Here's a quick look at what to do, where to eat, and how to sightsee an area of DC that will quickly become one of the highlights of your trip.

With the Fairmont Washington, D.C., as your base, visitors can conveniently take a short walk west to the cobblestoned street known as M Street. There, you'll find plenty of narrow alleys and desig...

Remember that class trip you took to the nation’s capital? This isn’t that city. The monuments, the trappings of power, the history—they’re all still here, of course, as are the Smithsonian’s fabul...

Gleaming monuments, political turmoil—in some ways Washington, DC never changes. But step out of the shadow of the Capitol dome and you’ll find a city in flux. With neighborhoods across the city be...

Amble down the Blue Ridge Parkway to experience Appalachia with its rolling hills and stunning array of wildflowers. This 469-mile stretch of road takes you through North Carolina and Virginia, wit...

Everyone knows that D.C. heralds the title of being one of the most historic areas in the country, but what few people may know is the historical influence of the area surrounding it. Northern Virg...