Washington, DC’s iconic cherry blossoms will soon be in full bloom and with them comes the National Cherry Blossom Festival and all it has to offer. This year's National Cherry Blossom Festival will take place from March 20 to April 14, 2019. In addition to the abundance of festival activities, various restaurants and attractions across the District have partnered with the festival to bring the spirit of the season to the entire city....

Here in the District, spring signifies more than just the arrival of warm weather — the season marks the blooming of our world-famous cherry blossom trees, symbolizing the natural beauty of our nation's capital city....

#BikeInBloom is back for its sixth year -- and it's gone electric! Yup, you heard us right. Our beloved, ever-so-popular pink pedaler has passed the baton to an e-bike this year. The #BikeInBloom has become a DC springtime staple and celebrates the arrival of spring alongside the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Be on the lookout for this beauty now through April 14, 2019 and you could be a lucky weekly prize winner!...

FMLM may sound like a confusing medical term, but in the world of public transportation, it stands for “First Mile/Last Mile.” Getting to/from the primary mode of travel is a prevalent challenge that nearly all cities face while trying to plan for, and increase, the use of public transit. It can be a huge hurdle and is often what prevents people from using public transportation to begin with. First Mile, Last Mile refers to the commute distance from a person’s home (or starting point) to the transportation site and following the commute from said location to their final destination. For example, someone commuting into the District from Reston who wants to ride the Metro needs to get to the station from their house, ideally without driving alone in a car, and there’s oftentimes no perfect solution....

Beginning August 11 through August 29th, WMATA will be performing scheduled maintenance work along the Orange, Blue, and Silver lines resulting in reduced service to all stations on those lines. Due to single tracking, Orange and Silver line trains will operate every 20 minutes, including during your morning and afternoon commutes. The Blue line will only operate between Franconia-Springfield and Arlington Cemetery, with trains operating every 16 minutes during rush hour periods....

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May is National Bike Month. Why not get outside and enjoy the sun by exploring Washington, DC on two wheels? A simple way to start is by commuting to work on your bike or checking out new trails on the weekend. If you want to get the whole family involved, try riding a bike to school with your children or encourage them to bike to school with their friends. Bicycling to school keeps kids active and helps them form healthy habits that can last a lifetime. Plus, it will get them energized for a fun day of school! Here are some other ways to celebrate National Bike Month: National Bike Challenge 2018: Take your biking experience to the next level by participating in Love to Ride's National Bike Challenge. Registration is FREE, so tell your friends and colleagues to join you for a fun, friendly challenge from May through September. Rally your team and ride! Bike to Work Day 2018: Register for Bike to Work Day on May 18 - the first 20,000 registrants will receive a free t-shirt. Be sure to stop by goDCgo's pit stop in Anacostia! DC Bike Ride 2018: DC Bike Ride is the only day you can adventure around DC by bike with no cars. Register for this exciting event on May 19. Take a WABA cycling class: Are you new to cycling? The Washington Area Bicyclists Association (WABA) offers cycling classes for biker riders of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned cycler or just starting out, WABA has a class for you. For more information about biking in DC, visit goDCgo's bike page. Here you'll find a bike map to help you navigate the city, information on bike safety, laws, and advocacy, and other FREE resources....

The cherry blossom trees are, without a doubt, the stars of springtime in Washington, DC. Each year between March and April, the District sees its highest peak in tourism, as thousands flock to the nation’s capital to witness the city in bloom and enjoy the spirit of the National Cherry Blossom Festival along with all of its events and activities....

With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, goDCgo put together a list of DC’s most romantic destinations for you and your Valentine to visit. Not to mention, you can save a few bucks and gas and visit all these places via the Metro....

Officially launched in 2010, Capital Bikeshare offers 24/7 access to thousands of bike at hundreds of stations in Washington, DC; Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax, VA; and Montgomery County, MD, and the regional system continues to grow to this day....