Explore the Obamas’ Backyard: Plan Your Next DC Vacation
the Obama Way
You’ve done DC the traditional way, now take another
trip the presidential way. Destination DC has designed an itinerary based on Obama hotspots throughout the city.
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DC is Pretty in Pink during the National Cherry Blossom Festival
More than one million residents and DC visitors will be dazzled by
more than 200 cultural performances, nearly 100 special events and of course,
the breathtaking Yoshino cherry blossoms during the 97th annual National Cherry Blossom Festival.
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Embassies Open Their Doors
for Passport DC this Spring
Washington, DC's embassies are once again
opening their doors to showcase the sights and sounds of some of the world's most interesting countries.
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DC’s Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration Continues with Spring
& Summer Events
Star-studded concerts, family festivals, the re-dedication
of one of DC’s best-loved memorials and even a gathering of Lincoln re-enactors
give Honest Abe fans more reasons to join in “Living the Legacy: Lincoln
in DC,” DC’s latest citywide cultural tourism celebration.
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Summer Preview
Summer
is just around the corner, and free festivals and great getaway packages make
DC one of the coolest destinations.
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Biking DC: A Capital City for Cyclists
While there’s
no question that DC is a city well-suited for exploring on two feet, it’s
also a great place to discover on two wheels. Forty miles of newly-added bike
lanes, coupled with more than 800 miles of biking trails throughout the metro
region make DC an ideal city for cyclists.
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Washington, DC’s Restaurants
Celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival® with Cherry Picks
In
its seventh year, the Cherry Picks program showcases the culinary creativity of
DC area chefs and restaurateurs by highlighting cherry-flavored and blossom-inspired dishes during the festival.
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What's
New on the DC Restaurant Scene
DC ups the ante with new restaurant
ventures, while newcomers like H Street Country Club and Buddha Bar add flair
to Washington's culinary scene.
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Hotel Updates
New luxury properties
and major renovations round out this list of District hotel updates.
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Upcoming Exhibitions
Terra
Cotta Warriors, Abe Lincoln's eye for photography and African American celebrations
top off the list of new exhibits in DC.
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For more information, contact:
Rebecca Pawlowski,
Director of Communications, 202-789-7099, rebecca.pawlowski@destinationdc.com
Carla Barry-Austin,
Media Relations
Manager (Domestic/Consumer), 202-789-7072,
carla.barry-austin@destinationdc.com
Chris Gieckel,
Media Relations Manager (International
& Trade), 202-789-7053, chris.gieckel@destinationdc.com
