The WETA Guide spotlights the special places and happenings in the Greater Washington area. For both the newcomer and the long-time resident, this television series is a great introduction to the region's many highlights.
The WETA Guide programs are broadcast periodically on TV 26. You can also watch the shows anytime online by clicking below.
WETA uncovers more of Greater Washington’s lesser-known landmarks and destinations in this companion piece to 2007’s Unusual Attractions.
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Exploring communities, culture, recreation, dining and history in Montgomery County, Maryland. Stops include a fair in Damascus, the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds and Kensington's Antique Row. There's also biking on the C&O Canal.
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Find a host of ideas about how to enjoy — and spread — some Christmas cheer in Washington during the holiday season, spotlighting everything from sing-a-longs to the best neighborhood Christmas lights, from onstage performances to children's activities.
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Take a tour of the crème de la crème of Washington area dinging establishments as the area's top chefs showcase some of their astonishing creations and explain their philosophies on food.
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Take a tour of some of Greater Washington's most unique attractions, from mysterious gargoyles at Washington National Cathedral, to a Bavarian style beer hall and medical anomalies at the National Museum of Health and Medicine.
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See the views and vistas that make Washington one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Find out where the best 360-degree views are, which natural vistas are located nearby, and where to go for great sunset spots.
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Take an inspiring tour of the many military, war and presidential memorials of Greater Washington. Visit sculptures, statues and buildings located nearby that memorialize individuals, events, and Americans' service to their country.
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Tour dozens of hotspot eateries and landmark restaurants throughout the Greater Washington area.
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Step back in time to this dramatic decade, when political and social forces transformed a sleepy southern town into a world-renowned city.
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The Washington Bach Consort performs George Frideric Handel's Messiah under the direction of Todd Fickley.
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This WETA TV 26 production explores the history, mission and daily operations of Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 400,000 Americans. This revered place honors the dead and brings great meaning to the living.
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Curious George uses George's insatiable curiosity as a way of acquainting preschoolers with key concepts in math, science and engineering.
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Holley Watts reflects on her experience as a "Donut Dolly" — women who volunteered for a Red Cross program to provide a "touch of home" to American soldiers stationed in Vietnam.
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