Getting Around DC – Part 2 – Driving in the District – Street Layout
Washington DC can initially be a confusing place to get around in on foot or by car. Understanding the basic framework of streets, avenues and circles can make traveling in DC significantly easier.
It’s rumored that the city’s primary planner, Pierre Charles L’Enfant, designed the city to confuse potential invaders. Well, he probably succeeded in confusing at least a good portion of the tourists some 200 years later. Once you understand the city’s grid, numbering and street naming system, getting around is fairly easy. Besides, if you’re planning on invading…you’ll first need a government permit.
General City Layout
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