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Winter Happenings: Get out and experience DC in the winter, with ice skating, special events and exhibits and more...
January 1-April 30, 2009
Living the Legacy: Lincoln in DC: DC is joining in a national celebration of Lincoln's 200th birthday with more than 80 special events, programs, hotel packages, restaurant offers and more, starting with an inauguration inspired by Honest Abe himself...
March 28-April 12, 2009
National Cherry Blossom Festival: DC's annual spring celebration of Japanese culture returns...
Winter Happenings: Get out and experience DC in the winter, with ice skating, special events and exhibits and more...
January 1-April 30, 2009
Living the Legacy: Lincoln in DC: DC is joining in a national celebration of Lincoln's 200th birthday with more than 80 special events, programs, hotel packages, restaurant offers and more, starting with an inauguration inspired by Honest Abe himself...
March 28-April 12, 2009
National Cherry Blossom Festival: DC's annual spring celebration of Japanese culture returns...
Inauguration Update
If you're traveling to DC for Inauguration Day, January 20, 2009, click here for official news and tips from locals...
Lincoln 2.0 Inaugural Ball
Toast Barack Obama- or "Lincoln 2.0"- on January 18 at the actual location where Lincoln himself was feted in 1865...
Toast Barack Obama- or "Lincoln 2.0"- on January 18 at the actual location where Lincoln himself was feted in 1865...
100 Free (and almost free) Things to Do in DC
If you're looking for an affordable vacation, take a look at some of the fun, free and almost-free experiences that await you in DC.