George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and the commissioners of DC judged the competition. Jefferson submitted drawings for the White House design himself, but Irish architect James Hoban won the ...

If you've never been to Washington, D.C. before, plan to spend some time along the Tidal Basin, an approximately 107-acre pond encircled by a 2.1-mile loop trail. Constructed to use the strong ...

Christmas is a magical time of year in Washington ... craving even more Christmas in DC, be sure to check out our Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for DC Kids. The US Botanic Garden is ...