“The openness is
incredible. It’s a
big city without the
oppressiveness of
feeling closed in.
Washington just
has a great, parklike
feeling. ... I think
the monuments
and government
buildings are
beautiful. Some
people complain
about certain pieces
of architecture, but
the majesty of the
city is lyrical to me.”
CHARLIE GIBSON,
broadcast journalist
TON Y KORNHEISER, sportscaster: “Everybody told me Washington was a sleepy, Southern
town. I have never understood that
characterization to this day. There
is a high level of sophistication
here, obviously. ... In New York, if
it’s sunny you can only see the light
from one side of the street. Here,
you can see the sky.”
MAUREEN ORTH, author: “There are
so many beautiful neighborhoods in
D.C. I love to get out and walk along
the Potomac, especially in spring
when everything’s blooming. The
towpath is very accessible and goes
on for miles.”
GIBSON/DONNA SVENNEVIK/ABC VIA GE T T Y IMAGES; OR TH/JEFF HU TCHINSON;
KORNHEISER/CHRIS HAR TLOVE
