The government shutdown, now the country’s longest, is fueling a continued trend of declining tourism to Washington.

In addition to historic monuments, moonlit tours, great walking and hiking trails, and many parks, there are other outdoor destinations in DC that you can visit when you don’t want to be indoors. From ...

The U.S. government shutdown is affecting thousands of federal workers across the Washington, D.C., area, and it’s also leading some popular museums and sites to close temporarily. Some of D.C.'s ...

WASHINGTON — We’re covering this possible government shutdown from all angles — especially the impacts on the people who live, work and visit our region. Yes, because they are federally funded.

The nation’s capital comes alive for the holidays, and it all starts with Thanksgiving in Washington, D.C. Updated for 2024 It all kicks off with the White House’s annual Pardoning of the Thanksgiving ...

Destination DC will be aggressively promoting Washington’s unique attractions and experiences in a $20 million campaign set to launch Wednesday. “We’re pointing out things that are a nice surprise to ...

The Washington, D.C., Visitor Information Center is in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Metro: Federal Triangle, Metro Center). Call 202-328-4748 ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEXSTAR) — Just as spring break season ramps up, Washington D.C. is shutting down some of its major tourist attractions, and there’s no telling when they’ll start to open up again.

Some 400,000 people are buried in the 639 acres of America’s most famous cemetery, including President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis; Pierre L’Enfant, the architect of Washington; ...