The Mint Julep’s Washington Story Begins at the Willard
By D.C. Crawling A mint julep is easy to recognize by its mint and its silver cup. Its Washington story is less obvious: the Willard’s own timeline credits Kentucky statesman Henry Clay with introducing the drink outside Kentucky at the Round Robin Bar in 1830. One glass leads straight into the capital’s long habit of…
6 Things to Do in Washington, D.C. in November 2026: Six Plans With Good Timing
By D.C. Crawling By mid-November, D.C. has a way of turning one errand into three plans: a parade fills Constitution Avenue, a museum opens after dark, and holiday stalls start appearing downtown. These six ideas give a November visit some shape, with dates to build around and room to follow your own appetite for history,…
A Solo Traveler’s Guide to Washington, D.C.: Big Sights, Easy Company
Washington, D.C. rewards a solo traveler with unusual freedom. You can spend 40 minutes studying one object, change lunch plans at a moment’s notice and walk into a room full of famous portraits knowing none will ask what the plan is next. The city also gives you control over how social the day becomes. Museums…
What Is a History Tour Pub Crawl in Washington, D.C.?
A history tour pub crawl is a guided walking experience that pairs true local stories with stops at historic bars. In Washington, D.C., that means political intrigue, Prohibition schemes and pub tables close enough to the White House to make every punch line feel suspiciously well connected. The basic formula is simple: walk a few…
A Fun One-Day Washington, D.C. Itinerary for Adults
One day in Washington, D.C. can hold presidential artifacts, free art, famous faces, pub stories and a very satisfying dinner. The trick is geographic discipline. This itinerary stays centered around downtown and Penn Quarter, which leaves more time for looking and less time for cross-city commuting. The schedule suits adults who like museums but also…
5 Fall Corporate Outing Ideas in Washington, D.C. Built for Good Conversation
A successful corporate outing gives colleagues a fresh set of shared stories. Washington, D.C. makes that assignment unusually easy in fall, when the air cooperates, the sidewalks invite a walk and the city offers enough intrigue to wake up even the quiet end of the org chart. These five outing ideas balance structure with time…
Washington, D.C. in October 2026: 8 Things to Do When Fall Gets Dramatic
October hands Washington, D.C. a very flattering color palette. Trees flash copper and crimson, sidewalks become pleasantly walkable again, and the calendar fills with events that range from coffee worship to costumed cemetery laps. The city is busy, but it still leaves room for a long lunch and one more museum. Here are eight worthwhile…
The D.C. Bootlegger Who Sold Liquor Inside Congress
Congress wrote the nation’s laws during Prohibition. One enterprising D.C. bootlegger found office space inside the building. George Cassiday, better known as the Man in the Green Hat, supplied liquor to lawmakers for years. His operation mixed political access, astonishing nerve and the sort of workplace delivery service that would give any modern compliance department…
Washington, D.C. in September: 10 Things to Do While the City Gets Its Fall Glow-Up
Cooling temps lead to cool things to do in Washington D.C. in September. Jazz fills the waterfront, festivals fill the streets, museums stay open late, and the monuments shine in the early fall light. At D.C. Crawling, a perfect September day includes hidden history, local taverns and a cold drink. But that’s because we run…
What Is the Tallest Building in Washington, DC?
While you’re visiting, you might hear someone ask, “What is the tallest building in D.C.?” People will debate about the city’s building height regulation, the definition of a building, whether we should account for sea level… The list goes on. While there may not be a right answer, there certainly is a common wrong answer….