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If you are heading to see the famous Washington, DC blooming cherry tree blossoms tomorrow, expect major delays around the National Mall, especially in the morning and early afternoon.
The limited free parking along the Tidal Basin (at the paddle boat docks) will be closed to parking for the next week, so Metro is your best […]
Interested in adventure travel? Want to vacation to an exotic destination? Planning a quick get-away, but not sure where to go?
The Adventures in Travel Expo in Washington, DC is an ideal place for travelers to explore destinations, visit with foreign and domestic travel and tourism bureaus, and learn about exotic places to visit. No […]
You know it’s Springtime when the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC start to bloom. And while they are not an official DC monument, the cherry trees in full blossom are one of Washington, DC’s most prized and loved attractions.
The 2-week festival begins Saturday, March 29th and runs until Sunday, April 13th, with peak viewing some […]
In the latest annual Forbes survey of America’s most wired cities, Washington, DC came in at number 11, an improvement from it’s 14th place ranking last year.
The rankings are based on a combination of the adoption of broadband Internet access in the home, the number of companies providing high-speed Internet access in the […]
A buddy of mine has a couple teenagers and asked for a few ideas of fun things to do with them. As a parent, he tells me that planning an outing and finding something both he and his kids enjoy can be tough. He mentioned his kids find attractions such as museums “totally boring”.
So I […]
Located between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, the National World War II Memorial commemorates the 16 million American men and women who served, fought, sacrificed and died during the Second World War.
Surrounding the majestic plaza are 56 17-foot pillars, each inscribed with the name of a state (48 at the time of […]
I might sound like your mother, but if you head out tonight to enjoy some of the many New Year’s Eve celebrations, please make sure you have a designated driver. If you do overindulge and need a ride home, you can get home safely by using the
Drivers unable to safely drive their car can […]
Have a few days off during the Christmas break? How about checking out some of these holiday-related and family-fun activities around Washington DC.
1. Since DC doesn’t have great downtown holiday department store windows, check out the window of Madame Tussauds. This year Santa’s special little helper, Beyonce Knowles is there collecting letters for Santa and […]
With the busy holiday travel season just starting, here’s a few tips for making your trip a bit easier.
The hectic holiday season, with rushed shopping, stressful trips out of town to visit relatives and vacation get-aways, all that require a lot of planning, can end up scrambling your brain.
Little details such as “Where’s […]
In effort to save money, immediately after Thanksgiving, Metro reduced the number of weekend and off-peak weekday subway train cars from 6 to 4. But the money-saving decision was not favorably received by riders.
After strong complaints from Metro riders regarding crowds when shorter trains arrived at stations full, causing some passengers to be unable […]
A Washington DC travel and tourism guide with information for both visitors and residents.
Written by Jon Rochetti [email] for b5media.
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