Moon Washington DC: Neighborhood Walks, Historic Highlights, Beloved Local Spots (Travel Guide)

From strolling the National Mall to hobnobbing at happy hour, get to know the nation's capital with Moon Washington DC.
*Navigate the Neighbourhoods: Follow one of our guided neighbourhood walks through the National Mall, Dupont Circle, U Street, and more
*Explore the City: Snap the perfect photo of the Washington Monument, stand where MLK delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, and visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Walk the halls of Frederick Douglass's home, journey through the incredible Smithsonian museums, or tour the U.S. Capitol from dome to crypt. Paddleboat along the Potomac during cherry blossom season and shop the boutiques in Georgetown
*Get a Taste of DC: Chow down on a late-night half-smoke at Ben's Chili Bowl or grab brunch and a new book from Busboys and Poets. Dig into diverse, authentic fare from Ethiopia, Afghanistan, the Philippines, and more, savour Michelin-starred seafood at a waterfront restaurant, or order up a Chesapeake crab cake at a neighbourhood joint
*Bars and Nightlife: Watch a groundbreaking performance at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, catch a live band at the 9:30 Club, or dance to a DJ set at the Black Cat. Sip scotch where former presidents once did, try a five-course cocktail tasting menu, or kick back with a beer and chips at a quintessential DC dive bar
* Local Advice: DC journalist Samantha Sault shares her love of the nation's capital
*Strategic, Flexible Itineraries including the three-day best of DC, four days with kids, and day trips to Alexandria, Annapolis and Easton, and Shenandoah National Park
*Tips for Travelers including where to stay and how to navigate the Metro, plus advice for international visitors, LGBTQ+ travellers, seniors, travellers with disabilities, and families
*Maps and Tools like background information on the history and culture of DC, full-colour photos, colour-coded neighbourhood maps, and an easy-to-read foldout map to use on the go
With Moon Washington DC's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of the city.

Expanding your trip? Check out Moon Virginia & Maryland. Visiting more of America's cities? Try Moon Boston or Moon New York City.

Samantha Sault has covered the intersection of politics and culture for more than a decade. She began her career on the low rungs of the mastheads of policy journals, including The Weekly Standard, where she wrote about national politics as well as fashion and pop culture. For nearly three years, she wrote a weekly column for The Washington Times with her arts, culture, and nightlife picks for locals. She has covered international fashion weeks in New York, London, and Hong Kong and has also managed communications for the organization that lobbies on behalf of American fashion brands and retailers.

After growing up in the metropolitan DC area, Samantha has a deep understanding of both how Washington works and has evolved, and a genuine love for the swamp. She learned how to use the Metro from a young age, first to visit Smithsonian museums as a child, and later to attend concerts and break curfew as a teenager. After graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a BA in government and politics, she moved to Dupont Circle, where she has lived for more than 10 years.

In addition to The Weekly Standard and The Washington Times, Samantha's writing has appeared in Washington Life magazine and Independent Journal Review. Her work can also be found at www.samanthasault.com.