Cherry blossom phases

Things to Do

SplashDown water park. Photograph of SplashDown courtesy of SplashDown Water Park.

DC Travel Guide | Things to Do

11 Fun Parks for Kids

Water parks, mini golf, playgrounds, and more.

The Magic Behind What You’ll See at the Smithsonian’s New Fossil Hall

Smithsonian, Kids, DC Museums, National Museum of Natural History | Jun 5, 2019

The 5 Best Winter Hikes and Walks Around Washington DC

We've got recommendations for every type of hike, from wildlife spotting to scenic views.

Travel, hiking, Hikes, Winter Fun | Feb 11, 2019

Bethesda Row. Bethesda Row Photograph courtesy of Bethesda Urban Partnership/Visit Montgomery.

Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Bethesda Right Now

Bethesda, Neighborhood Guide, Montgomery County | Jun 29, 2018

Where to Eat

Michelin Star DC

DC Travel Guide | Food

Here Are the 2019 Michelin Star Restaurants for DC

For the first time ever, Washington has a Michelin three-star ranking.

9 Perfect Brunch Spots for a Rainy Weekend Around DC

Plus activities to make a day of it.

Brunch | Sep 14, 2018

Best Restaurants Downtown DC

11 Great Restaurants in Downtown DC

Restaurants, Washingtonian Recommends, Dining Guides, Centrolina | Mar 21, 2016

Best Restaurants Capitol Hill

10 Great Restaurants in Capitol Hill

Restaurants, Washingtonian Recommends, Capitol Hill | Mar 24, 2016

Where to Shop

Shopping Guides

The Best Things We Bought This Month

The Best Things We Bought This Month

Shopping | Things to Do

Where to Spend Small Business Saturday Around DC

A 3K Bike? $60 Crayons? Check out the Luxe, Outrageous, and Over-the-Top Gifts on Our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

The Best Things We Bought This Month

Two Ridiculously Easy New Ways to Consign Designer Clothes in DC

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2017

17 Chic Gifts You Can Still Get In Time For Mother’s Day

DC Travel Guide | Shopping

Old Town Is One of the Area’s Most Interesting Fashion Hubs. (No, Really!)

Summer slides

9 Pairs of Statement Slides You Can Wear All Summer Long

Amanda Hagerman Jewelry Ancient-Inspired DC Designer

We Love the Line of Ancient-Inspired Jewelry From This New Maryland Designer

Transportation

dc public transportation

DC Travel Guide | Transportation

Your Public Transportation Guide to DC

Everything you need to know about getting around DC.

tours in dc

The Best Ways to Tour Washington, DC

Washingtonian Recommends, NPR, Tours, Ford's Theatre | Mar 18, 2016

Driving in DC: A Crash Course on the Grid System

Navigating DC can be as easy as 1, 2, 3—and A, B, C. Just take the time to learn our grid system.

Transportation, Advice, Driving | Feb 22, 2008

Getting Here: Navigating DC-Area Airports

DC Airports, Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore–Washington International Airport | Feb 18, 2008

Where to Stay

DC Travel Guide | Home & Style | Hotels

What to Expect at the Line DC

The much anticipated hotel is slated to open soon in an old church in Adams Morgan.

Photograph of the Watergate Hotel spa by Ron Blunt.

We Tried 2 of the Most Luxurious New Spas Around DC. Here’s What We Learned.

Spa Reviews, MGM National Harbor, The Watergate Hotel | Jul 7, 2017

Peek Inside Kevin Plank’s New Baltimore-Themed Hotel

Baltimore, Sagamore Pendry | Apr 6, 2017

Marriott Georgetown Toasts Hotel’s Redesign With (Boozy) Bourbon Battle

Dan About Town, Marriott Georgetown | Mar 31, 2017

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