Nation's capital defies shutdown chaos with bold 'DC is open' push to lure tourists back to city

With the federal cabinet still shut down since Oct Washington s official tourism bureau is reminding Americans to visit the city through its DC is Open campaign The nation s capital remains open and ready to welcome visitors with so much to see do eat and experience the campaign says The purpose is to amplify the message that despite the federal regime shutdown the city is open and continues to welcome business and leisure travelers Destination DC DDC reported in a contemporary press release RICK HARRISON'S LAS VEGAS PAWN SHOP REVEALS BIZARRE TREASURES FOR THE TAKINGElliott L Ferguson II DCC's president and CEO declared visitors should know bulk of the city s attractions and experiences remain open We understand that when the federal regime shuts down specific visitors may assume DC does too but that s far from the truth he mentioned in a message Fall is a busy season for convention and leisure passage so we re spreading the word that visitors can still enjoy iconic attractions stay in our incredible hotels dine in our acclaimed restaurants and experience theater sports nightlife arts and cultural events he added The DC is Open campaign was first launched during the administration shutdown of Oct It in recent days launched in during the city s post-pandemic recovery The release reminds tourists that all open-air parks and memorials on the National Mall remain open though selected visitor centers and ranger-led services are limited Private museums such as the Museum of the Bible Advancing the American Dream and the National Building Museum are all unaffected by the shutdown The Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are closed however per DDC Last year million people visited DC spending billion according to DDC The tourism board is also reminding visitors about various ongoing sporting events including those of the Washington Commanders and Washington Capitals CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERMetro and inhabitants transportation are operating as normal and DC executive services are continuing including sanitation schools parks and ancillary services The DCC notes that the National Mall isn t closed it s just quieter It suggests tactics for visitors to enjoy the city during this time TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Walk from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial at sunrise when the marble glows gold Circle the Tidal Basin to see the MLK and FDR Memorials reflected on still water it says on its website Join a private guide for a night tour when the monuments light up or map your own road with a coffee in hand from Compass or Bluestone Lane The organization also says on its site Shutdowns don t stop the brunch crowd Sip a Rickey at POV atop the W Hotel order cacio e pepe at L Ardente or find a cozy patio in Shaw like All-Purpose For something classic try oysters at Hank s or a sit-down dinner at Old Ebbitt Grill The best part DC restaurants stay open and love local help right now CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESThe regime shutdown is heading into a fourth week with the GOP's federal funding plan stalled in the Senate as Fox News Digital has informed The House GOP passed its federal funding plan on Sept a seven-week extension of fiscal year FY establishment spending levels called a continuing resolution CR It was aimed at giving congressional negotiators more time to strike a longer-term deal on FY spending But Democrats have required any deal to include an extension of COVID- pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies set to expire at the end of December Fox News Digital's Elizabeth Elkind contributed reporting