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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Sustainable travel & ecotourism
Each time you take a flight or drive a car, CO2 is released into the atmosphere. You can help neutralize this danger to our planet through "carbon offsetting" -- paying someone to reduce your CO2 emissions by the same amount you've added. Car... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
Field trips during the school year and family vacations during the summer keep Washington, D.C., crawling with kids all year long. More than any other city, perhaps, Washington is crammed with historic buildings, arts and science museums, par... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
Washington, D.C., has a large and vibrant gay and lesbian community and clearly welcomes gay and lesbian visitors, as evidenced by the fact that the Washington, D.C. Convention and Tourism Corporation includes on its website, www.washington.o... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Members of AARP, 601 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20049 (tel. 888/687-2277; www.aarp.org), get discounts on hotels, airfares, and car rentals. AARP offers members a wide range of benefits, including AARP: The Magazine and a monthly newsletter. An... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
When it comes to admission discounts in Washington, students rule. The one caveat: You must have a valid ID, although your current school ID should be good enough. For benefits that extend beyond reduced admission to D.C. attractions, you may... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Washington, D.C., is one of the most accessible cities in the world for travelers with disabilities. The best overall source of information about accessibility at specific Washington hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and attractions is ava... Continue reading »
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Tips for black travelers
African Americans currently compose about 60% of the District's population, but have long made their home in the nation's capital, richly contributing to the District's history, culture, personality, and identity. African-American museums, mo... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
Nothing is more thrilling to a traveler than that very first moment of arrival in a new place, unless it's a return to a favorite spot. When that place is Washington, D.C., both the wide-eyed ingénue and the repeat customer arrive and look ab... Continue reading »
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In one day
Note: For this itinerary, you need to call in advance to reserve tickets for a moonlight tour. The first two stops on this tour are the Capitol and the Supreme Court. If you're here on a weekend, you can cross the Supreme Court off your li... Continue reading »
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In two days
Note: For this itinerary, you should call in advance for restaurant and ticket reservations. Your second day takes you to the National Mall and the Smithsonian museums, to venture through gardens and inside some of the buildings you passed... Continue reading »
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In three days
Especially if you're traveling with children younger than 11, you might start Day 3 with a lively visit to the National Zoo. Otherwise, consider visiting the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in the morning and then spend the afternoon taking a... Continue reading »
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Shopping itinerary
The Roads Less Traveled: A Back-Street Tour of Historic Georgetown, with Stops at Shops -- Most people who visit Georgetown never get off the beaten track of the M Street/lower Wisconsin Avenue axis. Too bad for them, but good for you: While... Continue reading »
Washington Travel Experiences
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Brick and Blossoms
After spending three months in Alexandria I ought to write an eloquent and thorough review of the town, akin to all the others that I pas... Continue reading »
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A Crazy Finish To Go With My Crazy Start!!
Anyone who read my first two entries knows I didn't have the easiest time getting over to Europe well the return was even worse!I, of cou... Continue reading »
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Washington, D.C.
2008-12-10This was our departure day from New York City and we both reluctantly headed downtown with our luggage to Penn Street Station t... Continue reading »
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magnificent union station
9.14.06 12:41pm I’m sitting in Union Station in Washington, D.C. on the top floor of restaurant that has two floors right in the midd... Continue reading »
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A little taste of home
Boy was I ever grateful to get out of the cold in London.....only to find more cold in D.C. But I must say that i was excited to be back... Continue reading »
Popular Washington Hotels
- The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
- Willard InterContinental Washington
- Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC
- Embassy Suites Washington D.C. - at the Chevy Chase Pavilion
- The Fairmont Washington DC
- The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
- Homewood Washington DC Downtown
- Embassy Suites Washington D.C. - Convention Center
- Hampton Inn Washington, Dc
- The Hotel George - a Kimpton Hotel
