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Why DC is a Must-Visit City

The nation's capital shows out in major travel rankings for this year, including:

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"52 Places to Go in 2025"

– The New York Times

"Best Places to Visit in the U.S."

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In the Tower: Chakaia Booker

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"Sister Act" at Ford's Theatre

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Knit, Restored, Woven, Healed | Fiber Art | Kesha Bruce, Lizette Chirrime, Maliza Kiasuwa & Adia Millett

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The District Blog

Your trusted guide to Washington, DC. From restaurant roundups and neighborhood gems to itinerary inspiration and unforgettable events — discover why there’s Only 1 DC, all from a local point of view.

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Adams Morgan is much more than a neighborhood with a crowded nightlife scene. You’ll find historic row houses around 18th Street, including the Adam's Inn B&B, as well as a variety of independently owned stores.

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07

National Mall

In the Tower: Chakaia Booker

08

Virginia

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

08

Downtown

"Sister Act" at Ford's Theatre

08

Downtown

Melissa Villaseñor

08

Knit, Restored, Woven, Healed | Fiber Art | Kesha Bruce, Lizette Chirrime, Maliza Kiasuwa & Adia Millett

10

National Mall

Her Brush, Her Story: A Special Art Tour at the National Gallery

10

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle & Embassy Row Architecture Tour

10

Dupont Circle

Music in the Circle: Dupont Concert Series

10

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

District of Punk Walking Tour

16

Virginia

Spring Wine Festival

20

Downtown

Kimberly Akimbo

23

Virginia

Place a Flag in Semper Fidelis Memorial Park

28

Downtown

Capital Cup: Sports Festival

28

Congress Heights

Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics

29

National Mall

Popup Stargazing at the National Air and Space Museum

30

Logan Circle

Improv Pride

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Georgetown

EXHIBITION TOURS: Snow and Rain Shall Pass by Photographer Karin Alfredsson

06

WorldPride Music Festival: Global Dance Party