|  | | Hello, July!A lot of people love summer but ultimately end up doing the same old stuff. Why not make this summer a little different? Summer in DC is full of life and filled with endless events, festivals and happenings to entertain both visitors and locals alike. From dancing to music at a Smithsonian after-hours party, enjoying experimental theatre or biking miles of beautiful trails, there’s lots of unexpected things to do. As the saying goes, get it while the gettin’ is good! | | | | EXPLORE THE UNEXPECTED |  | July is coming in HOT. It's officially summer in DC and along with the humidity (ugh) comes plenty of indoor/outdoor activities to enjoy on these longer days of sunlight. This month brings day-long cultural festivals, Fourth of July celebrations, and the return of summer favorites after a two-year absence, including National Building Museum's always epic summer activation, Kenilworth's lotus and water lily festival, Capital Fringe, the Office Experience and so much more! We've got details on all this and more in our Wanderlist of awesome things to do this month! | |  | Add these DC-based books to your summer reading list. Whether it’s on a beach, rooftop deck, floatie in a pool or your sofa, the lazy days of summer are a perfect time to catch up on some reading. From murder to a political romance, a memoir about family and a little chocolate shop, diverse short stories about Black women and the history of jazz in DC, you'll find something in these DC-based books to help you explore the city in a whole new way. | |  | Cheers to canned cocktails. Summer is all about eating and drinking outside. We've already covered some of the best ways to elevate your picnic grub, so now we're looking at the perfect boozy canned accompaniments. Besides, what says "it's summertime and the living is easy" more than grab-and-go canned wine and cocktails? We've scouted some of the best canned wines and cocktails -- made and sold in the DMV, of course -- for your next day drinking hang on the patio, the beach or wherever.
| |  | DC Summer Bucklist. Summer in DC means it's time for adventure! Outside to inside, kid-friendly to 21 and over, we're curated 30+ adventure suggestions that take you off-the-beaten-path. From taking historic boat rides, watching movies under the stars, hunting for murals, and checking out totally out there performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Let's go, adventure awaits! | |  | Old Post Office Clock Tower reopens. The Washington Monument gets all the glory, but the Old Post Office Clock Tower -- which just reopened -- offers a fabulous 360-degree view, 270 feet up, of Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House, and beyond to the National Mall. There's room for debate over which landmark has the best view, but tickets aren't required to visit the Clock Tower and there's usually no wait to get inside. And as a bonus, the view of the Waldorf Astoria's grand lobby as you ascend is pretty spectacular. | | CURIOUS PICK: ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States |  |  | National Museum of the American Latino takes a step closer to reality. The long-dreamed-of National Museum of the American Latino probably will not be completed for at least another ten years, but a huge step was taken towards its realization when the future Smithsonian museum's first exhibit opened as a pop-up on the National Mall in Washington D.C. This exhibit, a preview of sorts, is called ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States. It's housed in the Molina Family Latino Gallery, a 4,500-square-foot space inside the National Museum of American History. Jorge Zamanillo, director of the National Museum of the American Latino, says the placement is intentional. It's meant to show visitors that Latino history is part of American history. | | | Whether you’re local or just visiting, your DC adventure awaits. Allons-y! | | | | |
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