#1 Coolest City in America

Forbes magazine

#1 Lonely Planet's Top Cities for 2015

Lonely Planet 2014

#1 Most Walkable City

Brookings Institute 2013

#3 Best Cities for Families to Visit

Parents magazine 2013

#4 Top 10 Cities for Luxury Travel

survey for Resonance Consultancy 2013

DC Cool

Gone are the days of DC as the sleepy government town with nothing but politicians and steak and martini spots. In 2014 we launched “DC Cool” a marketing campaign aimed at showcasing DC as locals know the city – a city of charming neighborhoods and beautiful historic architecture, an exciting dining scene, a thriving arts and culture community, nightlife and live music and yes, of course, museums, monuments and memorials.

To dive deeper and get a feel for DC Cool, please visit: www.DCcool.com

Luxe DC

Luxury travel is becoming ever more important to premier destinations throughout the globe, and Washington, DC is no exception. That's why we've launched Luxe DC to connect affluent visitors with luxury. Thanks to a wealth of luxury, historical and exclusive product, Washington, DC is uniquely positioned to provide affluent travelers and incentive customers with the one-of-a-kind, high-end experiences they desire. The Luxe DC program works closely with the brands these travelers trust, from highly rated hotels and restaurants to providing unforgettable events. This program will be launching soon. Please contact us for more details.

Destination DC Contacts:

Alicia Malone, International Media Relations Manager  +1-202-789-7053 Alicia.Malone@DestinationDC.com
Sarah Maciejewski, Director of Communications  +1-202-789-7046 Sarah.Maciejewski@DestinationDC.com

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