Georgetown Cupcakes are just one of the many amazing desserts in this historic neighborhood. There are macarons, ice cream, homemade fudge, and a collection of sweets for you to try. Take our self guided tour through this historic neighborhood to learn more about the stories of famous soirees, dinner parties, and history of these tasty […]
Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of many American heroes and significant figures from throughout the history of the United States. This list will compile a number of important burial sites you may want to visit while you’re at Arlington. Many of the people listed here are included on both our Arlington National […]
This post provides information about visiting the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington, DC. (We also have a post for the Dulles location) We include details about how to get here, when you can visit, exhibits to see, security checks, and more. Let's get started! OVERVIEW The Air and […]
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. Presidents War and Service Memorials Famous Individuals Embassy Row General Interest Things to Do in DC TOP 25 MONUMENTS TO SEE IN DC DC is full of memorials and monuments […]
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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 […]
This post is a guide to reaching the top of the Trump Tower DC (a.k.a. the Old Post Office Clock Tower), how to get here and what you will see. How to Get Here Tickets Views Washington Monument Things To Do in DC Free DC Walking Tours While the building has been […]
This post is an overview of the Newseum in Washington DC, which closed in 2019 and is now solely online. The museum hopes to reopen at a future date. Before Visiting Online Exhibits Traveling Exhibits Past Exhibits Other Things to See Newseum Reviews Before Visiting It's not currently possible to visit the Newseum, […]
Use our 1, 2, & 3 Day Itinerary for Washington, DC suggestions to help plan your quick trip to the city. It's hard to see everything DC has to offer but you can make the most of a weekend trip with our suggestions below. Check out our Guide to Things to Do in DC, with […]
This post is about the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. We cover tickets, hours, exhibits, and other topics to help you plan your visit, all updated with COVID-19 conditions. So, let's get started. The Smithsonian National Museum of American History tackles the monumental task of displaying and preserving the most important […]
President John F. Kennedy is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. And in this post, we will explain why he is buried here, and how you can visit his gravesite, and explain the design of this memorial to the 35th President of the USA. Additionally, you can all visit the gravesites of his […]
This post is a guide to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial in Washington, DC, with tips on planning your visit as well as a self-guided walkthrough.
This post answers the question about who can be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. We go over the rules and requirements for in-ground burial, which are the most stringent of any national military cemetery in the country. We also cover the rules and requirements for above-ground inurnments in the columbarium or niche wall. Let's get […]
This post compares the different ways of reaching downtown Washington, DC from (DCA) - Reagan National Airport. We compare the DC Metro Rail, to shuttle services, to taxis, Uber, and black car services as well as rental cars. Let's get moving! DC Metro Rail Shuttle Service Taxi/Uber/Car Service Rental Cars Things to Do in DC […]
This post is a list of 15 of the best cheap hotels and hostels in Washington DC, including mid-level and efficiency accommodations.
