“But Virginia is so far,” said every District dweller ever. “Wine tour? Ok fine.” An afternoon spent sipping vino at your leisure sounds like bliss, especially for workaholic Washingtonians who could use a siesta. So we decided to take a closer look at the hidden gems right here in D.C.’s …

Arlington, Virginia was voted 2018’s “Fittest City in America” by the American Fitness Index – and D.C. remains on the top of that list. In fact, we’re willing to bet that if you’re a Washingtonian reading this right now, you probably have a FitBit on your wrist. It’s really no wonder …

For many Washingtonians, the day begins with a cup of joe from the coffee shop around the corner. Monday through Friday, these joints are packed like cans of sardines with congressmen, lawyers, students, entrepreneurs — the full gamut of city folk. But only in recent years has D.C. experienced  a …

  The bizarre practice of pardoning a turkey at the White House has made its way into late-night comedy, political cartoons, and even an episode of the “The West Wing” over the years. On Wednesday, the highly anticipated event will be live-streamed at 2:40 p.m. EST and viewers can tune …

With Halloween in the rearview and long holiday shopping lines up ahead, a new artisan craft market in DC offers an alternative to that dreaded trip to the mall. FamousDC sat down with Steadfast Supply creator Virginia Arrisueño to discuss her vision for the market and what Washingtonians can expect to …

D.C. is joining the prestigious ranks of New York, San Francisco, and Chicago today with the release of its first Michelin Guide that spotlights the burgeoning restaurant scene. Not historically pegged for fine dining, D.C.’s reputation as a foodie city has been elevated in recent years due to additions of …

It’s almost Labor Day weekend, which means summer is coming to a close and wearing white will soon be outlawed. The Washington, DC area has some great festivities planned — from patriotic festivals to state fairs and regattas on the water. Whatever your fancy, you’ll find something great to do. …

Although he has been called many names over the years — Han Solo, Indiana Jones, President James Marshall, Jack Ryan, Dr. Richard Kimble — Harrison Ford is known as an American patriot who possesses every critical fiber of political swagger one needs to capture the 2016 presidency. In a time …

We’re just about halfway through summer and DC has come alive again! If you’re on a budget, or just plain broke like most of us, we’ve got your Friday night plans covered with free activities ranging from outdoor concerts to movies with exceptional city vista backdrops. There’s nothing better than …

In Washington, it’s simple enough to observe that there are two types of people roaming the city streets: type A and type B. While type B’s should be respected in their own right for their cavalier swagger and happy-go-lucky attitude about red line delays, I think I speak for all …

Blame it on Veep, House of Cards, or just Congress in general, people are completely enamored with the Hill, along with its cast of dysfunctional characters including congressman, senators, reporters, and staffers alike. Capitol Hill is also home to two of the District’s most popular neighborhoods which are located mere …

Leave your tents and sleeping bags at home: there’s a new trend that’s making its way around the U.S. called “glamping” – that’s glamorous camping, of course.  So what exactly does glamping entail, you might ask? Imagine trading in hard-to-assemble tents and Boy Scout-sized rations of food with the first …

It used to be that if you supported a particular candidate, you wore their pin. Needless to say, those days are long gone, and getting the bragging rights for the best presidential contender swag has become a competition of its own. Last year, The New York Times criticized Ted Cruz’s …

Google’s New Patent Would Enable You to Vote Online. Can you imagine electing the next president of the United States with a simple click? Google was recently awarded a new patent that outlines a proprietary voter user interface (or VUI for those of us who can only handle three letters …

So you’re single this Valentine’s Day? Most District dwellers are. It turns out that more than 50% of adults living in D.C. are single, according to data from a recent Martin Prosperity Institute study. With an abundance of events curated for the unattached-only crowd, D.C. tops the list of great …