The capital of the United States is Washington DC which consists of three government branches and numerous public museums. The National Mall is a must-see for any tourist because it has the world-famous Smithsonian which is a large collection of the best museums, monuments and memorials in the country including the large statue of Lincoln in the middle of the Mall. The city’s upscale area is at the West where one can find the huge National Cathedral, National Zoo and an array of luxury boutiques. Save up on Washington hotels by choosing from otel.com’s list of cheap hotels in Washington.