Welcome to Travel Channel’s Guide to Washington, DC! We’re here to help you plan your stay while you’re at The Cable Show. Here are our picks of what to do while you’re in the US’ capital city. This travel guide is all you’ll need to make your plans.
Remember this guide and visit it often for information on DC’s must-see attractions, the best restaurants, the swankiest bars, noteworthy local events and much more!
1. BEST RESTAURANTS NEAR DC’S CONVENTION CENTER
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After a long day of crisscrossing DC’s convention center, its easy to cop out when it comes to dining out. Resist the temptation to order out and check out these top dining spots nearby.
2. HAVE A DRINK IN DOWNTOWN DC
Jim Webb
DC has plenty of completely unique, world-class drinking establishments — whether youre in the mood for a local microbrew or an expertly-crafted cocktail, these bars are sure to please.
3. DC CULTURE AND NIGHTLIFE ATTRACTIONS
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From the DC Jazz Fest to a Washington Nationals baseball game, we put together a quick list of must-see events for people attending The Cable Show 2013.
4. WASHINGTON DC MONUMENTS
Today, visitors to our nation’s capital can keep infinitely busy with artsy, scientific, political and historic happenings.
5. DC’S OVERLOOKED MEMORIALS
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Youve heard of DCs famous memorials around the National Mall. But the nation’s capital has many others worth checking out, too. So ditch the guidebook and discover these overlooked DC memorials.
6. PRESIDENTIAL HANGOUTS IN DC
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