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Thrillist Weekend Guides

Thrillist's guide to everything you can do this weekend and this month—from hot new restaurants to art exhibits to outdoor activities.

Thrillist Weekend Guides: Everything Happening This Weekend and This Month

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Events

‘Tis the season for some good news, are we right?

Drink at a Holiday Pop-Up Bar and a Treehouse Rooftop Lounge This Weekend in DC

All Time Greats

Thrillist's All-Time Greats features bucket list experiences—everything from what to see, eat, and do in cities around the U.S. like NYC, Los Angeles, Miami, and more.

All Time Greats: Best Things to Do in the U.S. for Your Bucket List

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In recent years, Washington DC has done a lot to shed its suit-and-tie reputation.

The 18 All-Time Greatest Things to Do in Washington DC

Holiday Festivals

Thrillist's 'Holiday Festivals' showcases some of the best holiday-time festivals across the globe, detailing where they are located and when they run.

Holiday Festivals: Seasonal Celebrations to Visit Around the World

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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

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The most wonderful time of year is finally here and with it, a calendar full of festive events throughout DC.

How to Have a Magical Holiday Season in Washington DC

Nightlife Guides

From live music to hidden karaoke bars, dance clubs, pop-up comedy shows, and everything in between, we’re highlighting the best things to do at night in your favorite cities.

Nightlife Guides: The Best Things to Do at Night Near You

Lifestyle

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People know DC for its buttoned-up, work-obsessed vibe—and for good reason.

The Ultimate Guide to DC Nightlife

First Look

Thrillist takes you inside the hottest new restaurants, from upscale destinations to casual cafes.

First Look - Thrillist

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If anyone were to doubt that museums in Washington DC and its general art scene were booming, the last few years’ wealth of innovative exhibits, new museums, and a growing mural scene would prove them wrong.

Inside the Newly Reopened National Museum of Women in the Arts

Nation

Unplug Week

The dog days of summer are the perfect time to put up your out of office message, power down your laptop, and get lost. Thrillist explores new, creative ways travelers these days are turning off their devices and tuning in.

Unplug Week: Explore Your City and Travel the World Disconnected

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Eastern Canada’s Newfoundland and Labrador evokes a lot of postcard imagery, from towering fjords to puffin-lined shores and quaint villages.

Go Blissfully Off the Grid Along Canada's Secluded Eastern Shore

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It’s estimated that 1.4% of Washington, DC’s population are spies—that’s a fairly staggering percentage for a relatively small city with just over 700,000 residents.

Spy Tourism Lets You Live Out Your Secret Agent Fantasies in Washington DC

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Once summer (and all of its humidity) officially descends on DC, along with a beach day, what’s also very necessary is a total escape from the District.

Escape DC on a Summer Road Trip to These Easy Nearby Destinations

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There’s nothing really like the Fourth of July in Washington DC.

Fireworks, Monuments, and Rooftop Bars: A Guide to Independence Day in America’s Capital

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Chances are, if you’ve been living in DC for more than a hot minute, you’re intimately acquainted with some of our best-known parks like Rock Creek Park; DC’s central, and much wooded tract of land, Meridian Hill Park, where a weekend picnic is practically a rite of passage for living here; and Lincoln Park, where groups of friends, babies, and dogs gather in equal measure.

Madeline Weinfield

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Drink at a Holiday Pop-Up Bar and a Treehouse Rooftop Lounge This Weekend in DC

Fun things to do in Washington DC this weekend.

The 18 All-Time Greatest Things to Do in Washington DC

Sip craft cocktails, visit world-class cultural institutions, and tour all the monuments.

How to Have a Magical Holiday Season in Washington DC

The ultimate guide to the best festive events, pop-up bars, and holiday markets in DC this season.

The Ultimate Guide to DC Nightlife

Beloved dives, gargantuan clubs, and swanky gin dens.

Inside the Newly Reopened National Museum of Women in the Arts

Of all the DC museums, this institution is a must.

Go Blissfully Off the Grid Along Canada's Secluded Eastern Shore

Come for the unplugged vibes, stay for the arctic foxes.

Spy Tourism Lets You Live Out Your Secret Agent Fantasies in Washington DC

Spend a night at The Watergate Hotel’s infamous room and visit the International Spy Museum.

Escape DC on a Summer Road Trip to These Easy Nearby Destinations

It’s time for a weekend getaway from DC.

Fireworks, Monuments, and Rooftop Bars: A Guide to Independence Day in America’s Capital

Here’s where to go for Fourth of July in Washington DC this year.

Your Next DC Picnic Should Be at One of These Hidden Outdoor Spaces

Text the group chat! These gorgeous DC parks are perfect for your next warm-weather outing.

DC’s Stunning Cherry Blossoms Are a National Treasure to Behold

From the iconic Tidal Basin to hidden gems, the best places to see cherry blossoms in DC this spring.

Where to Stay on Your Next Trip to DC

The ultimate guide to DC’s best neighborhoods for your next getaway or staycation.