April is one of the busiest months of the entire year for tourism. Early April is usually when we get the perfect storm of cherry blossoms in bloom and school spring break. The weekend of peak cherry blossom bloom is always the busiest and most crowded weekend of the entire year on the National Mall…Read More
If you visit in March or April you want to make sure to see the cherry blossom in DC if they are in bloom! The cool thing is that there are many different varieties of blossoms. Some of them bloom early and some a bit later. So, even if you don’t see make it to DC…Read More
A bike ride around East Potomac Park is one of the best ways to experience the DC cherry blossoms. Most Washington, DC visitors see the blossoms on the Tidal Basin and near the Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, and MLK Memorial. But that’s not the only place to see them! Washington DC Cherry Blossom Bike RideWatch this…Read More
March is when tourism in DC really kicks in to high gear. The first part of the month is relatively quiet. However, the second half of the month is extremely busy. Learn a little bit about what Washington, DC in March is like so you can set the right expectations for your trip. Tips for…Read More
Participating in one of the multi-day school trips in DC is a right-of passage for many 8th graders across the U.S. If you are not visiting with one of these groups but coming to DC between mid-March and mid-June, these are a few things you need to know. Washington DC Field Trip Season, ExplainedWatch this…Read More
February is the slowest month of the year in DC. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad month to visit! Capitalize on the small crowds at the museums and other big sites by visiting Washington, DC in February. Tips for Visiting Washington DC in FebruaryWatch this video on YouTube DC in February Weather February is the…Read More
If you’re visiting Washington, DC and planning on using our Metro, the Metro map is going to be your best friend. We highly recommend going and downloading a jpeg of the map to your phone. That way you will have access to it even if you have a low signal or are offline. How to…Read More
January is one of the slowest months of the year for DC tourism. This doesn’t mean it’s a bad month to come. In fact, you can totally use this to your advantage. Capitalize on the small crowds at the museums and other big sites by visiting Washington, DC in January. Tips for Visiting Washington DC…Read More
Washington DC has a bit of a reputation as an early to rise, early to bed kind of city. It is not uncommon to see locals starting their day before sunrise, especially during the work week; but many visitors don’t start their days usually until a little later because sleeping in is one of the…Read More
The holiday season is a wonderful time to visit Washington, DC! Once you’ve gotten to all of our must-see Christmas sites, check out these less touristy Christmas things in DC. Less Touristy Christmas Ideas in Washington DCWatch this video on YouTube 1. Georgetown Glow Georgetown Glow is a massive public light exhibition. It highlights artists…Read More
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