Cultural Tourism DC Insider's Guide

Cultural Tourism DC is proud to present the DC Insider’s Guide to Washington, a new blog feature that highlights the best events and attractions in Washington, DC. Cultural Tourism DC’s Insiders Guide calls on notable locals to share their favorite top five attractions and events in Washington.

“Everyone from the first time visitor to the long-time local has their own Insiders Guide of things to do in DC,” said Executive Director Linda Harper, “Visitors and residents trust our website as good place to find information about local attractions and events throughout DC. We are excited to launch this new blog as a forum for recommendations and to start a conversation about the wonderful things happing in DC.”

2012 DC Insiders

Pat Wheeler & Leon Seemann, Outgoing staff, Cultural Tourism DC - September 20, 2012

Zandra Chestnut, Co-founder, Center for Green Urbanism - August 24, 2012

Love-leigh Beasley, Co-owner, Twins Jazz Club - August 17, 2012

Michael Akin, President, Reingold LINK - August 9, 2012

Carolyn Crouch, Founder, Washington Walks - August 2, 2012

Ben Olsen, Head Coach, D.C. United - July 27, 2012

Christine Warnke, Senior Governmental Affairs Advisor, Hogan Lovells - July 19, 2012

Sam Edelstein, Communications Associate-New Media, Cultural Tourism DC - July 12, 2012

Ryan Bos, Executive Director, Capital Pride - June 28, 2012

Anas "Andy" Shallal, Founder, Busboys and Poets - June 14, 2012

Vernard Gray, Founder, CA-Fam III and East River Jazz - June 7, 2012

Kenneth B. Ellerbe, Chief, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department - May 31, 2012

Chuck Hicks, Prominent Member, DC Black History Celebration Committee - May 24, 2012

Doris Thomas, Founder and Company Director, Serenity Players - May 17, 2012

Ambassador Sharon Wilkinson, Senior Vice President and Deputy, Meridian International Center - May 3, 2012

Jeff Swedarsky, Creator & Director, DC Metro Food Tours - April 26, 2012

Michael Kahn, Artistic Director, Shakespeare Theatre Company - April 19, 2012

Duane Gautier, Founder, President, and CEO, ARCH Development Corporation - April 12, 2012

Diana Mayhew, Executive Director, National Cherry Blossom Festival - April 5, 2012

Angela Franco, President & CEO, Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - March 29, 2012

Jordana Pomeroy, Chief Curator, National Museum of Women in the Arts - March 22, 2012

Page Harrington, Executive Director, Sewall-Belmont House & Museum - March 15, 2012

Alexander Ovechkin, Hockey Player, Washington Capitals - March 8, 2012

Missy Frederick, "Top Shelf" Columnist, Washington Business Journal - March 5, 2012

Carla Hall, Chef and Television Host, The Chew - March 2, 2012

Lars Beese, Embassy Chef, Royal Danish Embassy - March 1, 2012

Tim Carman, Food Writer, Washington Post - February 23, 2012

Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, Ford's Theatre - February 16, 2012

Carolyn Hax, Advice Columnist, Washington Post - February 9, 2012

Steven Jumper, Director of Corporate Public Policy, WGL Holdings, Inc. - February 2, 2012

Tommy McFLY, "Tommy Show" Host, 94.7 FRESH FM - January 26, 2012

Sarah Newman, Curator, Corcoran Gallery of Art - January 19, 2012

Maurice Jackson, Author and Professor, Georgetown University - January 12, 2012

Paul R. Tetreault, Director, Ford's Theatre - January 5, 2012

2011 DC Insiders

List of recommendations

Top 12 of 2011

2010 DC Insiders

List of recommendations

Top 10 of 2010

Last year, Cultural Tourism DC asked DC Insiders to share their favorite top five places and events in Washington. Check out their recommendations. View our list of the Top 10 places selected by Cultural Tourism DC's Insiders in 2010. Each one of these attractions is sure to delight, boasting magnificent architecture, tranquil scenery, and fascinating history. Best of all, they are free of charge!


Cultural Tourism DC invites everyone to join the conversation. Residents and visitors please tweet your favorites using the #DCinsider hashtag or e-mail their recommendations to info@CulturalTourismDC.org

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