurant
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Compass Rose Global street food 14th Street
Cult global menu
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Ben's Chili Bowl American/diner U Street
1958 institution; chili half-smoke
What daily life feels like in Washington.
Climate
Humid subtropical. Hot, humid summers (70-89°F, June-Sept). Mild-to-cold winters (28-46°F, occasional snow/ice). Beautiful spring (cherry blossoms!) and fall. 203 sun days/year.
- Summer70-89°F
- Winter28-46°F
- Sun days/yr203
- Rainfall42 inches
Walkability
- Walk Score77/100
- Transit Score71/100
- Bike Score70/100
Washington is very walkable — daily errands rarely require a car.
Outdoors & Recreation
- Rock Creek Park — 1,754 acres of urban wilderness
- C&O Canal Towpath — 184-mile trail to Cumberland MD
- Great Falls Park (15 min) — Potomac River rapids
- Shenandoah National Park (90 min west) — Skyline Drive
- Chesapeake Bay (30 min east) — boating, sailing
- Mount Vernon Trail — 18-mile bike path along Potomac
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