George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and the commissioners of DC judged the competition. Jefferson submitted drawings for the White House design himself, but Irish architect James Hoban won the ...

Choose from walking, bus, bike, Segway, boat, or specialty tours to see the city’s iconic landmarks, historic neighborhoods, ...

Washington, DC is a grand capital city, but to its natives, it feels like a small town; nestled among its landmarks are hidden gems and warm community. Having been born and raised in Washington—those ...

If you've never been to Washington, D.C. before, plan to spend some time along the Tidal Basin, an approximately 107-acre pond encircled by a 2.1-mile loop trail. Constructed to use the strong ...