Things to do in Washington

Attractions

Washington National Zoo: America's Panda Central! (May 9, 2012)
National Museum of Crime and Punishment: A History of Right and Wrong, Legally (March 7, 2012)
Antique Toy Museum: Showcasing Your Grandma's Playthings (March 5, 2012)
Washington Shopping Districts (March 2, 2012)
National Museum of Women in the Arts: Celebrating a Woman's Touch (February 29, 2012)
The Tasting Room Wine Bar & Shop: an urban vineyard experience (February 27, 2012)
National Museum of American Jewish Military History: Patriotic Jews of the USA (February 24, 2012)
Walgreens Cleveland Park: Site of the Last Chapter of the Cuban Missile Crisis (February 22, 2012)
Patterson Park, Baltimore: Public Green Space Since 1827 (February 17, 2012)
Decoy Museum: It's the real thing (February 15, 2012)
American University Museum: More than student splatter (February 13, 2012)
Tidal Basin: Beauty and History (February 10, 2012)
Smithsonian American Art Museum: New World Art (February 8, 2012)
Marian Koshland Science Museum: Set a Course for Science, and Engage! (February 6, 2012)
George Washington Masonic Memorial: A brotherhood of mystery (February 3, 2012)
Washington Monument: The flagship memorial to America's Father (February 1, 2012)
Hillwood Museum: Art, Gardens and Bourgeois Lifestyle in Northwest D.C. (January 30, 2012)
Charles Sumner School: An Education in American Public Education (January 27, 2012)
National Air & Space Museum: The most visited museum in the world (January 25, 2012)
The Great Gadsby: Alexandria's landmark (January 23, 2012)
Georgetown Flea Market: DC's Favorite Shopping Grounds (January 20, 2012)
4 Mile Run: More than Four Miles of Fun (January 18, 2012)
National Electronics Museum: Radars! Sensors! Defense products! (January 16, 2012)
The National Museum of the United States Navy: A Maritime story (January 13, 2012)
Kreeger Museum: Where Music and Art Thrive (January 11, 2012)
Patterson Park: Baltimore's grassy spot (January 9, 2012)
Ronald Reagan Building: Where trade and art meet (January 4, 2012)
The Maryland Zoo: Wild in Baltimore (January 2, 2012)
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum: All aboard! (December 30, 2011)
Sligo Creek Park: Silver Spring's Getaway (December 26, 2011)
Washington, D.C. Mormon Temple: A Beltway Landmark (December 23, 2011)
Old Stone House Georgetown: D.C.'s Little Wedding House in the City (December 21, 2011)
Capitol Steps: A mesmerizing, GOP (grand old political) trip (December 19, 2011)
Cedar Hill: Frederick Douglass' home (December 12, 2011)
U.S. Capitol Building: Where the law of the land lives (December 7, 2011)
Renwick Gallery: American Crafts Within American Architecture (December 5, 2011)
National Gallery of Art: The nation's expressions, free for all (November 30, 2011)
Textile Museum: The fabric of our lives (November 28, 2011)
Alexandria Archaeology Museum: History in Your Neighborhood (November 21, 2011)
National Museum of Health & Medicine: A Graphic Education (November 11, 2011)
The Mayflower: America's historic hotel (November 7, 2011)
US Botanic Garden: Garden in America's Backyard (November 2, 2011)
FDR Memorial: Tribute to the longest-serving U.S. president (October 31, 2011)
Art Museum of the Americas: A Colorful Display of Latin America (October 21, 2011)
Rock Creek Park: DC's Own Central Park (October 19, 2011)
Popular Attractions in Washington: Much to Do Along the Real Mall of America! (October 7, 2011)
Eastern Market: DC's eclectic spot (September 30, 2011)
Lafayette Square DC: The President's Park (September 26, 2011)
Historical Society of Washington, DC: Keeping DC's memory alive (September 14, 2011)
George Mason Memorial: Honoring a Founding Father (August 29, 2011)
Corcoran Gallery of Art: Where classic meets modern (August 12, 2011)
Baltimore Museum of Industry: A look back at Baltimore's glory days (August 5, 2011)
Brookside Gardens: Cultivating a park (July 29, 2011)
Dumbarton House: Washington's Historical Elite (July 20, 2011)
Woodrow Wilson House: A President's Home (July 13, 2011)
The Willard InterContinental Hotel: The crown jewel of Pennsylvania Avenue (May 23, 2011)
Top Washington Bike Trails (May 20, 2011)
The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum: African American History in Still Form (May 16, 2011)
Meridian Hill Park: Malcolm X Park (May 14, 2011)
Dog Parks in Washington (May 14, 2011)
The Awakening Sculpture: Washington's Giant (April 26, 2011)
National Geographic Museum: Where the Magazine Comes to Life (April 26, 2011)
Abraham Lincoln Cottage: A Former Presidential Retreat (March 28, 2011)
National Pinball Museum: Not Just for Wizards (February 6, 2011)
Folger Shakespeare Library: Advancing Knowledge and the Arts on Capitol Hill (January 30, 2011)
RFK Stadium Washington: Where History and Sports Meet (January 19, 2011)
Tour Through Time on the USS Constellation (December 20, 2010)
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens: A birder's paradise (November 22, 2010)
The Octagon Museum: A historic house of architecture (November 22, 2010)
Daughters of the American Revolution: Unite! (November 15, 2010)
Samuel Gompers: Father of fair labor (October 20, 2010)
Drug Enforcement Administration Museum: Serious business in D.C. (October 11, 2010)
Air Force Memorial: Soaring to the heavens (October 1, 2010)
Marine Corps War Memorial: The famous flag raising (September 24, 2010)
The Phillips Collection: Not your ordinary D.C. art museum (September 12, 2010)
Emancipation Memorial: A symbol of freedom (September 7, 2010)
Old Rag: Virginia's favorite hike (August 31, 2010)
George Washington's Whiskey Distillery: commanding spirits (August 29, 2010)
Decatur House: Washington's historic home (August 24, 2010)
Anderson House: Historic home of the Continental Army (August 23, 2010)
National Press Club: Where the world's journalists cover the free world's capital (August 23, 2010)
Capital Crescent Trail: Connecting DC by bike (August 3, 2010)
Waterfront Promenade: Where Baltimore strolls (August 2, 2010)
Freer and Sackler Galleries: A focus on Asian art (July 31, 2010)
National Museum of Natural History: The world, the universe (July 26, 2010)
C&O Canal: Where history and nature meet (July 10, 2010)
World War I Memorial: Modest memorial to a forgotten conflict (July 9, 2010)
Nationals Park: Where America goes out to the ball game (July 5, 2010)
United States Supreme Court: Home to the ultimate judicial arbiters (June 24, 2010)
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial: A tribute to a true man of peace (June 24, 2010)
Robert A. Taft memorial: Remembering "The Republican" (June 20, 2010)
National Japanese American Memorial To Patriotism During World War II (June 13, 2010)
Janes Island State Park: An Eastern Shore refuge (June 12, 2010)
FordÂ’s Theatre: The countryÂ’s first presidential assassination site lives on (June 9, 2010)
Newseum: History from many perspectives (June 4, 2010)
Washington National Cathedral: A little bit of church and state (June 2, 2010)
Shenandoah National Park: A Washington retreat (May 31, 2010)
Woodend Sanctuary: A suburban getaway (May 31, 2010)
Library of Congress: The country's literary archive (May 30, 2010)
National Portrait Gallery: Showcasing America's most influential (May 25, 2010)

Bars and Nightclubs

Grand Central DC: Where DC's 20-somethings convene (March 7, 2012)
Outdoor Drinks in DC (March 5, 2012)
Buffalo Billiards: Dupont's Playroom (March 2, 2012)
Cork Wine Bar: Pouring a 'wineological' trend (February 29, 2012)
Kooper's Tavern - where everyone (and their dog) knows your name (February 24, 2012)
Max's Taphouse - for serious beer drinkers (April 27, 2010)
The Birchmere Keeps Rockin' (March 26, 2010)

Businesses

President Cigars: A classy smoking joint (March 7, 2012)
Dupont Circle Fresh Farm Market: Washington eats fresh (March 5, 2012)
Soul Day Spa: A Little Soul for the Body (March 2, 2012)
The French Apartment: Shabby Chic and French, Georgetown-Style (February 29, 2012)
Charm City Yoga: The hot place to be -- literally! (February 27, 2012)
Mr. Yogato: Wackiest frozen yogurt ever (February 24, 2012)
Sprinkles Cupcakes, DC: LA's Best Intrusion (February 22, 2012)
Tranquil Space: English for Yoga in Washington's Dupont Circle (February 20, 2012)
Merriweather Post Pavilion (February 17, 2012)
East Potomac Golf Course: A Political Tee-Off (February 15, 2012)
Piedigrotta: Little Italy's Favorite Bakery (February 10, 2012)
Kramerbooks and Afterwords book store & café: Where Washington reads and debates (January 30, 2012)
Q West Nails: keeping your feet and wallet happy (January 27, 2012)
Curbside Cupcakes: Washingtonians seek out The Cupcake Truck! (January 25, 2012)
Politics and Prose Washington: A Bookshop to Stay (January 23, 2012)
Cowgirl Creamery: A cheese lover's heaven (January 18, 2012)
Ostrowski Sausage: Polish Sausage Delight on Bank Street (January 11, 2012)
Baked & Wired: Getting a Sugar High (December 28, 2011)
Patterson Bowling: Home of the duckpin (December 23, 2011)
Cork and Fork: A wine paradise (December 2, 2011)
Rodman's Discount Food & Drug : A true one-stop shop (November 30, 2011)
Gardens Ice House: Where stars train (October 10, 2011)
Club Joola: Where table tennis reigns (July 9, 2010)
Tabletop: A bright retail oasis (June 4, 2010)
Woodcraft Artisans: Unique teak furniture (May 13, 2010)
Kam Sam Supermarket - ingredients of the Orient (May 4, 2010)
D.C. smoking ban exceptions lights fire under controversy (March 21, 2010)

Events

Jazz in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden: Art within art through Sept. 10 (June 20, 2010)
Cherry Blossom Festival Ushers in Spring (April 3, 2010)

Leisure Activities

DC YMCA: Where Washington Exercises (March 7, 2012)
Top Places for Washington Concerts and Picnics (March 5, 2012)
Top Washington Gardens (March 2, 2012)
Wolf Trap: Washington's favorite picnic (February 29, 2012)

Neighborhoods

Cleveland Park: Washington's first suburb (March 7, 2012)
Georgetown: Washington's epicenter of society (March 5, 2012)
Bethesda: Where Washington's elite settle (March 2, 2012)
Old Town Alexandria: Then and Now (February 29, 2012)
Silver Spring Maryland: A Sparkle by the D.C. Line (February 24, 2012)
Adams Morgan: Heart and soul of DC's diversity (February 22, 2012)
Foggy Bottom: DC's Oldest Settlement (February 15, 2012)
Chinatown: A preservation of history (January 4, 2012)
Logan Circle: The hipper Dupont (May 18, 2010)
Friendship Heights – an Eastern Rodeo Drive (April 27, 2010)
Washington's Dupont Circle: Keeping the trendy vibe flowing (March 26, 2010)

Opinion

What Would Your Perfect Life Look Like? (March 7, 2012)
IÂ’m Supposed to be Skinny (March 5, 2012)

Restaurants

Center Cafe: Union Station's central people-watching hub (March 7, 2012)
Palette Restaurant: A Better Hotel Restaurant (March 5, 2012)
Churchkey: Comfort food with a scene (March 2, 2012)
2Amys Neopolitan Pizzeria: Pizza 4 families (February 29, 2012)
Circa at Dupont: Hipness + Upscale Food = A Trendy Dupont Spot (February 27, 2012)
Bertha's Mussels: Eat (February 24, 2012)
Julia's Empanadas: Late-Night South American Staples (February 22, 2012)
Osaka, Springfield Offers Hospitality and Fresh Sushi (February 20, 2012)
Bo Brooks: Crab as happy hour (February 17, 2012)
Mobile Food Trucks in Washington: Capitol Food with Eclectic Mobile Fare (February 15, 2012)
Rocco's Capriccio: Little Italy's heart (February 13, 2012)
Bistrot du Coin: French Favorites in Dupont (February 10, 2012)
Agora: Mediterranean in small bites (February 8, 2012)
Penang: Malaysian with Panache (February 6, 2012)
Sushi Taro: A courtly Japanese ritual (February 3, 2012)
Zaytinya: Mega-Mezze Mediterranean at Washington's Gallery Place (February 1, 2012)
Teak Wood: "Wat" a lot of Thai (January 30, 2012)
Harry's Tap Room: Pentagon City's organic restaurant (January 27, 2012)
Sette Osteria: Cozy Wood-Burning Pizza (January 23, 2012)
Skewers Mideastern Restaurant: Middle East's delicious sticks (January 18, 2012)
Peter's Inn: Unsuspecting Fine Dining (January 16, 2012)
Mie n Yu: An American Silk Road Journey (January 13, 2012)
Bethesda Crab House: 50 Years of Crabs (January 9, 2012)
Parkway Deli Silver Spring: A New York State of Mind (January 6, 2012)
Thai Tanic: There's No Sinking Feeling at this Ethnic Restaurant (January 4, 2012)
Clyde's: Reliable Washington Dining (December 26, 2011)
Salt: Because there's real flavor here (December 21, 2011)
Zorba's Cafe: It's all Greek (December 19, 2011)
PJ Clarke's: Your Washington staple (December 14, 2011)
Top Crab Restaurants in DC Area (December 9, 2011)
Shuckers Baltimore: A Favorite Seafood Attraction (November 23, 2011)
Local 16: One of DC's best rooftops (November 21, 2011)
Nick's Riverside Bar & Grill: A place to view and be viewed (November 16, 2011)
Kinkead's: Among Washington's best of the best (November 14, 2011)
Juice Joint: Doing a body good (November 11, 2011)
HankÂ’s Oyster Bar: Where Oysters Meet Dupont (October 31, 2011)
Bethesda Bagels: New York bagels go to Washington (October 28, 2011)
Riptide by the Bay: Crabs, Glorious Crabs (October 26, 2011)
Georgia Brown's: Southern Comfort Food Along the K Street Corridor (October 21, 2011)
Legal Seafoods: Legally Delicious (October 14, 2011)
Farmers & Fishers: Organic by the Waterfront (August 22, 2011)
La Tomate: A Dupont Circle Fixture (August 8, 2011)
Lebanese Taverna DC: Middle Eastern Goodness (July 29, 2011)
Setto Bello: An exquisite Italian eatery in northern Arlington (July 18, 2011)
Luna Cafe: A Healthier Dining Option (February 14, 2011)
Jaleo Restaurant: Uproariously Delicious Tapas (January 10, 2011)
City Lights of China: Bright lights, big menu (November 7, 2010)
Sweet Green: Taking organic to a whole new level (October 9, 2010)
Stoney's Lounge: Laid-back in Logan Circle (October 3, 2010)
The Black Olive: Where fish comes whole (September 20, 2010)
Gertrude's: Food as art (September 15, 2010)
Logan Tavern: Never-disappointing chic American fare in D.C. (September 9, 2010)
Chicken Out: Rotisserie without guilt (August 29, 2010)
Bonaparte Breads: Where Baltimore goes French (August 25, 2010)
Cafe Saint-Ex: Good eats, good times from taxiway to takeoff (August 23, 2010)
America: Our country's national restaurant (August 2, 2010)
Iggie's Pizza: Dog's best friend (August 2, 2010)
Raku: Pan-Asian comfort (August 2, 2010)
Lavandou: A Franco-American experience (July 24, 2010)
Chop't: Salad in the District in 30 seconds (July 16, 2010)
Old Ebbitt Grill: Where food meets history (July 8, 2010)
Red Star Bar & Grill: A homecoming (June 24, 2010)
Woodberry Kitchen: beyond organic (June 22, 2010)
Adela: a Spanish inquisition on your senses (June 20, 2010)
Gifford's Ice Cream & Candy Co: Bringing out Washingtonians' sweet tooth (June 15, 2010)
Obrycki's Crab House and Restaurant: A Baltimore tribute to crabs (June 15, 2010)
Blue Agave: Tequila haven (June 4, 2010)
Suki Asia: A new kind of "fast" food (June 4, 2010)
Hello Cupcake: A cupcake in every neighborhood (May 31, 2010)
MichaelÂ’s Noodles: Authentic Taiwanese food, kept authentic (May 31, 2010)
LevanteÂ’s: A Turkish (and more) delight (May 18, 2010)
Cantler's Riverside Inn: For crab lovers only (May 13, 2010)
The Helmand - a bold Afghani experience (May 13, 2010)
Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe - a taste of native America (April 27, 2010)
Stained Glass Pub: Family-friendly dining (April 6, 2010)
Table Talk: Coffee, eggs and ambience (March 21, 2010)
Ben's Chili Bowl: A local landmark (October 28, 2009)
FireFlies: A funky Alexandria favorite (October 22, 2009)

Schools

L'Academie de Cuisine: Teaching good food (March 7, 2012)
Lucasville School: A lesson in cultural history (March 5, 2012)

Travel

Annapolis, Maryland: America's Sailing Town (March 7, 2012)
Capital Bikeshare: Wheeling around Washington (March 5, 2012)
The Admiral Fell Inn: Historic Boutique Hotel (March 2, 2012)
Washington National Airport: D.C.Â’s Across-the-Potomac Airport (February 24, 2012)

Wedding

Great Spots for DC Wedding Pictures (March 7, 2012)
Historic Homes for DC Weddings (March 5, 2012)