Dear Journalists,
Think Washington, DC for travel stories this spring and beyond. Here’s why:
• Few places are as synonymous with spring as DC. From the Tidal Basin to the local neighborhoods, the city is decked out in pink. The National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 20-April 12) includes a busy calendar of free events, including the Blossom Kite Festival, Petalpalooza® at Navy Yard, and National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade®. Hotels, restaurants, bars, attractions and tour companies are all-in with creative deals and experiences, from themed picnics to seasonal menus and high teas.
• Headline openings: The historic carousel is expected to reopen on the National Mall in April, and the Smithsonian Castle will temporarily reopen in May. The National Archives just unveiled a high-tech $40 million renovation. New hotels on the horizon include the Tempo by Hilton Downtown, CitizenM Georgetown and Hoya Hotel, while the Hilton Capitol Hill has undergone a complete renovation. The museum beneath the Lincoln Memorial, National Geographic Museum of Exploration, new galleries at the National Air and Space Museum and African American Civil War Memorial Museum are all expected this summer.
• DC is center stage for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Few places tell America’s story as vividly as DC – the only place to see the Declaration of Independence and the best place to discover its impact. This spring, the National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History, National Museum of Natural History, DAR Museum, National Museum of Women in the Arts and U.S. Botanic Garden are among the local cultural institutions unveiling special exhibitions for the milestone. The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament returns to Capital One Arena and Passport DC throughout May celebrates the city’s global roots and international culture.
Go deeper: Each section below has more reasons to visit DC. Our team is ready to assist with your stories. Contact us today.
Warm regards,
Danielle Davis
Vice President of Communications
