Happy New Year! 2023 is set to be a milestone year for Washington DC, with a long list of new developments including: state-of-the-art museums and recreational public spaces, major hotel brands investing in neighborhoods across the city, and an upcoming culinary selection as diverse as the city’s population itself. Now more than ever this capital city is… Read More

Washington DC is set to end 2022 on a high with the following announcements and festive celebrations planned:  DC Festive Season  Delve into holiday traditions and one-of-a-kind cultural experiences in the nation’s capital this holiday season. Destination DC (DDC) invites visitors to get in the holiday spirit by taking in the 100thannual National Christmas Tree (image attached), basking in… Read More

What’s Hot in Washington, DC September – December 2022   With vibrant foliage and waterfront views, family-friendly festivals and fabulous shopping, there’s so much to see and do this fall in the District. The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) also recently honoured the city’s restaurant community with its annual awards gala, the RAMMYS. Winners and finalists alike are… Read More

As the weather starts to heat up in America’s capital so does the extensive list of latest offerings. From the world’s most celebrated monuments and museums to exciting exhibitions and new hotel openings, Washington DC is bursting at the seams with all the colour and excitement to get travellers exploring again. Here’s just a few… Read More

Destination DC (Washington, DC) and United Airlines hosted a virtual trivia event for Australia and New Zealand media and travel trade partners on the 23rd of March 2022. The trivia was a Kahoot style event. Destination DC hosted 3 rounds focusing first on classic DC including monuments, memorials and museums, a Real DC round and a final… Read More

Guide to the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC  Everything you need to know about DC’s cherry blossom trees and the National Cherry Blossom Festival can be found right here. Nothing signifies the arrival of spring in the nation’s capital quite like the blooming of the cherry blossom trees and the National Cherry Blossom Festival to celebrate the occasion. Visitors… Read More

Dig in to DC’s restaurant scene, one of the most acclaimed in the nation and filled with can’t miss dishes and drinks  When you visit Washington, DC, you’ll experience a dining scene as colorful and eclectic as America itself. There’s no denying that the District is a culinary destination, as the city receives the Michelin Guide treatment annually. The city… Read More

Free Things to Do This Winter in Washington, DC Explore the winter wonderland that is DC with free activities, holiday displays, unforgettable events and much more. There’s nothing like a trip to Washington, DC in winter. The nation’s capital is filled with free winter activities and gorgeous holiday displays, serving as a great destination to… Read More

Rugby History Being Made in Washington, DC Rugby history will be made at FedExField on October 23 when the New Zealand All Blacks, one of the most iconic sports teams on the planet, takes on the U.S. Men’s National Rugby Team, the Eagles. Although we can’t make our way there to watch in person, we can live aspirationally… Read More