Renwick Gallery turns entire rooms into works of art. One of their rooms currently houses David Best’s piece, Temple. The architecture evokes spiritual feeling. In response, visitors are encouraged to write thoughts on wooden placards and place them throughout the room. This work is essential to any art tour of the city. Consider staying our …
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Harpers Ferry: Make a Day Trip out of D.C.!
Cherry Blossom season in D.C. is absolutely delightful, but we know that the crowds can be hectic and chaotic – so why not take a day trip to Harper’s Ferry? D.C. has so much history, but the impact of Harper’s Ferry on history cannot be underestimated. Harpers Ferry is only a little over two hours …
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Visiting a University in DC? Stay at American Guest House!
Fortunately, Washington DC is home to many of the United States’ world-class universities. In this vein, D.C.’s universities have curricula spanning a wide range of disciplines sure to appeal to many! Whether you are touring college campuses, attending an event, or coming to celebrate graduation, American Guest House is located about 9 minutes away from George …
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Spotlight on Washington, D.C.’s National Museum of Women in the Arts
Where Are All the Women Artists? Growing up in a family full of art buffs, I experienced from a young age to some of America’s finest artists. Whenever I visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City in my youth, I would spend hours looking at the masterpieces by John Singer Sargent, Asher …
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2019 Cherry Blossom Season in Washington, D.C. !
The most exciting and beautiful time in D.C. is just around the corner – Cherry Blossom season! HISTORY To fully appreciate the beauty of the cherry blossom trees, one must first understand the history of these beautiful plants. In 1912, Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo gifted D.C. 3,000 cherry trees as a symbol of friendship and peace …
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Make Your Holidays Sparkle with the Top Light Displays in Washington, D.C.
It’s that time of year when holiday music plays on the radio and holiday lights can be seen everywhere. Washington D.C. has some great places to see those holiday lights around town. Check out the top spots you need to see for yourself below. Georgetown Glow Light Art Experience will enter its 5th year on …
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The Best Things in Life are Free, Free Holiday Fun in Washington, D.C.
If you’re planning a trip to D.C. in the next few months be sure to check out all that you can do for free in the city. From fall foliage to Christmas trees, we have all top spots for you to visit. Fall Foliage One of the best places to see the beautiful color changing …
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Why You Need To See “No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man” in Washington, D.C.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum, located in the heart of Washington, D.C., is home to many of the nation’s top art collections and exhibits. The Renwick Gallery, a branch of the iconic museum, features more contemporary art. Currently, The Renwick Gallery is featuring a much-anticipated exhibit “No Spectators: The Art of the Burning Man.” …
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