The nearly two hundred year old British tradition of afternoon tea may not be widespread in the United States, but you can still enjoy it here in Washington D.C. Here are a few spots to try afternoon tea. Typically, afternoon tea is a set price per person with a variety of finger sandwiches, desserts, and […]
Washington D.C.’s newly redeveloped neighborhood, The Wharf has a lot to offer for a visitor and a local. If you’re looking to take a nice waterfront stroll or check out a few lesser known sites, there’s a lot to see. Maybe you want to have a bite to eat and catch a concert or a […]
Washington DC is a fun and family-friendly city to visit year-round. There are plenty of fun and free things to do all around the city, and this is your guide to enjoying the best of DC this winter. TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN DC IN WINTER This is a Top 10 list of things […]
This list of the top things to do in January in DC (updated for 2023). We list some of our favorite winter activities and some events unique to this time of year, including family and budget-friendly events TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN JANUARY This section covers our top ten list for January. For more […]
This post covers everything you need to know about the Cherry Blossom Festival for 2023. You'll also find a self-guided Cherry Blossom tour, including how to get there, the best places to view the blossoms and events. Check out our Cherry Blossom Tours for the best way to see the blooms - private tours, self […]
A unique DC experience is to watch the Twilight Tattoo at Fort Myer, where you can watch a military pageant featuring members of the Old Guard and "Pershing's Own" band. This free and family-friendly event is often missed but it is easy to get to and worth the trip over the Potomac River to Virginia. […]
This post is your guide to wine tours in the DC area. We'll list the most popular ones and tell you all about them such as wineries on the itineraries, prices, and more to help you decide which wine tours to book. For more things to do in DC, check out our Top Things to […]
This list of our favorite things to do in March 2023 in Washington DC, including free, nighttime, as well as family-friendly events and things to do. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See the full text. TOP […]
There is a lot of presidential history in Washington, DC. Every president since John Adams, our second president has lived here! So if you're coming to the nation's capital looking to learn more about one of our past presidents, here are some great ways to do that. 1. Lincoln Assassination Tour & Ford’s Theater You’ve […]
Your time is valuable. So, to make sure that you aren't wasting it, it's good to hear what others are saying about us. Don't take our word for it. Read our Washington, DC tour reviews. Reviews will give you a good understanding of the quality of our tours and whether they are the best choice for […]
There is so much to see at Arlington National Cemetery and though our 2.5 hour Arlington National Cemetery tours cover the highlights, there are many off the beaten track sites to see. Some of these sites are covered on our self guided walking tours: Other Off the Beaten Track Sites at Arlington National Cemetery:
This post contains details about the most popular things to do with your family in DC. We include free things to do, nighttime activities, and popular attractions, updated for 2023. Is Washington DC an excellent place to visit with Kids? Absolutely! If you're considering a destination that is both informative and entertaining, Washington DC might […]
The founding of Arlington National Cemetery followed a tumultuous four years as the country was embroiled in civil war. While many people and events helped to establish Arlington, none were more influential in the effort than Brigadier General Montgomery Meigs. During the Civil War, Meigs served as the Quartermaster General for the Union Army. He […]
This post is a guide to the Martin Luther King, Jr (MLK) Memorial in Washington, DC. We provide tips on planning your visit as well as a self-guided and video walkthrough of the memorial to help explain its design concepts. Let's get started! INTRODUCTION The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is Washington D.C.’s newest […]
This post is an overview with links to further resources of our list of the 25 top monuments and memorials you must see in Washington DC. TOP 25 MONUMENTS TO SEE IN DC Washington, DC is full of memorials and monuments to presidents, wars, servicemen, and individuals. But most visitors to DC limit themselves to just […]
Washington, DC is fortunate to have a great public transportation system, making it quite easy to get around the city. Between the DC Metro, bus system, and Capital Bikeshare, traveling throughout DC, and to neighboring Virginia and Maryland, can be fairly simple. However, metro track work and traffic can cause major delays. Uber is a […]
