Shopping Information: While Washington D.C. cannot be called a shopper's paradise, there are still plenty of good shopping areas in the city. Some of the hot shopping centers of the city are Mazza Gallery, Montgomery Mall, and the Shops at Georgetown Park. The Montgomery Mall has more than 200 stores in its premises, including four department stores - Hecht's, Sears, JC Penney, and Nordstrom. These include stores ranging from those that sell household goods to international branded goods. There are many fine restaurants serving delicious world cuisines and also fast food. The entertainment facilities on the premises include a movie theater and an arcade.

Important Travel Related Information: Driving in a car is very confusing in Washington D.C. Even long time residents of the city carry maps in their pockets to help navigate randomly arranged one-way streets. Washington D.C. has one of the cheapest cab fares in the country. This is due to a zone scheme rather than the use of meters. The city is divided into five main zones and eight subzones. Most fares begin at $4. The taxis charge an extra $1.50 charge for each additional passenger. The taxis in Maryland and Virginia have meters, but they are not allowed to take passengers between points in D.C.