Overview
The D.C. area of Maryland and Virginia consists of the counties near Washington, D.C.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Washington, D.C.)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington — 2 mi away (major hub). Directions
- IAD Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles — 23 mi away (major hub). Directions
Regions
- Maryland's Capital Region — the part on the Maryland side of the Potomac River
- Northern Virginia — the part on the Virginia side of the Potomac River
- Washington, D.C., itself
Nearby
Washington, D.C.
City / town · 218 listings · 1 mi away
Arlington National Cemetery
Park · 17 listings · 2 mi away
Arlington
City / town · 1 listings · 4 mi away
Mount Rainier
City / town · 9 listings · 6 mi away
Alexandria
City / town · 70 listings · 6 mi away
Takoma Park
City / town · 43 listings · 7 mi away
Suitland
City / town · 2 listings · 7 mi away
Hyattsville
City / town · 22 listings · 7 mi away
My experience
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