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For the past several months, you haven’t needed to look too far for a fright.

15 Spooky Ways to Celebrate Halloween in DC This Year

Roaming Rooster

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Foggy Bottom is finally getting the dining destination that it deserves—and in a major way.

This Brand-New DC Food Hall Is Making Foggy Bottom a Dining Destination

Swingers Dupont Circle

Entertainment

Thrillist's entertainment section covers every facet of popular culture. If you care about television, music, film, or celeb news; we've got it covered.

Entertainment - Latest Entertainment & Pop Culture News - Thrillist

As the nights grow longer and the weather grows cooler, it is only seasonally appropriate that you get a little closer to that special someone, and find a few creative ways to spark (or re-spark) a romantic connection.

Where to Go on a Date in DC This Fall

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Drink

It’s fair to say that working from home has managed to crossover from being a temporary trend to the new default for many one-time office workers.

The Best Coffee Shops and Other Spots to Work Remotely in DC

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If you haven’t laminated your COVID-19 vaccine card or downloaded an app to prove your vaccination status, it’s time to do so.

These DC Bars and Restaurants Now Require Vaccination Proof for Entry

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Much of DC’s vibrant cultural landscape has been on hiatus for the last year and change—but as the city comes roaring back to life, there’s a new venue on the scene.

This Epic Entertainment Venue Is DC's Newest Must-Visit Destination

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Of the many national treasures to be found in Washington, DC, some of the most impressive collections are housed in the many museums around the District.

9 Museum Exhibits to Check Out in DC Before They Disappear 

Summer Games

<p>Welcome to Thrillist’s guide to the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo. The Games, which were postponed until 2021 due to COVID-19, take place from July 23 through August 8.</p>


Summer Games: Breaking Down the 2020 Tokyo Games

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If there’s one city in the US to express your patriotic pride as some of our most accomplished athletes travel to Tokyo to represent the country, it’s certainly in our nation’s capital.

Where to Watch the Olympics in DC

El Centro, D. F.

If vacation starts the moment you set foot in an airport, that means your first vacation meal could be coming from the sea of pre-packaged sandwiches and salads found at newsstands.

The Best Places to Eat and Drink at DC's Reagan National Airport

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Lifestyle

There are few better ways to celebrate a return to normalcy than with a hearty dose of nostalgia.

First Look: A Grown-Up Mini Golf Course With a Food Hall Lands in DC

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If DC has a flavor, it is undoubtedly mambo sauce.

Meet the Teenager Carrying on DC's Mambo Sauce Tradition

If there is a better way to take in the sights and sounds of our nation’s capital than perched atop the city with a drink in hand, we have yet to find it.

15 Spooky Ways to Celebrate Halloween in DC This Year

Murder mystery dinner parties, ghost tours around the National Mall, and more.

This Brand-New DC Food Hall Is Making Foggy Bottom a Dining Destination

Western Market is now home to local favorites and new fast-casual concepts.

Where to Go on a Date in DC This Fall

It’s time to get cozy.

The Best Coffee Shops and Other Spots to Work Remotely in DC

It’s time for a change of scenery.

These DC Bars and Restaurants Now Require Vaccination Proof for Entry

More and more restaurants are getting on board.

This Epic Entertainment Venue Is DC's Newest Must-Visit Destination

The new 850-seat venue will host comedians, musical acts, and podcast recordings.

9 Museum Exhibits to Check Out in DC Before They Disappear

A must-see bucket list for locals and tourists alike.

Where to Watch the Olympics in DC

Wake up early and go for the gold.

The Best Places to Eat and Drink at DC's Reagan National Airport

Airport food doesn’t have to be boring.

First Look: A Grown-Up Mini Golf Course With a Food Hall Lands in DC

Swingers' Dupont Circle opening marks the first US location for this London-born chain.

Meet the Teenager Carrying on DC's Mambo Sauce Tradition

Andy Burton, the founder of Uncle Dell's Mambo Sauce, tells us how this condiment became a staple of DC's culinary history.

The Best Rooftop Bars in DC

Take in sweeping views of the District.