The DC hotel scene is constantly changing. New and re-flagged properties are ready to welcome guests with high-tech amenities, and spectacular historic hotels are adding new touches of modern luxury.

As you're researching rates and availability, keep in mind that you'll usually find the best values during the winter and summer seasons. Although the National Mall teems with visitors in the warm summer months, the city's hotel rates are red hot and downright reasonable. During fall and spring, look for lower rates on the weekends. Or, contact Destination DC and let us help you find a hotel that meets your group's needs.

You'll find the perfect backdrop for your event at one of the many unique venues in Washington, DC and surrounding areas. Don't forget to also look beyond the city to neighboring counties in Maryland and Virginia for glorious historic homes, beautiful parks and gardens and other memorable locations. But in the city, elegant museums, eclectic embassies and various galleries play host to gala dinners, board meetings, weddings and more. From state-of-the-art offerings at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center to historic homes and foreign embassies, DC offers a wide variety of venues to meet an equally wide variety of needs.

There's no doubt about it - the nation's capital has arrived as a culinary destination. New restaurants with top chefs at the helm are joining classic steakhouses and power dining hotspots. DC's ever growing collection of eateries serves cuisine that's as diverse as the capital city itself.