WINTER WEATHER UPDATE- Feb. 9 Several DC attractions have modified their hours due to weather conditions. The Newseum and Madame Tussauds are open Tues. Feb. 9. Many other attractions, including the Smithsonian museums, are closed Tues. Feb. 9. Please call ahead to confirm hours. Hot Hotel Deals: Staying Power Packages Save 30% on your three-night weekend hotel stay with Destination DC's Staying Power packages starting at just $99/night... Date Nights DC DC's Department of Love & Relationships (led by Honorary Secretary Dr. Ruth) invites couples and singles this February with "Date Nights DC: A 28-Day Stimulus Plan for Love & Relationships". National Cherry Blossom Festival Mark your calendars for March 27 - April 11 and make your plans to welcome spring in the nation's capital during the National Cherry Blossom Festival and Spring Break. Hotel packages start at just $99 per night. Washington, DC International Food & Wine Festival Fall in love with one of DC's top events for food  and wine lovers, running Feb. 13-14. Save $15 on your tickets to the Grand Tastings on Sat. & Sun. when you enter the promotional code DEST10. Turner to Cezanne Jan. 30-Apr. 25 Make your way to the Corcoran Gallery of Art to trace the evolution of early modern art through more than 50 beautiful works rarely seen outside of Europe...  Want to do DC like a local? Become a DC Insider! Submit your information to receive exclusive offers and updates on what's new in DC... 100 Free (and almost free) Things to Do in DC If you're looking for an affordable vacation, take a look at some of the fun, free and almost-free experiences that await you in DC... Featured Itinerary: Explore the Obamas' Backyard Plan your next DC trip in the footsteps of the Obamas... Be a Weekend Warrior See the Terra Cotta Warriors at the National Geographic Museum and check out other warrior-inspired events around the city. Want DC apparel and gifts? If you heart the 202, check out DC's storefront with t-shirts, hats, bags and more... Listen to this Power of Change Podcast Tour created by the Young Scholars in Fairfax County Public Schools. For more student podcast tours, click here.