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STAYING POWER: Stay & Save weekend packages starting at $99 per night. When you book DC's exclusive STAYING POWER package, stay 3 nights and receive 30% off your ENTIRE stay. Trips must include a Thursday or Sunday night stay ...
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Summer in DC: Summer is here, and we have got the inside scoop on the best way to experience the city. DC’s summer calendar is packed with cultural festivals, free concerts and performances and must-see exhibitions...
May 25 - Sept 7, 2008
Silk Road Celebration: As the National Gallery of Art welcomes the U.S. premiere of the exhibition Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul, cultural institutions and restaurants throughout the city are joining together to celebrate Silk Road cultures. Culinary creations, lectures and exhibitions of art and artifacts from countries and cultures that grew up along the Silk Road are on display throughout DC this summer...
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.
Mayor Adrian Fenty and Destination DC officials unveiled a powerful, exciting new way to invite visitors to Washington, DC.
Self-proclaimed foodie? Urban Explorer? Knowledge Seeker? Check out this new section of the site to find experiences tailored just for you.
FotoWeek DC: CALL FOR ENTRIES
FotoWeek DC is happening November 15-22, 2008. Submit your entries now to enter the FotoWeek DC photography contest. Open to amateurs, professionals and student photographers, $37,000 in cash and prizes is up for grabs, in addition to the chance to have your work displayed at an exhibition in Georgetown and more. Deadline for submission is September 22.
Washington, DC Posts 7% Increase in Visitation in 2007 as Visitor Spending Tops $5.5 Billion
Visitor spending surged past $5.5 billion in 2007, thanks to a 7% increase in overall visitation to Washington, DC, according to a study released today by Destination DC, the official convention and tourism corporation for Washington, DC.
Visitor spending surged past $5.5 billion in 2007, thanks to a 7% increase in overall visitation to Washington, DC, according to a study released today by Destination DC, the official convention and tourism corporation for Washington, DC.
