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Washington, D.C.

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Washington, DC, the U.S. capital, is a compact city on the Potomac River, bordering the states of Maryland and Virginia. It’s defined by imposing neoclassical monuments and buildings – including the iconic ones that house the federal government’s 3 branches: the Capitol, White House and Supreme Court. It's also home to iconic museums and performing-arts venues such as the Kennedy Center.

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HOUSING

Housing Tips:​

  • Check Local Facebook groups​​​​​​​

  • ValleyVista Apartments, Airbnb

  • Rent can vary. Expect around $1000, short term leases available

  • As you get further north towards Adams Morgan, it gets a little steeper

  • Please avoid using Craigslist as it is not very reliable​​   

Recommended Neighborhoods:​

  • NoMa

  • Arlington

  • Petworth

  • Alexandria

  • Foggy Bottom

  • Georgetown

  • Dupont Circle

  • Bethesda

  • Capitol Hill

  • Tenleytown

  • Pentagon City

  • College Park

  • Adams Morgan

  • Columbia Heights

PLACES TO FIND HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS

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Housing

TRANSPORTATION

Modes of Transportation

  • Public transportation

    • Metro trains and buses​

  • Walk

    • Very walkable, can be hilly in some places

  • Biking

    • Very bike friendly, bike-shares and bike lanes around

  • Driving

    • Car not needed 

Transportation Specific to Washington​​​​

  • Metro Card - website​ 

    • Monthly Pass: $72-216, expect ~$170

    • Per ride: under $4.50

  • MARC train to Baltimore is $8 each way

  • Can fly in and out of BWI, its between DC and Baltimore

Transportation

ENTERTAINMENT

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Meridian Hills Park

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Baked and Wired Bakery

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Kayak on the Potomac River

Entertainment

MAP OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

In this map you will find specific information about housing, entertainment, transportation, and ​landmarks around the city. This map has a lot more information once expanded so be sure to check it out in depth

 CONTACT & ALUMNI NETWORK

Contact

People to contact, who have lived in this city before​​

Alumni Network 

​You may have left Cincinnati, but there are UC alumni living near you! Click the button below to view the alumni network in your area.

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