Washington DC - July 15, 2026

🍽️ See What DC Is Serving This Summer

Catch world-class tennis, plan ahead for Restaurant Week, explore...

The graphic displays the handwritten text “November 26–27, 2025” with a teal underline on a black background.

Wide view of the stadium court at the Mubadala DC Open, with tennis players competing before spectators.

Mubadala DC Open Tennis Tournament

One of DC's biggest summer traditions returns July 25 – Aug. 2 with world-class tennis, fan experiences and exciting matchups. Watch top-ranked players like Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Venus Williams, Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula compete at the District's premier professional tennis tournament.

Game, Set, Match

Chef Anthony Jones preparing citrus in a restaurant kitchen while working at a countertop.

Eat Around DC with
Top Chef's
Anthony Jones

From neighborhood favorites to iconic standouts, the executive chef at Marcus DC shares the restaurants, markets and local gems that shaped his journey as one of the area's rising culinary stars.

Dig In

Person serving a plate of seared scallops beside flatbread and shared dishes on a restaurant table.

Savor Summer Restaurant Week

Plan ahead for one of the region's biggest culinary celebrations, featuring specially priced menus at 200+ restaurants from Aug. 24-30. Explore DC's vibrant dining scene with award-winning cuisine, neighborhood favorites and global flavors.

Make Your Reservations

Playtime, Reimagined

Each summer, the National Building Museum transforms its iconic Great Hall with a one-of-a-kind installation. This year's interactive exhibition, THE PLAYGROUND, invites kids and adults alike to climb, build, explore and play through Aug. 30.

Learn More

Overhead view of the National Building Museum’s PLAYGROUND exhibition, featuring hands-on building stations, a sand play area, foam blocks and a wooden maze.

Visitors exploring a gallery at the National Gallery of Art, with one visitor seated on a bench while others admire framed landscape paintings on the walls.

Sponsored Content by National Gallery of Art

Explore the Nation’s Art Museum this Summer!

Take a journey through 250 years of American art – from renowned icons to hidden gems. Join us to explore for free.

Plan Your Free Visit

Illuminated National Geographic Museum entrance at night with the iconic yellow rectangle frame sculpture.

See Things You Could Only Imagine

NOW OPEN: Visit the National Geographic Museum of Exploration and be among the first to explore.

Buy Tickets

CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical

CrazySexyCool is packed with iconic songs (“No Scrubs,” “Waterfalls,” “Creep”), electrifying choreography and the story of one of music’s most influential groups.

Get Your Tickets

Discounted Tickets to the National Law Enforcement Museum

20% Off Admission to George Washington's Mount Vernon

Explore Rock Creek Park

We The People Itinerary: A DC Journey Through Love, Art & History

Wasington, DC Center Stage for America's 250th throughout 2026

There's Only One DC250:
Free Digital Passport

Limited-Time Events & Experiences

Discover the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft

SIGNATURE PARTNERS

Copyright © 2026 Destination DC
Our address is 901 7th Street NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20001-3719
Toll-Free: 1-800-422-8644 | Phone: 202-789-7000
Destination DC is committed to protecting the privacy of its members, customers and contacts. Please review the terms of Destination DC's privacy policy.

Please do not reply to this email as we are unable to respond from this address. To ensure continued delivery of this newsletter, please add [email protected] to your email address book. If you do not wish to receive future email, click here.

To advertise in this email or in any Destination DC products, please contact [email protected].