Washington, D.C. Features

Washington, D.C. Features

• Washington, D.C. Today
  

  Outwardly serene and classically beautiful, the Capitol, the White House, and the Supreme Court stand at the heart of Washington, D.C. They are... read more

• Top Things to Do in Washington, D.C.
  

  Home of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the marble Capitol is an architectural marvel filled with frescoes and statues. Tours now... read more

• Washington, D.C. with Kids
  

  D.C. is filled with kid-friendly attractions. These sights are sure winners:... read more

• What the Locals Do in Washington, D.C.
  

  If you want to "go native" and get a sense for D.C. as the locals know it, try these experiences.... read more

• Free Things to Do in Washington, D.C.
  

  For the thrifty at heart, D.C. can be a dream come true. All the Smithsonian museums and national memorials are free, as are many other museums—too... read more

• Sightsee D.C.
  

  If ever there was a "do it yourself" city, it's D.C. The Metro system is safe and easy to navigate and most of the major sights and museums are... read more

• Washington, D.C. Wine Bars and Belgian Beer Houses
  

  When Washingtonians want to unwind, a drink-centered menu sometimes takes precedence. After all, the work of Washington can be a serious and... read more

• Inside the Sausage Factory: How Laws Are Made
  

  Amid the grand marble halls of the Capitol building, members of Congress and their aides are busy crafting the country's policies. It's not a... read more

• A Black History Walk of Washington, D.C.
  

  A walk along U Street and the eastern rim of Adams Morgan gives a taste of D.C. that most tourists never get. This tour through "Black Broadway"... read more

• Top Arts Experiences in Washington, D.C.
  

  Kennedy Center: The gem of the D.C. arts scene, this is the one performance venue you might take with you if you were stranded on a desert isle... read more

• The Mayflower Hotel: Did You Know?
  

  President Franklin D. Roosevelt wrote, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" in Room 776.... read more

• The Fairfax at Embassy Row: Did You Know?
  

  The Fairfax at Embassy Row has a long connection to D.C. Here are a few fun facts about the historic property:... read more

• A History of Georgetown
  

  The area that would come to be known as George (after George II), then George Towne, and finally Georgetown was part of Maryland when it was... read more

• Late Night Dining in Washington, D.C.
  

  Top off a night of barhopping with a stop at one of these delicious late-night haunts.... read more

• Washington, D.C. Museum Shopping Spotlight
  

  Would someone in your life love a replica of the Hope diamond? It's waiting for you at the gift shop in the National Museum of Natural History... read more