Washington DC has four seasons and over the course of a winter we almost always see some snow. In a typical winter the median snowfall is about 12 inches and average is about 18 inches. If you are trying to see snow (or avoid it) you will want to pay the most attention to January…Read More
Washington, DC is a sports town! Sure, there are plenty of monuments, museums and federal government sights to keep you busy for days; but there are also five pro sports teams in DC that you can check out when you come. There are great experiences for fans of any sport. Tips for Attending a Washington…Read More
Washington, DC is a lot more than the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and other famous landmarks. Go off the beaten path and explore when you visit DC! These are four of our favorite obscure monuments in DC that you can come and check out. 4 SECRET DC Monuments Hidden in Plain SightWatch this video on…Read More
The White House is one of the most iconic buildings in America. Getting White House tickets is relatively easy. In order to visit the White House, you need to request these tickets from your member of Congress. Make sure to do this at least three weeks in advance (ideally more like three months in advance).…Read More
Writing about food and restaurants is hard. This is a highly subjective topic. But who can resist great cheap eats in DC? We wanted to identify restaurants where you can get a meal for ten dollars or less per person. And for visitors, we wanted to find restaurants that are relatively easy to get to.…Read More
Explore beyond the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and other famous landmarks when you visit Washington, DC. The city has a lot of well-known sites but there are even more lesser-known monuments and memorials. These are five weird monuments in DC to check out on your trip. 5 WEIRD Monuments in Washington DCWatch this video on…Read More
Old Town Alexandria is a fantastic place for a day trip from Washington DC. It’s located about 10 miles from downtown. It’s close enough that it doesn’t take long to get there, but far enough away that it kind of feels like going out-of-town. There are a lot of ways that you can get to…Read More
Washington, DC has its own unique words and phrases. These are seven Washington, DC sayings you might hear when you visit. Make sure to study up so you know what people are talking about! Watch this video on YouTube 1. The Mall The Mall is short for National Mall and Memorial Parks. This is the…Read More
Every year, the Library of Congress hosts the National Book Festival in Washington, DC. It is a celebration of books, authors, and libraries. The festival was started in 2001 by First Lady Laura Bush. The first festival took place on the lawn near the Library of Congress. Now, it’s indoors at the Washington Convention Center.…Read More
Washington, DC tours come in all shapes and sizes. There are no universal best Washington, DC tours but there are the best tours for you. We broke down different tour options to help you make the best and most informed choice for your visit. Washington DC Tour Options, ExplainedWatch this video on YouTube Private vs.…Read More
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