Between the tourists, college students, government workers, and lobbyists, DC can get very crowded and noisy. The good news is that DC has the most public park space of any major city in the US, with 24% of public land used for 683 parks and green spaces. And while many of these spaces are outside…
With so many art museums in DC, narrowing down to the ones most worth visiting can seem overwhelming. As an art lover who has lived in DC for 12 years, I know that there’s a lot to see! Fortunately for you, we’ve done the research, visited the galleries, and put together a five-day itinerary that…
Are you heading to the 9:30 Club or The Atlantis for a concert or dance party, but looking for a bar to go nearby before the show? I go to a lot of concerts here, and the 9:30 Club is my favorite music venue. This area of DC is also one of my top areas…
The land that the monuments in Washington sit on was, at one time, in the middle of the Potomac River. Transforming tidal flats and marshland into some of the best known landmarks in the world was an engineering feat that some have compared to better known projects such as the Statue of Liberty. Born out…
Today, Constitution Avenue is one of Washington, DC’s major thoroughfares, bustling with traffic and flanked by some of the nation’s most iconic monuments and institutions. However, few may realize that this pivotal roadway was once a canal, playing a crucial role in the city’s early commerce and transportation network. Learn about the history of the…
Washington, DC isn’t just the heart of American politics, it has an incredible cocktail scene that could rival any across the nation. If you’re on the hunt for the best margaritas in Washington DC, you’ve come to the right place. I love margaritas and have tasted over 100 across the city, and these are the…
This photo of the National Mall during the Civil War from the Library of Congress highlights how much the National Mall (and Washington, DC) has changed. This photograph of the National Mall taken around 1863 is filled with historical significance and shows how the National Mall was at the height of the Civil War. In…
When people in Washington, DC hear the term “peak bloom,” they immediately think of the cherry blossoms. It’s easy to understand why when they are world-renowned for their beauty and the whole city seems to celebrate. However, DC has more to offer than just the cherry blossoms! Here are the 5 best peak blooms in…
With the average rent for an apartment in the United States at $1,702 per month, one company wanted to know what size apartment you could get in major cities for that amount. Rent Cafe broke down the square footage available if you were paying $1,700 for each zip code in those cities, including in Washington,…