Fedex Field is located on a 200 acre site in Landover, Maryland. The stadium was recently renovated and about 7,000 seats were removed to reduce crowding in the stadium.Didn-t catch that? This explains it. The capacity is now 85,000, according to a Redskins spokesperson, making the stadium the second largest in the NFL.

During halftime, take a walk around the stadium. There are full oak bars, marble concourse floors, numerous flat screen televisions, and many, many concession stands featuring standard, but delicious, ballgame fare. If Brats and Dogs don-t cut the mustard for you, there are a number of chain restaurants within the stadium, which include a Hooters as well as a Cigar Bar.

FedEx Stadium is accessible from downtown DC via the Metrorail-s Blue Line. This line goes to Morgan Boulevard station, which is nine-tenths of a mile from the stadium. A newly contructed walkway offers direct access to the stadium. The Largo Town Center station, also on the Blue Line, is one mile away from the stadium.

Hopefully the Redskins win, but even if they don’t, there is not a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

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 also many other museums available, but you will need to plan ahead because they will take all day to see.

The Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a hockey team that was founded in 1974. The team has won 12 trophies and awards in the last 10 years. If hockey season is in, take a trip to their new Verizon Center skating rink in Washington’s Chinatown neighborhood.

Washington D.C. has something for everyone, putting it at the top of the list for tourist attractions. Many neighborhoods have undergone major renovations and you will be impressed with the architecture that is present throughout the city. D.C. is also one of the most walkable cities in the U.S., so take a trip there and visit the attractions.

The tradition of the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony has taken place since 1923. The annual event includes the lighting of the famous 40-foot high Colorado blue spruce tree that resides on the south side of the White House in an area called the Ellipse. The National Christmas Tree is surrounded by smaller trees that represent all of the states and territories, as well as the District of Columbia. These smaller trees make up what is known as the “Pathway of Peace”. Each year chosen representatives from every state send decorations for the trees planted in Pathway of Peace. The artists who design the ornaments feel a great honor and may spend many months fine tuning the finished product to represent their state.

Only the initial lighting ceremony requires a ticket. People can visit the tree displays during the three week event for free each evening through January 1rst. The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony features famous performers and entertainment. The daily free events feature volunteer choirs and dancers that perform each night.

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 body of Washington, who died in 1779, was reburied there along with his wife, Martha and other Washington family members. The estate also includes the unmarked graves of African-Americans who served the family.

Visitors have the opportunity to see very special items such as Washington’s wooden dentures, presidential chair, and a globe of Washington,DC believed to have been used by Washington as a land surveyor. One very special item is the Bastille Key that was presented by Lafayette as a presidential gift.

New additions to the Mount Vernon exhibits are the pioneer farm depicting 17th and 18th century farm life including a round barn with 16 sides where visitors can experience a thrashing demonstration

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 units. One of the best sites to see pictures from the past parades in Washington DC,http://dc.about.com/od/4thofjuly/a/IndDayParade.htm also gives more information about this year’s parade.

The Independence Day fireworks begin at dark, which is usually around 9:15 p.m. The fireworks are set off from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and and give off a spectacular view over the Washington Monument.

Some of the best places to view the National Mall Fireworks are from the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, the U.S. Capitol, Rooftop of the W Hotel, aboard a cruise along the Potomac River, East Potomac Park, Southwest Waterfront 4th of July Festival and Rooftop Bars in Washington DC.

These 4th of July celebrations in Washington DC are some of the most attended events to take place all year long.

• 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).
• The United States Capitol (Congress’s meeting place, started 1793, expanded 1850s) is 289 ft (88 m).
• Washington National Cathedral (the second-largest church in America, founded 1907) stands tall at 301 feet (92 m).
• The Old Post Office Pavilion (a U.S. federal government site now used for office space, built between 1892 and 1899) is the second-tallest inhabitable building at 315 ft (96 m).
• Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception has been the tallest building in Washington, D.C. since its construction in 1959. It stands at 329 ft (100 m) and has 32 stories.
• Washington Monument (constructed between 1848 and 1884) was the tallest structure in America until 1939, when the San Jacinto Monument was built. The monument is 555 ft (169 m) tall, but only has 3 inhabitable floors.

• 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.
• The Omni Shoreham Hotel: Offering an original blend of history and modern luxury, the Omni Shoreham has been wowing visitors since opening in 1930. Many musical acts and entertainers have graced the halls over the years, from Rudy Vallee on opening night to Liza Minelli and Bill Cosby. The 11-acre property also features a full-service spa, fitness center, outdoor pool, and more.
• The Westin Grand: The Westin is cosmopolitan in the best sense of the word, embracing the many advantages of an international mindset. The staff is multilingual, and the courtyard is styled after European originals. Signature Heavenly Showers and Heavenly Beds provide the perfect way to relax after a day of seeing the sights.
• The Fairfax at Embassy Row, Starwood Luxury Collection: Located a block from Dupont Circle and four blocks from Georgetown, this hotel occupies prime real estate in the heart of DC. There’s a cozy fireplace lounge where guests can enjoy dinner or an afternoon drink, and the Jockey Club Restaurant provides great food without ever having to leave the hotel.