The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture opened in September of 2016. It is an amazing museum that is worth a visit on on any trip to Washington, DC. That said, it’s still very new and very popular, so unlike other museums on the National Mall, you need a free ticket if…Read More
Capital Bikeshare in Washington, DC is a great way to get around the city. However, if you’ve never used the system before there is a bit of a learning curve. Don’t worry! You will be riding like a pro in no time. How to Use Capital Bikeshare in Washington DCWatch this video on YouTube How…Read More
You are planning to visit Washington, DC. Awesome! How many days do you need to see everything in DC? Well, the truth is, it’s impossible to see everything. But don’t worry, you can still do a ton of fun stuff, whether you’re here for a week or a weekend. How Many Days Do You Need…Read More
Washington, DC welcomes over 20 million visitors each year. If you’re never been to the nation’s capital, these are seven things that tourists say surprise them about visiting Washington, DC. Things that Surprise Visitors to Washington DCWatch this video on YouTube 1. Everything is free! OK, not everything in Washington, DC is free. However, a…Read More
When you visit Washington, DC you will probably get around the city differently than you do back home. Many visitors are accustomed to hopping in the car and driving to where they need to go. For visitors, don’t get that rental car at the airport! These are six Washington DC transportation options to get you…Read More
Washington, DC is a great family friendly travel destination! These are our five to tips and things to do in DC when you visit Washington, DC with kids. 5 Tips for Visiting Washington DC with KidsWatch this video on YouTube 1. National Zoo The National Zoo is a fantastic place to bring a family. In…Read More
The Washington DC Metro may seem complicated to Washington, DC visitors. However, it is actually quite simple once you get the hang of it. DC Metro Fares Explained & WMATA Q&AWatch this video on YouTube How do Washington DC metro fares work? The Washington DC Metro seems like a really confusing fare system. What you…Read More
The National Mall is a must-see for most Washington, DC visitors. These are six of our favorite National Mall tips and travel hacks. National Mall TIPS & HACKSWatch this video on YouTube 1. Use the Circulator bus to cool down and recharge Circulator bus is a great method of transportation. It will take you around…Read More
Summer is the most popular season for visitors to come and explore Washington, DC. It’s also when you can find the most things happening around town. These are five of our favorite summer in DC things to do. 5 BEST Summer Things to do in Washington DCWatch this video on YouTube 1. Outdoor concerts One…Read More
Are hop on hop off buses worth it? Are regular city buses better? We are going to compare hop on hop off buses to the public buses here in Washington, DC. The three factors that we are going to compare them on are: price, frequency of service, and the information that you get on the…Read More
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