Welcome Weekend Warriors

Washington, DC sets the stage for power-packed weekend getaways and hot travel deals this fall and winter with fantastic cultural events, thrilling sports action and moving military tributes. Plug in to the season’s hottest happenings and score exclusive access to any day, any time tickets to catch Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor in its final U.S. engagement with Destination DC’s “Weekend Warriors” promotion. Use this site to help craft your battle plan for a “Weekend Warriors” getaway packed with intriguing art, compelling performances, fun-filled festivals and fantastic hotel values.

Featured Events

Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor

Nov. 19 - March 31
National Geographic Museum
The National Geographic Museum will be the final stop for Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardian’s of China’s First Emperor, the largest collection of ancient artifacts to ever travel to the US from China. The exhibition features 15 life-sized terra cotta figures unearthed from the tomb of China’s First Emperor, Qin Shihuangdi, who ruled from 221-210 B.C. The exhibition takes visitors inside the First Emperor’s enormous tomb complex, which was guarded by thousands of terra cotta warriors tasked with protecting him in the afterlife, including archers, soldiers, acrobats and animals.

Times:
Daily 10am - 6pm
Wednesdays, 10am - 9pm
Closed December 25
1145 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 347-4833.

Special Hotel/Ticket Packages are Available!
Click here to purchase online.

National Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec. 3 - Jan. 1
On the White House Ellipse, the National Christmas Tree will dazzle after the Obama family turns on the holiday lights (Dec. 3). The tree will be re-lit from dusk to 11pm each night, and there will also be free nightly performances through Jan. 1.

Tickets:
Visit www.thenationaltree.org or call 877-444-6777