The Smithsonian Castle is a beautiful neo-Gothic building towering over the National Mall in Washington DC. “The Castle” is actually the Smithsonian Visitor Center, and you should check it out before ...

Inside: Visting Washington DC with Kids is a must do for any family. Having gone many times with kids and a wheelchair user, here are my best tips for where to stay in Washington DC with kids, what to ...

I've lived in DC for 30 years and have seen many tourists make the same mistakes when visiting. While many of DC's attractions are free, they often require tickets to be booked in advance. You shouldn ...

Sheila C. Johnson’s Salamander Collection added a lavish hotel in the heart of Washington, DC. Located along the vibrant Southwest waterfront, the hotel is in a prime location, surrounded by iconic ...

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Smithsonian Books can help you plan your best D.C. getaway Smithsonian Books With beautiful weather and cherry blossom season, you can't beat springtime in the nation's capital. If you're heading to D ...

President Trump hasn’t visited a single DC restaurant in his presidency so far—except the steakhouse in his own hotel. That could be about to change. “In Washington, you do have some great restaurants ...