Official Tourism Site of Washington DC | Washington DC
WEBMonuments and memorials, eclectic neighborhoods, true local flavor – Washington, DC is a place unlike any other. It’s your home away from home with free museums, award-winning restaurants and more. Plan your trip by checking out all the things to do, places to eat and ways to stay. We’ll see you soon.
Washington, DC Events | Washington DC | DC Events Calendar
WEBExplore the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to festivals, holiday celebrations, new museum exhibits, concerts and more.
Hotels in Washington, DC | Places to Stay | Washington DC
WEBFind the best Washington, DC hotels for every budget, season and occasion – from family-friendly and budget-friendly hotels to boutique hotels and more.
Discover the Best Things to Do in Washington, DC | Washington DC
WEBVisit free museums, explore history on a tour, find the best attractions, browse local shops and so much more. You can find all of the best things to see and do right here in DC.
Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC
WEBThe Smithsonian Institution consists of world-class museums, galleries and a zoo in DC. Learn about everything from the origins of man to the future of flight.
The History of Washington, DC
WEBFounded on July 16, 1790, Washington, DC is unique among American cities because it was established by the Constitution of the United States to serve as the nation’s capital. You can read the actual line at the National Archives. From its beginning, it has been embroiled in political maneuvering, sectional conflicts and issues of race, national identity, compromise and, of course, power.
Plan Your Trip to Washington, DC
WEBWashington, DC Visitor FAQs. We've compiled a list of the most commonly asked questions to help you plan your visit to Washington, DC.
Visiting the National Museum of Natural History | Washington DC
WEBThe Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History opened in 1910 to invoke discovery and education of the natural world. Its green dome and immense size (comparable to 18 football fields) are signatures, as well as the 140 million-plus natural science specimens and cultural artifacts that the museum contains.
Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC
WEBTheatre Week – Through Oct. 13 Celebrate the theatre season in the Washington, DC region with a weeks-long promotion from TheatreWashington which includes $20, $40 and $60 tickets to highly anticipated productions at venues all over the DMV area. There are musicals, dramas, comedies, theatre for young audiences and much more.
Visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC
WEBThe Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is situated on a four-acre site along the National Mall's Tidal Basin, adjacent to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and shares a direct line of sight between the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials. Its official address is 1964 Independence Avenue SW, in honor of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a landmark legislation in which King played an important role.