Washington is a jacket city, fastened on all buttons. Here are the mass of administrative buildings, embassies of different countries and, of course, the residence of the US President - the White House. After noisy and huge New York, Washington may seem too calm, too clean and too correct. Indeed, the inhabitants of the city are quite conservative and lead a calm and measured lifestyle. The city falls asleep early, but it would be wrong to think that there is no place here at all. In Washington there are different places for a pleasant pastime.
For the whole family
"National Zoological Park" (3000 Block of Connecticut Ave), the entrance to which is absolutely free, will give pleasure and child, and an adult. The territory of the park is huge with many souvenir shops and cafes. Here you can spend all day, slowly moving from one animal to another, and more than four hundred species in the zoo. The inhabitants of the park are well-groomed, are located in thematic avols that are close to natural habitat conditions. As usual, the biggest queues are built up to orangutans and gorillas - the lovers of visitors of all ages. But the pride of the zoo, his pearl is a big panda.
These funny and extraordinary animals love everything. Each of their movement causes a storm of delight and joy. It is better to visit the zoo in cloudy weather, as many animals are hidden from the sun and heat and great probability not to see many of the fauna representatives. And one more advice: come to the park better on public transport, otherwise you will have to pay for the parking lot of the car. Opening hours: from April to October 10:00 - 18:00; From November to March 10:00 - 16:00. Official day off: December 25th.
For lovers to rinse the nerves of various attractions, the ideal place will be Six Flags Park (13710 CENTRAL AVENUE, BOWIE, MD 20721). This is not Disneyland, but a classic amusement park for those who want to get a portion of adrenaline.
In addition to loved by many American slides, there are water rides and carousels for the youngest visitors. Park is ideal for all ages, getting here, you will definitely break the whole day. Tickets are better to buy online, in this case it will be possible to save greatly. The price starts from $ 60, for children whose growth does not exceed 48 centimeters. Logging costs $ 40. Often the Park site hosts various promotions offering free visits on certain days or the purchase of subscriptions for the season. Keep in mind that the park works only in the summer. Opening hours: from 10:30 to 20:00; Water attractions from 11:00 to 19:00
Adult entertainment
Night entertainment in Washington is represented by various clubs. Here you can find both classic jazz clubs and institutions with huge dance floors and musical innovations.
If Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker and many other performers and extraordinary jazz music - your idols, bar "Bohemian Caverns" (2001 11th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 (Upper Northwest)) will have to your taste. Jazz show, which can not be seen here, will not leave anyone indifferent.
Club room is a cave creating an amazing acoustic effect. The magnificent atmosphere, charismatic performers and an excellent kitchen, which is still needed to make a wonderful evening of a hard day. The entrance to the show costs $ 18, but get the task of the task is not simple.
For those who love alternative music or simply a variety of musical directions from punk rock to experimental, it is recommended to look into one of the most popular Washington clubs - "BLEACK CAT" (1811 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009.). Various subculture representatives feel here at home. On the territory of the clubs there is a bar with drinks and light snacks, as well as with billiard tables. Every weekend there are concerts and many stars of alternative music periodically look at the "Black Cat".
The Russian group "Mumiy Troll" also did not bypass this institution, giving a concert who had an all-in-law.
Music for every taste offers a nightclub "DC9" (1940 9th Street NW). The 3-storey building represents 3 different worlds: the base is given to a romantic environment with muted light and calm melodic music; The first floor occupies a bar with a complete attribution consisting of cocktails and strong alcoholic beverages; The second floor is entirely given to a huge dance floor, where you can forget about time under stunning music.
Almost every week there are various invited stars here.
JP's Night Club (2412 Wisconsin Ave NW) - the place for those who love "Study". This is a gentleman-club, which is one of the oldest in the city. Striptease, dances of erotic content, Cuban cigars, rum and brandy - the standard set offered here. Despite this, the place is difficult to call the strip bar, it is really a club full of restraint, with a magnificent decor and a pleasant absolutely non-causing atmosphere.
Dancers - real professionals solely own their body. Having been here, you will understand that striptease is an art that many have very vague ideas.
Washington is an unusual capital of a big country. There are practically no fussy and city here, with their tranquility, does not make an expected impression. First of all, visitors come here to prefer to spend time at sightseeing, which is a huge number here. But if you have had the strength after a busy day, do not be lazy and give your head, switched to the entertainment program, because the merry and relaxing pastime requires the body no less than new knowledge and useful information.
