Working at Capital Hospice
Relocating to the Area?
From the gleaming Capitol rotunda to the Washington Monument towering over
the Mall; from the White House to the Library of Congress; from the Smithsonian museums
and art galleries to the quaint neighborhoods nestled throughout the District
of Columbia, Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland, the national capital region offers something for
everyone.
Here are some other highlights of this culturally-rich metropolitan area:
- Multitude of attractions including the Kennedy Center, Arena Stage,
National Symphony, Washington Opera, the Phillips Collection, and the
Smithsonian Museums.
- Many miles of recreational multi-use trails for walkers, runners, and
bikers.
- Sports fans can choose from professional football, baseball, basketball
(men’s and women’s), hockey, and soccer.
- Strong international flavor, with embassies from across the globe and
wonderful cultural heritage festivals
- Beautiful parks, including Rock Creek Park: a 2,000-acre park located
within the Washington DC city limits
- World-class metro rail system
- Three major airports
- Chesapeake Bay and Eastern Shore
- Major Civil War battlefields in Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania
This area boasts some of the nation's top school districts, and if you would like to further your own education, the Washington metropolitan
area is home to several major universities and colleges.
