Destination DC connects summer fun-seekers with hotel deals, free attractions, new exhibitions, events, festivals and more
17th May 2022 (Washington, DC) – Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for the nation’s capital, is pleased to share a selection of new and upcoming experiences in Washington, DC. Summer is the best time to get outside and pair free festivals, grand parks and gardens and Michelin-starred restaurants with DC’s best-known free monuments, memorials and museums. Celebrate Memorial Day, the centennial of the Lincoln Memorial, Independence Day, Juneteenth and much more in DC.
“This summer there are opportunities for in-person events and festivals that we haven’t seen since before the pandemic,” said Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and CEO of Destination DC. “We are looking forward to celebrating the return of festivals and events like Passport DC, Smithsonian Folklife Festival and Capital Pride. Visitors can find value in DC and expect a great summer experience between more than 100 free things to do, hotel deals and more.”
New Hotels and Hotel Deals:
- citizenM Washington DC NoMa – Opening Summer 2022
- Situated in the heart of NoMa near the metro and Union Market, the 292-key property is the city’s second citizenM hotel. Staples of the beloved European brand include king-sized beds, MoodPads, HD-TVs with streaming, free Wi-Fi and rain showers. The hotel will have a ground floor restaurant and bar, meeting space and fitness center. The lower level of the property will have 1,000 sq. ft. of bike storage, showers and changing facilities.
- Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown – Opening May 31, 2022
- Located less than one mile from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena, the hotel features 247 guest rooms, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness center and hot breakfast. Meeting space on the top floor offers views of the U.S. Capitol Building and each room is equipped with a microwave, mini-refrigerator, 43″ TV and in-room safe.
- The Morrow Hotel Washington, DC Curio Collection by Hilton – Opening September 2022
- Worldwide brings a Curio Collection hotel to the Armature Works project in NoMa. The mixed-use project will also include over 600 apartments and around 60,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.
- Capitol Hill Hotel
- For those visiting DC by car, the Park and Stay Package includes deluxe accommodations, daily parking (a $50 value/night), daily continental breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi. The Watergate Book three consecutive nights or more and save 30 percent. A three-night minimum stay is required and there is a 48-hour cancellation policy. Use offer Code MKTSSA. The Churchill Hotel Enjoy breakfast for two daily in the restaurant (a $30 value). Breakfast includes pastries, fruit, yogurt, juice and coffee. The stay also includes deluxe accommodations and free Wi-Fi.
- The Watergate
- Book three consecutive nights or more and save 30 percent. A three-night minimum stay is required and there is a 48-hour cancellation policy. Use offer Code MKTSSA.
- The Churchill Hotel
- Enjoy breakfast for two daily in the restaurant (a $30 value). Breakfast includes pastries, fruit, yogurt, juice and coffee. The stay also includes deluxe accommodations and free Wi-Fi.
Notable Events:
- Filmfest
- DC Citywide | April 22 – May 1, 2022
- The largest and longest-running annual international film festival in DC, Film fest DC returns with a hybrid combination of in-person and virtual screenings.
- Lincoln Memorial Centennial
- Lincoln Memorial | May 2022
- The National Park Service is undertaking a $25 million renovation of the memorial, adding new services and design to enhance the visitor experience. Completion is expected prior to the memorial’s centennial in May and a large in-person community event will take place on May 30.
- Passport DC
- Citywide | May 1-31, 2022
- Returning in person, a month of programming across the city highlights DC’s international culture. The Around the World Embassy Tour and European Union Open House are favorites.
- Capital Pride
- Citywide | June 10-12, 2022
- DC’s LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride Month with street festivals, concerts and a parade.
Source : Agency Inputs
