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The 100 Best Things to Do in Washington, DC

Planning a trip to the nation's capital? Here's how to fill your itinerary.

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The 6 Best Moonlit Monument Tours in DC

Sightseeing at night is our favorite—and there are a lot of great ways to do it.

Tours, monuments | Sep 11, 2023

How to Spend a Day in Washington, DC

So you’ve got just 24 hours to spend in DC and you want to make the most of it? No problem—we’ve got the skinny on what to do and where to eat for a day chock-full of fun.

City Guides | Jun 1, 2008

How to Spend Three Days in Washington, DC

City Guide | Jul 18, 2012

Where to Eat

African-American History Museum Restaurants

DC Travel Guide | Food

Great Restaurants Around the African-American History Museum

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11 Great Restaurants Around Penn Quarter

Food, Washingtonian Recommends, Penn Quarter, Jaleo | Apr 21, 2016

Our 17 Favorite Chesapeake Bay Crab Houses

Including five great DC-area places to crack crabs.

The Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse, The Point, Crab Guide, Captain White Seafood City | Jul 23, 2018

Your Comprehensive 2021 Holiday-Season Calendar of Things to Do in DC

Museums, Parties, Christmas | Nov 24, 2021

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Our Favorite Places for Breakfast and Brunch Around Georgetown

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Where to Eat and Drink Around DC’s Capital One Arena

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Where to Find Delicious Breakfast Tacos and Burritos Around DC

Food

Where to Find All-Day Breakfasts and Brunches Around DC

Food

Your Sandwich Guide to French Dip Deliciousness Around DC

Food

Our Food Editor’s Top Picks for DC Summer Restaurant Week

Iron Gate's outdoor patio is hard to beat. Photograph by Scott Suchman.

Food

12 Pretty Restaurant Patios for Outdoor Brunch in DC

Food

The Best Restaurants for Brunch in Bethesda

Best Date Bars in DC

Food

Grab Outdoor Happy Hour at These Great DC Bars and Beer Gardens

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The Best DC-Area Restaurants for Brunch with a Big Group

Where to Shop

DC Travel Guide | Food | Shopping | Things to Do

Your Comprehensive 2021 Holiday-Season Calendar of Things to Do in DC

From holiday markets and pop-up bars to caroling and a Hanukkah film festival, 100-plus ways to have the best season ever. Updated Regularly!

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The Jewelry Designer Behind Union Market’s ‘Brief Assembly’ is Opening Her Own Store

Shelter opens this Friday in the Union Market District.

DC Designers, Retail News, Store Openings, Union Market District | Sep 13, 2018

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A New Makeup Bar Concept is Bringing ‘Drybar-Style’ Convenience and More Inclusive Beauty Services to DC

Own Your Wonder hopes to promote race, gender, and age inclusivity in Georgetown

Georgetown, Own Your Wonder, Makeup Artist | Sep 6, 2018

A Second-Generation Greek Family Is Bringing Athens Craftsmanship to DC

Georgetown, DC Designers, Retail News | Aug 29, 2018

Shopping Guides

Shopping

Luxury Bedding Sets That Will Make Your Bedroom Feel Like a Five-Star Hotel

Shopping

The Best Things We Bought This Month

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The Best Things We Bought This Month

Shopping | Things to Do

Where to Spend Small Business Saturday Around DC

Shopping

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

Shopping

The Best Things We Bought This Month

Shopping

Two Ridiculously Easy New Ways to Consign Designer Clothes in DC

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2017

Shopping

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!)

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Shopping

9 Pairs of Statement Slides You Can Wear All Summer Long

Transportation

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DC Travel Guide | Transportation | Travel

The Best Ways to Tour Washington, DC

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Your Public Transportation Guide to DC

Everything you need to know about getting around DC.

Transportation, Metro, Washingtonian Recommends, Biking | Mar 15, 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 | Hotels | Travel

6 Panda-Themed Packages at DC Hotels

Pandas are back at the National Zoo, and Washington hotels are joining in the pandamonium.

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Over-the-Top Inauguration Packages Are Back With Helicopter Rides and Shopping Sprees

Price tags are as high—so far—as $350,000.

inauguration packages | 10 months ago

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

DC Party Photos, Dan About Town, Marriott Georgetown | Mar 31, 2017

The 9 Best Washington, DC Hotels With Pools

Pools | Mar 14, 2023

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