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Discover local gems, explore Washington, DC, and find inspiration for your next stay at Riggs Washington DC.

The First Ladies of Riggs

The building was once known as the "Bank of Presidents." It felt only right to give the women beside them a room of their own.

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Visiting Washington DC with Kids

Washington, DC is one of the easiest cities in the country to visit with kids. Many of its best attractions are free, most are within walking distance of each other and there's always a patch of grass nearby. The trick is pacing the days and picking a home base that gives everyone room to recharge.

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Weddings at Riggs DC

Riggs Washington DC is a historic hotel wedding venue in Penn Quarter, offering 4,000 square feet of event space and room for up to 120 guests at a reception. Couples can get ready, say "I do," celebrate and stay the night without leaving the building. Here's how each space fits into the day.

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A Weekend at the Smithsonian Museums

The best way to see the Smithsonian in a weekend is to pick four or five museums, group them by location and stay somewhere central so you can walk to each. From Riggs Washington DC in Penn Quarter, the National Portrait Gallery is less than one block away and the National Mall is roughly a 10-minute walk. Admission to every Smithsonian museum in DC is free.

Here's how we'd spend it.

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The Riggs Journal

The Riggs Journal

The First Ladies of Riggs

Visiting Washington DC with Kids

Weddings at Riggs DC

A Weekend at the Smithsonian Museums

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