Washington DC Travel Blog

Since St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Thursday this year, many Irish pubs in the Washington area are starting to pour the Guinness a bit early to coincide with the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, happening this year on Sunday, March 13. But no matter when the festivities begin, it’s always...

When people visit the DC suburb of Alexandria, Virginia, they usually focus their energy on exploring the Old Town area of the city. Which is understandable – Old Town certainly has a lot worth exploring. Cheesetique Specialty Cheese. Photo credit: Cheesetique. But a visit to Alexandria should...

Ah, spring. The sun is shining, the weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and inevitably one’s thoughts turn to romance. Meridian Hill Park. Photo credit: AgnosticPreachersKid, flickr. Wedding season is as popular in DC as it is in pretty much any other city in the world, and...

If you’re interested in checking out live acts but aren’t into the whole stadium/arena environment, there are a bunch of DC-area clubs worth visiting.  Wannabe scenesters can listen to up-and-coming bands, dance to DJ’ed theme nights, and maybe even learn a thing or two about science,...

Spring has officially sprung in DC, and baseball season has returned.  The Washington Nationals  may not necessarily be World Series contenders, but over the past five years they’ve provided locals with another good reason to visit the city’s blossoming Southwest Waterfront, where the Nationals...

Sitting just south of Dupont Circle within the heart of shopping, restaurants, culture, and nightlife is the Topaz Hotel; a vibrant boutique hotel specializing in making hospitality and “spiritual” experience. We spoke with two front desk managers at the Topaz who team up to offer that hospitality...

Locals have been buzzing about the recent opening of Dickson Wine Bar, a three-level venue across the street from Nellie’s in the U Street area. At first glance, it might sound like just another wine bar – and goodness knows there are quite a few of those in DC.  But Dickson is special –...

“Snowpocalypse”, the crippling snowstorm that essentially shut DC down in February 2010,  is now, happily, a distant memory. Warmer temperatures and an extra hour of light (courtesy of daylight savings time) have brought Washingtonians out in droves, relishing the return of enjoyable weather. ...