Experience the splendor of fall with family travel to Washington, D.C.

© Arlo Hotels
Book your stay at a new, newly renovated or newly rebranded hotel. Arlo Washington, D.C. is expected to debut this fall. The Westin Georgetown, Washington, D.C. and Washington Marriott at Metro Center completed renovations this summer. Le Méridien Madison, Washington, D.C.; Grand Hyatt Washington; The Quincy Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection; and Salamander Washington, D.C. will debut rebrands and renovations this fall.
Numerous exhibits, special events and festivals take place this fall. The immersive Twilight Zone: Hidden Wonders of the Ocean exhibit opens Sept. 14 at ARTECHOUSE. Suchitra Mattai: Myth from Matter marks the Los Angeles-based artist’s first major solo museum exhibit at the newly renovated National Museum of Women in the Arts. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: Always to Return debuts at The National Portrait Gallery Oct. 18. Take advantage of discount theater tickets to more than 30 productions during Theatre Week, Sept. 26–Oct. 13. Attend exciting festivals and events including Oktoberfest at The Wharf; F1 Arcade Washington, D.C.; and DowntownDC Holiday Market.

© Salamander Washington, DC
Visit the website for a complete list of museum exhibits and theater performances.
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