People fall in love with living in Washington, DC for different reasons. Some people love being in the pulse of politics. Others love its close proximity to destinations. Some come for the history and others love the nightlife. There really is so much to love about DC and I can agree on that statement! If you are still searching for even more to love about the district, here are some of the best things about DC.

1. Cherry blossoms

If there is one thing to look forward to when growing up in Washington, DC, it's the cherry blossoms. Washington, DC practically freaks out for them. It’s like a reward after the cold winters and a little treat before the humidity. Anyone in Washington, DC can agree, there is nothing quite as pretty as when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.

2. Free stuff

From museums to festivals, we really do love our free things here in DC. Luckily, there are plenty of free places to go and things to do here while living in Washington, DC.

3. Our distinct neighborhoods

Much like its residents, the neighborhoods of DC each have their personality and unique style. And while we all have our own special connection to our neighborhoods, we appreciate the variety they all bring to the city.

4. Working out

Whether it’s running on the mall, biking with Capital bike share or hiking in Rock Creek, DC is an exercise-happy town.

5. Billy Goat Trail

If you even mention hiking around anyone from DC, they will always say, "Have you done the Billy Goat?" With fun rock scrambles and stunning views, it’s one of the most popular hiking spots in the area!

6. Ethiopian Food

Washington, DC has one of the largest Ethiopian populations in the country and we are spoiled with the amount of incredible Ethiopian food here. Truly, we cannot get enough it! Life is Washington, DC is all about food!

7. Pandas

Maybe it’s the Pandacam. Maybe it’s because we happen to get the cutest pandas, but DC loves the cute and friendly bears that are at the National Zoo. Anyone growing up in Washington, DC would concur!

8. The Latest Trendy Restaurant

It might be Founding Farmer’s or Rose’s Luxury, but DC-ers love a good hot and trendy restaurant. We don’t mind waiting in line for the chance to say we’ve had the latest culinary delight.

9. Live Music

Our love of live music might stem from the go-go roots, but whether you are seeing a show at 9:30 Club or Echostage, one of the best parts about living in Washington, DC is the energy and the music.

10. Rooftop bars

Give us a happy hour-priced drink and a good view of the city on a spring day and we won’t even mind the crowds. And there will be crowds. There’s always crowds.

11. Uber

In a city where there is almost no parking, traffic is consistently awful and so is the public transportation. Uber was a welcome relief for DC. Now you can sit in traffic without watching the taxi fare increase.

12. Cupcakes

Georgetown Cupcakes may have put us on the map, but there are plenty of delicious cupcake bakeries in DC to please even the sweetest of sweet tooths. And it's one of the best things about DC.

13. Capitals

We might not always agree on football or baseball, but you know from growing up in DC that you are rocking the red.

14. The passionate people

Here in DC, we care. Maybe we don’t always care about the same things or the same causes and we may debate some points, but at the end of the day, we’re a district of people who passionately live in and love this city. This is what life in Washington, DC is all about.

What are your favorite things about life in Washington, DC? Tell us in the comments!

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