The museums are nice though.

Overrated? Everyone loves to hate DC! I'd rate DC as one of the most underrated American cities because of the widespread hatred it receives.

Agree, but downsides: - buildings near the mall too big and too far apart midsummer or midwinter - restaurants that treat you as less important than everyone else unless you act like you're more important than everyone else (I spent 3.5 months there within Aug 2008-Mar 2010.)