- The most popular museum in D.C. – and on the planet – is the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
- D.C. has one of the highest percentage of lawyers – one per every 19 residents
- More wine is consumed per capita in D.C. than in any state
- D.C. averages more rainy days per year than Seattle
- The National Mall in D.C. is nearly twice the size of the Vatican
- Often thought to be the tallest building in D.C., the Capitol is really only the 4th tallest
- One of the gargoyles on the National Cathedral is a likeness of Darth Vader, suggested by the winner of a 1980’s contest
