Smithsonian museums, National Zoo reopenings bring flocks of visitors

Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are welcoming members of the public back after weeks of closures because of the government shutdown.

Another Victim of the Shutdown: Tourism in the Nation’s Capital

The government shutdown, now the country’s longest, is fueling a continued trend of declining tourism to Washington.

DC tourism has taken a hit

Without tourists, “everything from the small mom-and-pop sandwich shops to the larger entities are impacted,” Elliott ...

Inside Washington DC’s International Spy Museum: Secrets and disguises revealed

To enter the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC, I had considered lowering myself by cable to avoid alarms. Deciding ...
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A Museum Lover’s Guide to Maryland’s Glenstone

Founded by Emily and Mitch Rales, the museum’s galleries, outdoor sculptures and rolling landscape invite artful ...
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'So happy': Tourists flock to Washington museums after US shutdown

Nick Adams couldn't help but smile as he showed his son the planes hanging in Washington's Air and Space Museum, which ...

The Weekend Scene: What to do in the DC area through Nov. 16

Yes, do call it a comeback weekend! The Smithsonian museums and National Zoo are starting to reopen. The Washington Spirit is trying to earn a spot in its second consecutive NWSL Championship. Plus, a ...