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Hack Your City Each Friday we ask you for your best city tips: driving tips, restaurant recs, things to do, and any other advice for visitors and locals. Sometimes the weekly topic is a specific city; other times it's an aspect of all cities, so everyone can participate. Prev Next View All

We’ve hacked a few industry towns in this column, like Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Now it’s time for a military-industrial-complex city. Washington, D.C. has a high turnover rate and a dubious reputation. But outside of politics, Washington is a beautiful city with a wide variety of cultures, cuisines, and a lively music scene.




What are your hacks for D.C.? Where do you get special discounts, freebies, and benefits? What’s your favorite spot to eat? What attractions should visitors skip, and what’s overlooked? How do you navigate the streets and subways? How do the rest of us get it on some government benefits? And how do you deal with the comings and goings of different administrations?

Give us your best advice—“Just don’t go” is grounds for a ban—and we’ll feature the best tips in a fresh post on Thursday. And throw in some pictures—we love pictures.