Let’s get this out of the way: there is no bad time to see the monuments and memorials on the National Mall. But what about DC evening tours? There is a lot of advice floating around that they are the best. Is it true? The unsatisfying answer is: it depends. For a lot of visitors,…Read More
June is the start of summer tour season. June, July and August are the three busiest months in DC because kids are off school and families are taking their summer vacations. Tips for Visiting Washington DC in JuneWatch this video on YouTube When you visit in June make sure to expect that the crowds are…Read More
A lot has happened already in 2019. If you’re coming to DC this year, these are some important 2019 DC Updates that you need to know about. IMPORTANT 2019 Washington DC UpdatesWatch this video on YouTube Trip Hacks DC Tours When we launched Trip Hacks DC we offered exclusively private tours. This meant that tours…Read More
There are a lot of great places to day trip from DC. We have a blog post with five great nearby destinations. However, these are four places where you might be tempted to day trip but where you should resist that temptation. These are great places to visit! For that reason, a day trip does…Read More
There is so much to see and do in DC. But what if you want to get out of the city and take a day trip? This could be a great option if you are staying more than just a few days. The best DC day trip one that’s close enough to travel there and…Read More
Interested in visiting DC in May? May is in between busy spring break season and busy summer break season. It is also post cherry blossoms. There aren’t a lot of families in DC in May there are a ton of teenagers coming on their eighth grade field trips. May has springlike weather but if you’re…Read More
Reagan National Airport is one of the most convenient airports in the entire country. It is so close to the city that you can actually see famous Washington, DC landmarks like the Washington Monument and the Capitol dome from your seat on the plane. The airport’s location makes it easy and cheap to get into…Read More
Every visitor wants to know: what to expect of the weather in Washington, DC. We have four seasons but only a few perfect days sprinkled about throughout the year. In the summer it is hot and humid. In the winter, it is cold and sometimes it even snows. Fall and spring tend to have the most…Read More
Taking a bike ride is a great way to see the sites in Washington, DC. The city is well suited for biking because most of the major things to see are located downtown near the National Mall. In this episode of the Trip Hacks DC Podcast, Rob is joined by Brian McEntee to discuss Washington…Read More
Uber and Lyft are a fine way of getting around DC. However, they are not always the best way of getting from place to place. We’ve noticed a recent trend of people becoming overly reliant on these apps. Historically Uber and Lyft offered dirt cheap rides. Now that they are both publicly traded companies that…Read More
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