Short, dated notes on what changes from one season to the next: sunset times, events on the Mall and the tickets. The guides cover the evergreen questions.
DC monuments in winter 2026Sunset by about 4:46 p.m. in December, the National Christmas Tree, the cold, what to wear and the warmest ways to tour.Read the post →
Cherry blossoms 2027The centennial festival, 20 March to 11 April 2027: peak bloom, Night in Bloom, the Tidal Basin after dark and the tour with a blossom walk.Read the post →
Washington Monument ticketsHow the free timed tickets work in 2026: the 30-day and day-before releases, the $1 fee, walk-ups, closures and the tour upgrade.Read the post →