Washington, D.C. Features

Washington, D.C. Features

• When to Go
  Washington has two delightful seasons: spring and autumn. In spring, the city's ornamental fruit trees...
• D.C. Know-How
  The D.C. Visitor Information Center (1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 866/324-7386. www.dcvisit.com) is in......
• Top Attractions
  Home of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the marble Capitol is an architectural marvel filled...
• Great Itineraries
  If you have a day or less (and even a dollar or less!) in D.C., your sightseeing strategy is simple:...
• D.C. with Kids
  Washington is filled with kid-friendly attractions. These sights are sure winners (or as close to it...
• Like a Local
  If you want to "go native" and get a sense for Washington as the locals know it, try these experiences...
• Free (and Almost Free) Things to Do
  It's actually hard to spend money on activities in D.C. All of the Smithsonian museums and national memorials...
• D.C. Today
  Washingtonians love to talk about the city they call home: its joys, its headaches, and its juicy gossip...