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.”
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
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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