Best River, Lake, and Ocean Day Trips From DC
If this is your least favorite time of year for D.C. weather, you’re not alone. I’m right there with you. It’s been hot, sticky, and humid the last few weeks. And you’re probably looking to be near some water. Whether you’re a lake person, a river person, or an ocean person, local travel guide Tim Ebner has got you covered.
Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.
Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc
And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Latest Episodes
The National Mall’s Wild Food Truck Mafia
Washingtonian’s Jessica Sidman, who just published a wild investigation about D.C. food trucks, is here. It seems those rickety trucks th...
'Your City Could Be Better': The Ultimate USA Trivia Battle. How Much Do You Know? — Presented By City Cast DC
See if your DC knowledge serves you well! In the first-ever Your City Could Be Better trivia episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz goes head...
How D.C. Got Its Iconic Flag
D.C. may not be a state, but we can all agree that it has an awesome flag. A couple years ago, we sat with a couple of the world’s top ve...
Your Guide to July 2026 in D.C.
Happy July! What are you going to do this month? Mike Schaffer, Bridget Todd, and Kaela Cote-Stemmermann to talk about the best of eating...
The Kennedy Center's Existential Crisis
Sylvie McNamara was in the crowd the night Donald Trump’s name was supposed to come off the Kennedy Center. But she didn’t feel quite the...
We're Betting Big on D.C. News, the Underwhelming Great American State Fair, and JLG's Finance Charges Keep Spreading
We’re chatting with City Cast CEO David Plotz and Executive Producer Annie Rees about the news organization we’re building within City Ca...
'Your City Could Be Better': How Denver Is Fixing Its Sidewalks — Presented By City Cast DC
Just how good are the sidewalks in DC? The state of a city’s sidewalks can be a good indicator of how healthy that city is — and pedestri...
The Most Restricted Fourth Ever, Two New Museums Worth Visiting, and the Election Night Glam That Broke Instagram
We’re talking about the 4th of July in D.C., the city budget, and two new D.C. museums. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment: Makeup! H...
D.C.'s Primary Just Opened up — Here's What That Actually Means For You
The D.C. Council this week voted to allow independents to vote in D.C. primary elections — a potentially huge change in a city where the...
D.C.’s Reflecting Pool is Now the Nation’s Petri Dish
D.C.’s reflecting pool is … not so reflective. It’s been all over the social media feeds for the last few days, and probably yours too –...