See what the experts are saying about Washington. Get expert advice on how to get there, what to see and more.
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Introduction
For many people who live on the wet west side of the Cascades, life in Washington would be nearly impossible if it were not for the sunny east side of the mountains. Eastern Washington lies in the rain shadow of the Cascades, and many parts o... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Within its city limits (67 sq. miles), Washington teems with history, made and in the making; the arts; cosmopolitan culture; and magnificent parks, gardens, and architecture. Pull together a bit of the best experiences from all that D.C. off... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Watch the Supreme Court in Action: Only in Washington can one watch and listen to the country's nine foremost legal experts nimbly and intensely dissect the merits of both sides of an argument, whose decisions can affect profoundly both a per... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Michel Richard Citronelle, in the Latham Hotel in Georgetown, 3000 M St. NW (tel. 202/625-2150): Richard ebulliently works in his open kitchen creating sumptuous, constantly changing dishes, from fricassee of escargots to squab leg confit wit... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Best Historic Hotel: The Willard InterContinental celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006, as the "new" 12-story Willard, replacing the original, smaller "City Hotel" that existed here between 1816 and 1906. Whether known as the City or the... Continue reading »
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The best authentic experiences
Shop at Eastern Market: Capitol Hill is home to more than government buildings; it's a community of old town houses, antiques shops, and the veritable institution Eastern Market. (Although a fire in spring 2007 destroyed much of the historic... Continue reading »
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The best luxury hotels
Mandarin Oriental, 1330 Maryland Ave. SW, near National Mall (tel. 202/554-8588; www.mandarinoriental.com/washington): This is the capital's prettiest and most luxurious hotel. You're away from it all but still within walking distance of Smit... Continue reading »
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The best mid-range hotels
Capitol Hill Suites, 200 C St. SE, Capitol Hill (tel. 202/543-6000; www.capitolhillsuites.com): No other hotel lies closer to the Capitol . . . and the Library of Congress . . . and the Supreme Court. For rates that range from $129 to $249, t... Continue reading »
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The best offbeat travel experiences
Listen to "House of the Right-Wing Son" and "When Bush Comes to Shove": The Capitol Steps, a musical political satire troupe, performs these and other irreverent original tunes in skits that skewer politicians on both sides of the aisle. You... Continue reading »
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The best outdoor pursuits
Ice-Skate at the National Gallery: The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden pool turns into an ice-skating rink in winter. So visit the Gallery, finishing up at the Sculpture Garden, where you can rent skates and twirl around on the ice,... Continue reading »
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Best free things to do
Peruse the Constitution: Only in Washington and only at the National Archives will you ever be able to read the original documents that so well grounded our nation in liberty. Here, you'll find the Declaration of Independence, the Constitutio... Continue reading »
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The best neighborhoods
The Best Neighborhoods for Getting Lost Go Behind the Scenes in Georgetown: The truth is, you want to get lost in Georgetown because it's the side streets that hold the history and centuries-old houses of this one-time colonial tobacco por... Continue reading »
Real traveler experience in Washington
Top Washington Deals
Popular Washington Hotels
- Willard InterContinental Washington
- Grand Hyatt Washington
- Omni Shoreham Hotel
- JW Marriott Hotel
- Hotel Rouge - a Kimpton Hotel
- George Washington University Inn
- Hilton Washington
- L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
- The Westin Washington, DC City Center
- Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Popular Washington Things to Do
- National Air and Space Museum
- Lincoln Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Ford's Theatre
- Washington National Cathedral
- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- National Zoological Park
- Franciscan Monastery
- FDR Memorial
