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It's the home of all three main branches of the Federal Government as well as the American judicial system.

But now Washington DC will be famous for something else - Wayne and Coleen Rooney.

They've spent their lives in the north west of England, but now a move to the US capital is done and dusted with the former Manchester United forward is set to leave boyhood club Everton just one season after returning.

Three different clubs are going to have to help fund Rooney's mega move to Major League Soccer, as Manchester United are still subsidising the striker's Everton wages to the tune of £10million a year.

Rooney's agent, Paul Stretford, held talks with a number of MLS clubs 12 months ago before the striker's switch to Goodison.

And DC United maintained their interest, with Rooney the kind of star name that part owner Erick Thohir - who also owns a significant stake in Inter Milan - is looking for ahead of the opening of their new stadium on July 14.

But moving across the Atlantic is a big thing for the down-to-earth Croxteth pair.

We don't really think Wayne and Coleen are ones for the Smithsonian, so what can they do in the city that has everything... (except a Netto).

Where to get your barnet done?

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Does Coleen want a 'sleek, sophisticated and quietly strong' look? Well, doesn't everyone?

If she wants to be a power play in the capital she needs to get over to Neven Radovic on 23rd St.

Cuts cost $150 and for White House parties - which we're sure they'll be invited to - then Neven turns up the glam, giving 'dazzling updos' to socialites and the likes of actress Clare Danes.

Wayne on the other hand can head over to John Kiely MD, a chartered hair loss centre at 6243 Executive Blvd.

After that Figaro Mobile Barber will come to him - within 50 minutes - at around $65 a pop.

And Tony works the Dupont circle from 6am to 9pm, so he's pretty flexible Wayne.

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Where they going to get their clobber?

Well, at Violet boutique is a 'compact, chic retailer' offering women's clothing and accessories plus a personal styling services.

On 8th street, Coleen will find they are "uncompromising in the belief that womanhood is not a competition, but a community."

Floral Wrap dresses ($96) are on trend in DC at the moment, but for brunch she can change-up to a 'We are all feminists' white tee for $28. Because after the slogan says it is for the 'woman who values self above selfies...'

For Wayne, there are 11 GAP shops in the DC area, including at outlet centre at Oxon Hill-Glassmanor.

Is it Baltic out there?

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Luckily Washington DC is the most northern part of the humid subtropical climate zone and has a temperate maritime climate.

In English? Well, winters are chilly - while the summers are hot and humid.

You can get up to 39cm of snow, but luckily the Rooneys won't be there in the winter months as it's out of season.

Wayne will need the factor 30 though. In summer the average temperature is 26.6C and the average humidity is about 66% which can cause 'moderate personal discomfort'.

Especially if you're chasing down a long ball from John Harkes' son Ian.

Beware though... hurricanes occasionally track through the area in late summer and early autumn, but are often weak by the time they reach DC.

And flooding from the Potomac River - caused by high tides and storm surges - can cause damage to properties.

Can the roads be chocka?

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Washington DC is ranked the 18th most congested place on earth. And that includes Liverpool on Grand National day.

Only LA, New York, San Francisco, Atlanta and Miami are more bumper-to-bumper in America.

Not surprisingly, the most congested traffic is during the morning and afternoon/evening commutes, when drivers are sitting in traffic 23 per cent of the time on the roads in and out of DC.

Basically drivers are stuck in congestion 11 per cent of all time spent behind the wheel, so get used to some Stereophonics in your SUV, Wayne.

Where can we get some decent scran?

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Head over to Capital Grille. It's so posh it has a 'e' on the end of grill.

The restaurant's catch-line is 'remind her why you're her favorite'. We will insert NO jokes there.

At the Burlington eaterie you can enjoy a 'flawless occasion' with a virtual concierge while loosening your tie and letting your hair down at cocktail hour.

Wayne and Coleen can enjoy New England clam chowder or Maine Lobster roll as well as roasted swordfish and sliced filet mignon.

Alternatively, Fat Pete's BBQ shack is on Connecticut Avenue...

Do we need the offie, or are there some top places for a bevvie?

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There are plenty of bars in Washington DC should you like that sort of thing. In fact more wine is consumed in Washington DC than any state in the United States.

Local 16 for example is "the perfect place to host events of any size from birthday parties, fundraisers, meet n' greets, celebrations and professional functions".

Based at 1602 U Street, signature cocktails include Ginger Pear (no jokes there), The Great Traveller and an Anti Tox, which Wayne does need sometimes.

Alternatively, you can get a Miller Lite for $5 during happy hour.

But beware, one local law means it's illegal to 'dance, sing or whistle near any public convenience station.'

Are the town houses going to leave them borassic?

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Fancy an eight-bedroom, 11-and-a-half bathroom town house?

(NOTE: We don't know a) why they need so many bathrooms and b) why one is a half.)

Got a spare $19.95million? Then 3030 Chain Bridge Road is the one for Roo, we mean you.

It hit the market in October 2016 becoming the most expensive listing in the city - and it offers a wine cellar, library, and media room.

This home was formerly owned by Peggy Cooper Cafritz, a saloniste, arts patron and former president of the Board of Education.

It even has a sauna and a steam room.

As Wayne and Coleen would say... sound.