This isn’t Washington, it’s D.C.—and it belongs to the people. On this episode of Unpacked, join host Aislyn Greene as she meets the D.C. locals who are shaping the city. They share the diverse communities, places, and histories that make the district unique. From a blossoming food scene to thriving cultural legacies, discover the D.C. that most tourists miss. In this episode, you’ll learnHistories to explore beyond the National Mall. How locals experience the vibrancy of D.C.’s food, culture and art scenes. What makes some of D.C.’s most historic neighborhoods—such as the U Street Corridor and Dupont Circle—really shine. Don’t miss these moments[[[[[Meet this week’s guestsSunny Sumter, the president and CEO of the DC Jazz FestJeff Miller, founder of the DC Cycling ConciergeMarquett Milton, historic interpreter at the African American Civil War MuseumKevin Tien, the executive chef and owner of Moon RabbitMonica Alford, founder and CEO of Wild Side Media Resources—Read the transcript of this episode. —Listen to Chuck Brown’s version of “It Don’t Mean a Thing.”—Explore Joe Brotherton's music.Want to plan your own DC trip? Aislyn shares a Google Map and her full itinerary here.Where to Stay Eaton DC Rosewood DC Salamander DC>>>Explore even more of Afar's favorite hotels in Washington D.C. Where to Eat and Drink Moon Rabbit The Press Club DC Oyster Oyster,  A. Kitchen + Bar St Vincent Wine (for live jazz) Lutece River Club DC Fiola Mare Dogon Yellow Georgetown Baked & Wired Buck’s Fishing and Camping Activities Bike tour with DC Cycling Concierge Walking tour with U Street Time Travel Walking tour with DC Design Tours Arena Stage Culture House National Portrait Gallery >>>Explore more places to eat and explore with Afar's D.C. travel guide. Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, Behind the Mic, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, Travel Tales, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us.** Bonus Opportunity: What's one tricky travel topic you want us to unpack? Send us a voice message here, for a chance to weigh in and be featured in an upcoming episode. **