Destinations 5 of the Best Surprising Wine-Tasting Destinations in the US Try one of these surprising wine-tasting destinations all over the good ol’ USA to get your sniff, sip and spit on.
Destinations Best Under the Radar Museums in Washington DC The Smithsonian museums are great, but they aren’t the only museums in the DC area worth a visit.
Eat + Drink Must-Try Breweries in DC and Baltimore Be prepared to get “hoppy” with our guide to the DC area and Baltimore's most noteworthy craft breweries.
Destinations Have a Blockbuster Summer in DC From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to the rowhouses of Capitol Hill, have a blockbuster summer at a few of our favorite film sites in Washington, DC
Destinations Where Work Meets Play: Old Town Alexandria The brilliance of a bleisure trip? You can still indulge in amazing sights, sounds and tastes - including Old Town Alexandria, just outside DC.
Destinations Centennial Celebration: 10 Hidden-Gem Parks in DC Happy 100th Birthday, National Park Service! We've found 10 off-the-beaten-path parks in the nation's capital that are worth celebrating.
Destinations Capital Culture: Summer Exhibits in Washington, DC Epic exhibits, free evening concerts and for history buffs, a trip down 5,000 years of Greek history. It all awaits in DC this summer.
Destinations Old Town, New Discoveries: Ravishing New Looks and Alexandria’s Latest Hot Spots A town rich in history: meet Alexandria, Virginia.
Entertaining Let It Glow: Best Holiday Lights From Coast to Coast It isn't the holidays without that dazzle. You don't need to look far to find it. Holiday lights shows are springing up everywhere, from the Alexandria harbor to Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.
Eat + Drink Sweet Sensations: 4 Kimpton Pastry Chefs You Should Know We're big believers in saving room for dessert. But not only that -- we think it's as important as the main course. Meet some of our pastry chefs, who tempt you with everything from fine chocolates to peach cakes.
Eat + Drink #WineWednesday: The ONE Wine Everyone Should Know What's the one wine you should bring with you on a dessert island? In other words: What's your go-to wine? Find out in our #WineWednesday video. Watch Video
Eat + Drink Q&A: Chef Harper McClure of BRABO Restaurant We get the dish on Chef Harper McClure of BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier restaurant in Alexandria, VA: His style, his mentors, his Iron Chef experience, and his perfect day off.
Eat + Drink #WineWednesday: What’s a Good Summertime Wine? The summer party season is here. Need some help choosing the perfect wine for your picnic or barbecue? Sommelier Philip Lucas has got your back with this month's #WineWednesday. Watch Video
Destinations Think Pink: DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival For 103 years, Washington, D.C.'s, National Cherry Blossom Festival has celebrated the arrival of spring. We put you in the pink with details and deals.
Destinations Following in Washington’s Footsteps in Alexandria, VA We give a tip of the tricorn hat to George Washington by giving a shout-out to his beloved adopted hometown — enchanting, relaxed Alexandria, VA.
Eat + Drink Beercation Packages on Tap From Kimpton Are you a dedicated hop-head? Here are a few Kimpton beercation packages you'll want to take note of, along with some beer recommendations from our brew-loving chefs.
Travel Tips Stay (Fit) With us During National Yoga Month September is National Yoga Month and there are events taking place at yoga studios around the country. But if you’re on the road and on the go, you can celebrate and motivate with us.
Kimpton Buzz Chew on This: Aug. 26 is National Dog Day Chew on This: Aug. 26 is National Dog Day. Have you hugged your pooch today? Watch Video
Kimpton Buzz The Votes are In Nearly 80,000 discerning travelers voted in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2013 Readers’ Poll and we’re thrilled to let you know that a bunch of our properties made the cut.
Entertaining Ghostly Gatherings and Halloween Happenings One thing nobody has to wait for is Halloween … it’s heeere. And if you enjoy frighteningly good DJs, scary-creative cocktails and mad revelry, we have some suggestions for you.
Kimpton Buzz Vote Kimpton: Best Bars and Best Pet-Friendly Hotels There’s not much we love more than a skillfully crafted cocktail and a cuddly critter, which is why we here at Kimpton give both such a high priority.
Eat + Drink Roof-to-Table: The Ultimate in Local Dining A number of our restaurants have wholeheartedly embraced urban agriculture, growing fruits, vegetables and herbs in rooftop (or patio) gardens for daily use in their kitchens and lounges.
Eat + Drink Mother’s Day Brunches from Coast to Coast If you’re still looking for a way to make the occasion special, you’re in luck: Here’s a sampling of what we have happening.
Kimpton Buzz Let’s Celebrate Earth Week! During Earth Week – which starts today! – our hotels and restaurants show the environment even more affection with everything from eco-focused events to sustainable-minded menus.
Kimpton Buzz Leap Year Hotel & Restaurant Promotions We’re glad February decided to stick around a little longer this year. That extra day gives us a reason to offer you some fun Leap Year promotions.
Eat + Drink Discover Our Chefs on Twitter A little birdie told us that our chefs have been pretty outspoken lately on Twitter. Sure enough, we checked and the tweets were flying.
Travel Tips How to Make the Perfect Bed Sometimes trade secrets are just too good to keep secret. Like the way we make our beds, for example. Watch Video
Eat + Drink Kimpton Goes to Market With The Butcher’s Block Good things come in threes, whether they’re tenors, blind mice, or Bee Gees. Now, you can add Chef Robert Wiedmaier’s trifecta of Virginia gourmet destinations to the list.
Destinations Fall Fling in Scenic Virginia Virginia is for lovers, and people fall head over heels for the Old Dominion itself in the fall. Get your fill on a road trip packed with gorgeous views, scenic drives, little towns, farms, and vineyards.