About Washington DC

Washington DC, also known as The District, is the capital of the United States and is not part of any state. It's situated between Northern Virginia and Maryland, right on the Potomac River. March is a wonderful time of year to visit DC, with weather in the 50s and 60s and backing up to the Cherry Blossom Festival as the colorful trees begin to bloom.

The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel is only a couple blocks from the Smithsonian National Zoo, which, like all Smithsonian musuems is free to the public. The hotel is also just across the Rock Creek Parkway bridge from the top of Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan, two popular areas for dining, night life, reading a book or getting a coffee.

Some other notable Washington DC landmarks and attractions:

The Smithsonian Museums including the Natural History Museum and Air & Space Museum
Washington Monument, US Capitol, White House
Dupont Circle
Georgetown
The Victorian, hip, U street corridor

Washington DC is a little city with a lot to offer: history, spectacular views, amazing walking tours, outdoor events, sightseeing, dining and nightlife. Here are some resources to help you fill your free time:

DC Resources for SAHM Members

The Best of Washington, DC 2018 [CityPaper]
https://local.washingtoncitypaper.com/publication/best-of-dc/2018

General travel guides
https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/washington-dc
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/washington-dc

Things to Do
https://washington.org/things-do-washington-dc
https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/free-attractions
https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/washington-dc
https://washington.org/visit-dc/free-things-to-do-off-the-beaten-path

Restaurants
https://www.thrillist.com/eat/washington-dc/best-restaurants-washington-dc
https://dc.eater.com/maps/dc-best-restaurants-38
https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/09/13/here-are-the-2019-michelin-star-restaurants-for-dc/
https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/08/23/cheap-eats-around-washington-dc/

Restaurants Near Venue [Open Table]
https://www.opentable.com/landmark/restaurants-near-washington-marriott-wardman-park

National Mall
https://www.nps.gov/nama/index.htm

Inspiring/Beautiful Memorials

Walk or ride a bike around the Memorial Park
https://washington.org/visit-dc/must-see-memorials-monuments-national-mall

Capital Bikeshare
https://www.capitalbikeshare.com

Mall Favorites

National Museum of African American History and Culture
https://nmaahc.si.edu/visit/passes