The DC Traveler

Parking in the District
Like any large city, parking can be challenging at times, but much of the city offers free or metered street parking. 
All it takes is a bit of patience and you can usually find a parking spot within a few minutes just a short walk to your destination.
 
Parking meters in most areas require payment (quarters) from 7:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. (in Georgetown and close to the Verizon Center until 10:00 p.m.). Parking tickets for expired meters are $25.00 and filling a meter multiple times throughout the day is illegal and can result in a ticket, but it does …read more

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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
Washington DC is a city divided …read more

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