http://dc.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-22T06:55:51Z Wed, 22 May 2013 06:55:51 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/23/memorial-day-in-washington-dc.htm <a href="http://dc.about.com/od/hoildaysseasonalevents/a/MemorialDay.htm"><img SRC=" http://z.about.com/d/dc/1/0/r/O/18_dsc_0250mem_lrg_copy.jpg" hspace="5" align="left" width="170" height="113"></a>On Memorial Day, Washington, DC honors our veterans and famous Americans with many special events and it is a great time to visit the monuments and national memorials. The Memorial ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/23/memorial-day-in-washington-dc.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/23/memorial-day-in-washington-dc.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 06:47:23 +0000 2013-05-23T06:47:23Z http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/22/visit-annapolis-maryland.htm <a href="http://dc.about.com/od/daytripsgetaways/a/Annapolis.htm"><img SRC=" http://z.about.com/d/dc/1/0/P/E/EgoAlleybog.jpg" hspace="5" align="left" width="150" height="129"></a>Annapolis, the state capital of Maryland, is an easy day trip from Washington, DC. Annapolis is a fun place to explore, with lots of great museums, ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/22/visit-annapolis-maryland.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/22/visit-annapolis-maryland.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 06:55:51 +0000 2013-05-22T06:55:51Z http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/21/adult-swim-pool-parties-at-the-capitol-skyline-hotel.htm <img SRC=" http://0.tqn.com/d/dc/1/0/e/l/1/Adult-Swim.jpg" hspace="5" align="right" width="200" height="121"></a>During the summer months, the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.capitolskyline.com">Capitol Skyline Hotel</a> in Washington DC offers an adult only pool party every Sunday. The Vegas-style pool parties feature local DJs, celebrity appearances, fashion shows, ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/21/adult-swim-pool-parties-at-the-capitol-skyline-hotel.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/21/adult-swim-pool-parties-at-the-capitol-skyline-hotel.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 14:42:48 +0000 2013-05-21T14:42:48Z http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/21/play-miniature-golf-at-the-national-building-museum.htm <img SRC=" http://0.tqn.com/d/dc/1/0/8/p/1/MiniGolf.jpg" hspace="5" align="left" width="148" height="200"></a>Think miniature golf courses are only at the beach or the far out suburbs? There actually are some places to play within a short drive from the city. This ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/21/play-miniature-golf-at-the-national-building-museum.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/21/play-miniature-golf-at-the-national-building-museum.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 07:41:48 +0000 2013-05-21T07:41:48Z http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/20/water-parks-in-maryland-and-virginia.htm <img SRC=" http://z.about.com/d/dc/1/0/P/e/waterplay.jpg" hspace="5" align="left" width="113" height="170"></a>The local water parks are set to open for the season. Take the kids for a fun day in the sun and cool off while sliding town a big water ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/20/water-parks-in-maryland-and-virginia.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/20/water-parks-in-maryland-and-virginia.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 06:39:21 +0000 2013-05-20T06:39:21Z http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/19/ranger-fit-challenge-at-anacostia-park.htm Here's a fun way to get active and physically fit this summer while enjoying scenic river views and evening sunsets in Washington DC. Join the staff at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dc.about.com/od/dcparks/a/AnacostiaPark.htm">Anacostia Park</a> for ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/19/ranger-fit-challenge-at-anacostia-park.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/19/ranger-fit-challenge-at-anacostia-park.htm Sun, 19 May 2013 14:03:22 +0000 2013-05-19T14:03:22Z http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/19/dc-crab-cake-competition.htm Do you love crab cakes? Here's a great opportunity to critique some of the region's best. The American Institute of Wine and Food and The Source by Wolfgang Puck are ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/19/dc-crab-cake-competition.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/19/dc-crab-cake-competition.htm Sun, 19 May 2013 11:24:19 +0000 2013-05-19T11:24:19Z http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/19/madame-tussauds-washington-dc-to-unveil-new-wax-figure-of-justin-bieber.htm <img SRC=" http://0.tqn.com/d/dc/1/0/z/y/1/Justin-Bieber-MT.jpg" hspace="5" align="right" width="200" height="141"></a><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dc.about.com/od/museums/a/MadameTussauds.htm">Madame Tussauds Washington DC</a> has announced that it will debut a new and updated wax figure of music superstar Justin Bieber on Friday, June 21, 2013. Giving Bieber fans a ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/19/madame-tussauds-washington-dc-to-unveil-new-wax-figure-of-justin-bieber.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/19/madame-tussauds-washington-dc-to-unveil-new-wax-figure-of-justin-bieber.htm Sun, 19 May 2013 08:47:32 +0000 2013-05-19T08:47:32Z http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/18/may-is-national-strawberry-month.htm <img SRC=" http://0.tqn.com/d/dc/1/0/K/m/1/strawberries.jpg" hspace="5" align="left" width="200" height="141"></a>Local Strawberries are in season just in time for National Strawberry Month! According to the USDA National Agriculture Statistic Service's Agricultural Census, Maryland farms harvest approximately 248 acres of strawberries ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/18/may-is-national-strawberry-month.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/18/may-is-national-strawberry-month.htm Sat, 18 May 2013 14:43:57 +0000 2013-05-18T14:43:57Z http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/17/washington-dc-events-weekend-picks-11.htm See a guide to the top events going on this weekend in the Washington, DC area, including Maryland and Northern Virginia. If you are looking for a different weekend, please ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/17/washington-dc-events-weekend-picks-11.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dc.about.com/b/2013/05/17/washington-dc-events-weekend-picks-11.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 05:33:29 +0000 2013-05-17T05:33:29Z