10 super DC sights

CULINARY QUARTER

Visit Union Market, an authentic market dating back to the days of historic Centre Market 200 years ago, which is now a thriving cultural and commerce area.

FOODIE HEAVEN

Buy some local produce at Union Kitchen Grocery at 3rd and 9th Streets. It has more than 200 to choose from, made in the District of Columbia.

EAST IS BEST

And check out the city’s original food and arts market, Eastern Market, located right in the heart of the Capitol Hill neighbourhood.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

The Wharf, which just opened last week, links the city to its waterfront with dazzling views, hot restaurants and year-round entertainment.

DRINK TO THAT

There’s a thriving vodka, gin, rum and bourbon distillery scene now in the city and tours give you a real taste of them – literally.

HOWARD’S WAY

The rich musical heritage still thrives in the Shaw neighbourhood with the likes of the Howard Theatre where Duke Ellington once played.

I SPY...

The International Spy Museum has everything from Second World War code-cracking machines to exhibits on James Bond villains.

REMEMBERING MLK

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, set on a four-acre site, includes a 30ft pink granite statue as it pays tribute to the civil rights pioneer.

BUZZING NIGHTLIFE

Penn Quarter and Chinatown are the main entertainment quarters including big concerts at the Verizon Center.

GO GREEN

Take a wander round the 59 acres of gardens in the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral.