Archive for the 'Tours' Category

Washington Walks backward into history

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

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. (more…)