Cherry blossom season at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

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The USA's capital teems with iconic monuments, vast museums and the corridors of power. But look closer and you'll have a sharp view of one of America's most diverse art and culture scenes.

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Seeing the White House and Capitol will thrill, but it's the cobblestoned neighborhoods and bohemian quarters that really make you fall for Washington, DC.
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Day Trips
From wineries to oysters to hikes in the mountains, the region around Washington, DC, has a day trip to suit every taste.
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Transportation
Navigating Washington, DC, isn’t tricky, but it does take some planning to make for a smooth trip. Here's our guide to getting around the US capital.
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Free Things to Do
Have a low-cost visit to Washington, DC, with these fantastic experiences that are completely free.
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Art

Glenstone is an unmissable, immersive cultural destination. Here’s why you need to visit this spring

Mar 22, 2023 • 5 Min read

One of the Washington, DC area’s greatest secrets, Glenstone is mounting a retrospective of the work of master of abstraction Ellsworth Kelly.

Museums
A reason to travel to Washington, DC: the reopening of the National Air and Space Museum
Oct 12, 2022 • 3 Min read
After completely shutting its doors last March, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum (NASM) is once again welcoming visitors this week.
Destination Practicalities
How to get around Washington, DC, like a pro
Aug 10, 2022 • 3 Min read
Navigating Washington, DC, isn’t tricky, but it does take some planning to make for a smooth trip. Here's our guide to getting around the US capital.
Activities
Capital picks: 12 best things to do in Washington, DC
Aug 10, 2022 • 5 Min read
The capital of the US has plenty to do for all types of visitors, from nature lovers to city slickers. Here are the top things to do in Washington, DC.
Budget Travel
21 free things to do in Washington, DC: experience the best of the US capital for nothing
May 12, 2022 • 7 Min read
Have a low-cost visit to Washington, DC, with these fantastic experiences that are completely free.
Art and Culture
The groundbreaking "Afro-Atlantic Histories" is now open at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC
May 3, 2022 • 4 Min read
An acclaimed exhibit tracing the history of the transatlantic slave trade and its effects on the African diaspora has opened in Washington, DC.
Festivals & Events
Want to travel the world for free? This event in Washington, DC, will let you do it in an afternoon
Apr 29, 2022 • 4 Min read
After a two-year hiatus of in-person events due to the global pandemic, the popular open houses at embassies around Washington, DC, return. Here's how to go
Road Trips
Beauty beyond the Beltway: favorite day trips from Washington, DC
Apr 26, 2022 • 7 Min read
From wineries to oysters to hikes in the mountains, the region around Washington, DC, has a day trip to suit every taste.
Art
For the 110th anniversary of DC's National Cherry Blossom Festival, in-person celebrations return
Mar 17, 2022 • 3 Min read
Here's everything you need to know to enjoy the National Cherry Blossom Festival on its 110th anniversary.
Art
Celebrate women's history in Washington, DC at these historic sites
Nov 4, 2021 • 6 Min read
Women's history is celebrated in DC with sites that honor female educators, artists and activists. Here's where to go.