From history, museums and shopping to the incredible food and drink scene, there is always a reason to visit Washington, D.C.

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...

Few hotels can say they're sought after by international heads of state when they visit the United States of America, but, then again, the Fairmont Washington, D.C. isn't like most hotels. Located ...

It's no secret things can take a magical turn after dark. Spurred by the hit film Night at the Museum, museums, zoos, and galleries across the country have begun opening their doors to nighttime vi...

The White House Garden Tour is a rare opportunity to glimpse into the stomping grounds of the President of the United States. Open to the public a few times a year each fall and spring, tickets are...

Cherry blossoms are one of the top draws for travelers headed to Washington, D.C. in the spring. Every year the blossoms show up at a different time, but you can count on them being around at the e...

One of the hardest parts of traveling the world is leaving our furry friends behind. Sure, dogs can provide companionship on some adventures, but cats rarely fare well on the road. Fortunately, tra...

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...