Can you take pictures inside the Smithsonian?
Photography. The Smithsonian permits still and video photography for noncommercial use only in its museums and exhibitions, unless otherwise posted. For the safety of our visitors and collections, the Smithsonian prohibits the use of tripods, monopods, selfie sticks or similar devices in our museums and gardens.
Are there Archives under the Smithsonian?
The Smithsonian Institution Archives (SIA) is the archives of the Smithsonian Institution. SIA is located in Washington, D.C., United States, and maintains the archives related to the history of the 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, 9 research facilities, and the people of the Smithsonian.
Where is the best location to stay in DC?
The best places to stay for sightseeing lie north of the mall, between Capitol Hill and Georgetown, in the downtown, Dupont Circle, and Foggy Bottom neighborhoods.
What is the safest place to stay in Washington DC?
Specifically: Georgetown, Foggy Bottom, Capitol Hill, Penn Quarter, DuPont Circle, Logan Circle, and other areas near the Mall (the area between the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol) are good. Heading into Virginia, Rosslyn, Clarendon, Courthouse and Alexandria are also good (and with better transit than Georgetown).
Is it worth living in Washington DC?
If you’re thinking about moving to D.C., think hard. Employment opportunities abound, but living costs are high. Still, no other city in the country can call itself the nation’s capital or, as some locals like to say, the District. D.C. also manages to blend a small-town feel with a more cosmopolitan one.
Are DC taxes high?
Subscribe today. A recent analysis of state and local property, income and sales taxes in all 50 states and D.C. found D.C. residents pay the third highest in taxes as a percentage of their income. It found D.C. residents pay 11.63 percent of their income, or an average of $9,435, in combined taxes each year.
Are DC taxes higher than VA?
Sales Tax. The general sales tax rate in Washington DC is 6.00%. Virginia’s general sales and use tax rate is 4.3% with a 1% additional local sales tax.
Do I have to file DC taxes if I live in Virginia?
Do I still need to file a DC state tax return? No. If you live in VA, work in DC and your only source of DC income is wages, then you will not need to file a DC state income tax return. You would only need to include all income from all sources (including DC wages) on your VA resident state income tax return.