Washington, D.C.
A World-Class City Washington, D.C., has been called the most livable city on the East Coast. Each neighborhood has a unique character, and few cities can match D.C.’s urban energy, international flavor, and cultural offerings. D.C. is the headquarters of all three branches of the federal government, major national and international organizations, and hundreds of embassies and think tanks, and its population is highly educated and multinational.
As with any great international city, D.C. is home to worldclass museums, including 17 of the 20 museums of the Smithsonian Institution—many of which are free or offer student discounts—as well as bookstores, theaters and concert halls, seasonal festivals, professional sports teams, coffee bars, and an eclectic mix of restaurants. GW Law students can easily access almost any part of the D.C. metro area using Metrorail and Metrobus. From the Foggy Bottom–GWU Metro stop, located right on campus, students can arrive within minutes at internships on Capitol Hill, a game at Nationals Park, or an exhibit at the National Gallery of Art. The city is also a hub for travel. Richmond, Philadelphia, and New York are one, two, and three hours away by train, respectively. Reagan National Airport is conveniently reached from the Foggy Bottom Metro station, and two other airports are less than an hour away, making both international travel and exploration within the United States a breeze. The D.C. metropolitan area can be a great place for raising a family. In addition to numerous strong public school systems, there is a wide variety of kid-friendly activities (many of them free). Favorite sites include the National Zoo, the Air and Space Museum, the Museum of Natural History, and the monuments along the National Mall. Foggy Bottom and GW Law are close to several other D.C. areas that provide students and their families with a variety of diversions. Rock Creek Park, to the west of Foggy Bottom and more than twice the size of New York City’s Central Park, features biking and jogging trails, horseback riding, concert facilities, a nature center, and a planetarium.
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