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... 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. National Marathon- March 20 Twelve thousand elite runners will hit their stride on the fastest looped course in the country. The 2010 SunTrust National Marathon and the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield National Half Marathon starts at 7am at the D.C. Armory. Cherry Picks More than 70 of DC's most popular restaurants are getting into the spirit of the festival with cherry-flavored and blossom-inspired cuisine... Terra Cotta Warriors- Last Chance The blockbuster Terra Cotta Warriors exhibition at the National Geographic Museum closes March 31. Beginning March 19, the museum will be selling additional tickets to catch the show during extended hours, or score any day, any time tickets when you book a hotel package here.  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... Springtime in DC Explore springtime activities, discover area parks and gardens and begin planning for DC's 2010 festival season. 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... Want DC apparel and gifts? If you heart the 202, check out DC's storefront with t-shirts, hats, bags and more...