Washington DC Travel Guide

The Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. draws more than a million visitors every year. Circling Washington’s tidal basin, the Cherry Blossom Festival exhibits more than 3700 cherry trees that visitors enjoy walking through. This festival offers many activities during its two week time period. A favorite of the festival is the boat rides that are offered that go up and down the Potomac River. Visitors also enjoy all of the cherry themed dishes and drinks that area restaurants and pubs make readily available for the festival. There are also competitions during the festival. In past years there has Read the rest of this entry »

If you happen to be in Washington D.C. when the Washington Redskins have a home game, do yourself a favor and snag some tickets. This is a good, competitive football team and their home, Fedex Field, is among the nicest stadiums in the NFL. There is nothing quite like immersing yourself into the sea of passionate Washington Redskins fans decked out in Maroon and Gold. These fans are extremely intense and quite lively.

Fedex Field is located Read the rest of this entry »

The nation’s capital is a mecca for history and museums. This little city only covers 68 sq. miles, but offers an abundance of attractions, nightlife and sports. D.C. is also home to a professional hockey team known as the Washington Capitals. Read this article and learn some ways to keep yourself entertained in the city.

Museums
There are many museums to explore in D.C. If you are interested in space exploration, you will love the National Air And Space Museum. The Smithsonian American Art Museum is also very popular due to the collection of American art. There are Read the rest of this entry »

Each year, when all of the White House Christmas trees on the lawn are decorated, the lighting of the National Christmas Tree takes place. People who wish to attend this spectacular event must have tickets to the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in order to attend. The tickets are free to the general public, however, winning them through a lottery type system is the only way to get one. If you wish to attend, you can apply to be included in the lottery online.

The tradition of the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony has taken place since 1923. The Read the rest of this entry »

There are many things to do and see during a day tour of Mount Vernon that are sure to capture the interest of visitors of all ages. Although the land belonged to the Washington family for many years, the manor house used by George Washington and his family was built in 1757 based on drawings done by Washington.

The 500 acre estate includes the 14-room main house, slave living areas, smokehouses, stables and other traditional farm buildings. Around 1831 the family graveyard was completed when the Read the rest of this entry »

Washington, DC is a outstanding place to celebrate July 4th. The United States Capital, Washington DC monuments and The National Mall are all some of the best places to see in Washington and watch the Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.

The 4th of July starts with a parade on Constitution Avenue that goes to 7th and 17th Streets and the evening ends with an amazing display of fireworks over the Washington Monument. The 4th of July parade includes marching bands, floats, VIP’s and military and specialty Read the rest of this entry »

Washington, D.C. may not have the highest buildings in the world, but it does have some of the most fashionable. If you’re in the mood for some photo-ops, or just want to get a glimpse of the district’s history, check in at these stops.

• 1090 Vermont Avenue (an office building designed by the John Akridge Companies, finished 1980) and the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel (a residential hotel designed by the Smith-Williams Group, built 1986) are tied at 187 ft (57 m).
• Healy Hall (the flagship building of Georgetown University, built 1879) and 700 Eleventh Street (a high-rise built in 1992) are tied at 200 ft (61 m).
• One Franklin Square (designed by Hartman-Cox Architects and The Dewberry Companies, built 1989) is the tallest commercial building in D.C. at 210 ft (64 m). Read the rest of this entry »

What can you do in two hours? Watch a movie, sure, or enjoy a fine dinner out (including appetizers and dessert). But what about exploring the fine city of Washington, DC, and getting some exercise while you’re at it?Washington Walks is a premier organization in the city which makes the process of getting out and about as painless as possible. Simply show up at the appropriate Metrorail station at the right time, pay in cash (15 per person and free for children 3 and under), and you’re ready to go. Over the next two hours, your horizons will be expanded, your feet will be strengthened, and your trip to DC made more complete.WW offers a variety of different tours. The “Georgetown” experience takes guests through the historical freedmen community Herring Hill, Victorian mansions, and even the steps from the film The Exorcist. Read the rest of this entry »

Geographically, Constitution Gardens is the equivalent of North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, except instead of cities, the Gardens are enclosed by three national sites: the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Avenue, and Reflecting Pool. This location, along with the Gardens’s own beautiful scenery, has made the site a popular tourist attraction since its dedication in 1976. The Gardens are also the site of a yearly National Park Service naturalization ceremony, where immigrants to the country are welcomed into their new home.The Gardens’ focal point is its memorial island, where the names of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence live on in stony solitudeliterally. The names and their signatures are engraved on stone monuments which honor the foundations of our country and government. Read the rest of this entry »

As the most important political site in the nation, it’s no surprise that there are a variety of luxury hotels in the area. You don’t have to be a visiting dignitary to take advantage of these high-class digs, thoughyou just have to be ready to spend the extra money to make your DC trip one to remember.

• The Hotel Palomar: Any hotel that offers a nightly wine reception automatically makes the list. The luxury extends to the rooms themselves, where guests can nestle under faux-lynx throws and Frette Italian linens while enjoying their favorite show on a flat-panel TV.
• The Westin Arlington Gateway: Food connoisseurs will be taken in by the hotel’s high-end Italian steakhouse, offering meats, pastas, and salads. Complimentary wireless internet and an on-site Starbucks also make it easy to stay connected to your work back homealthough why you would want to is beyond us. Read the rest of this entry »