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

National Museum of African American History and Culture Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With September Programming In celebration of the fifth anniversary of the opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, the museum is hosting an array of interactive and virtual programming and a new exhibition in its Robert F. Smith Family… Read More

Summer Events & Programming, DEI District Launch, Hotel Happenings and More! Industry Updates and DEI Content Hub  The DEI District showcases diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the city for visitors, groups and meetings.  Destination DC has launched The DEI District, a content hub to help showcase Washington, DC as a global destination that promotes and validates diversity,… Read More

Spring Brings Blossoms, Outdoor Opportunities and Memorable Experiences to Washington, DC Destination DC connects visitors and locals to virtual and in-person events, vast green space, new hotels and the latest travel status and safety information (Washington, DC) – Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for the nation’s capital, offers ways to experience the beauty… Read More

The United States capital is full of winter whimsy during the holiday season! Visitors can marvel at the National Christmas Tree, wander through spectacular light displays at the National Zoo, ice skate by the waterfront and shop at local holiday markets. You can also travel back in time to George Washington’s Mount Vernon where Christmas past meets Christmas present at… Read More