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What to do, where to stay, and where to eat in Washington, D.C.

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The capital city that John F. Kennedy once panned for its “Southern efficiency and Northern charm” continues to rebuild itself into the world-class cultural and culinary capital it was always meant to be. Sure, it’s still a showcase for the nation’s historical treasures, but D.C. has also become a burgeoning hub for music and—more surprisingly—a foodie’s playground, with hotter-than-thou restaurants opening seemingly every week. Among the political and nonpolitical upheaval, though, the nation’s capital eternally thrills at being the wheeling, dealing center of power for the United States and, in some ways, the world. See the slideshow.

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Washington, D.C. Features

What’s New in Washington, D.C. March, 2008

Washington, D.C.’s Best New Hotels February, 2009

Skip the inauguration, but come after and experience the changes in D.C.’s new—and new-look—hotels.

Going Chic in Washington, D.C. June, 2008

Change has come to the capital, even in advance of the election, thanks to a handful of chic new hotels, shops, and bars.

My Favorite Place: Mary-Louise Parker January, 2009

As D.C. readies itself for an inauguration, the actress talks about the power of the FDR Memorial.

Washington, D.C.: Where to Stay March, 2008

Washington, D.C.: Where to Eat March, 2008

Washington, D.C.: Where to Shop March, 2008

Washington, D.C.: After Dark March, 2008

8 Perfect Day Trips from Washington, D.C. March, 2008