Tagged: national-mall

D.C. Has a New Must-See Attraction, Says Author of Latest Frommer’s Guide

"To be totally honest, this was probably the most challenging travel editorial project that I’ve done," says Jess Moss, coauthor of the just-released Frommer's EasyGuide to Washington,…

Spock’s Ears and Other Major Changes Coming to the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum

Two of the most iconic appendages in sci-fi are going on permanent display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The institution…

Closed for Three Years, D.C.'s Washington Monument Finally Has a Reopening Date

The Washington Monument in America's capital will reopen to the public on Thursday, September 19, the National Park Service has announced. The 555-foot-tall marble-and-granite obelisk…

Oldest Building on D.C.'s National Mall Reopens After Restoration

You've probably never heard of the Lockkeeper's House in Washington, D.C.There's a good reason for that. It's been closed for decades. But this unassuming stone building at the corner…

New Hotels, a Hostel at Chernobyl, and the National Mall's Oldest Building: Today's Travel Briefing

JUNE 14, 2017 HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS: A MID-PRICED TRUMP CHAIN AND THE FIRST WEST ELM HOTEL LOCATIONTwo widely known brands have recently made announcements that could have a big impact on…

5 Capitol Reasons to Head to Washington, DC in the Next 6 Months

The United States Congress may be in a constant gridlock, but nothing stays the same for long in the United States’ Capitol. Here’s what visitors to this always-fascinating city can…

Drinks at Sea: Should You Buy a Beverage Package on a Cruise?

Most cruises include the cabin, meals, entertainment, and activities in the fare -- though you'll have to pay extra for drinks, such as bottled water, soda, wine, beer, cocktails, and…

Travel Writing 101: What is Good Travel Writing?

As I mentioned in part three of this series, Red Smith, a famed sportswriter a few decades back, said, "Writing is easy, you just sit down at the typewriter and open a vein." (For…

Download This: Homegrown Podcast Tours Give You a Local's Look

With new technologies come new ways to waste our time and make our lives more complicated instead of easier -- or so I jokingly say every time I have to upgrade something I own.…