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With its impressive monuments and museums, its stately government buildings and mansions, Washington is easily recognizable as a capital city. Government is the city's economic engine and government buildings, everything from museums to mansions, bring millions of tourists each year. Washington is the second most visited city in the United States ( after New York ) and among the top travel destinations in the world. While the city underwent a period of high security following the terrorist attacks in September of 2001, Washington is, for the most part, back to business as usual and welcoming visitors to its hotels, monuments, public spaces and historic buildings. It remains a dynamic city with charming and vibrant neighborhoods where you'll find lively nightlife, fabulous shopping and wonderful restaurants.