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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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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Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday at Mount Vernon near Washington, D.C.
George Washington, the nation’s very first president, was on born on February 22nd, 1732. Two separate, fun-filled days full of historical adventures and activities are planned at his Mount Vernon home to commemorate his birthday. On both February 18th and 22nd admission is free at Mount Vernon and the day is filled with events for …
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Insider’s Guide to Visiting the U.S. Capitol
The U.S. Capitol Building welcomes millions of visitors every year and is unquestionably one of DC’s most popular monuments and museums. As such, planning a trip to our country’s capital may be intimidating to some. With so much to see and do in Washington, D.C. where do you begin? All of us at American Guest …
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Capitol Hill Neighborhood
One of my favorite neighborhoods to explore in DC is Capitol Hill. Not only does it have the historical sites and monuments, but also a daily market, great restaurants, and unique shops to visit. Our DC Inn is an easy commute to all of the excitement as we are just a 10-minute walk to the …
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Start Planning Your White House Tours Today!
Have you always wanted to experience one of the immersive White House Tours? Here, we can tell you everything you need to know about exploring this iconic monument in Washington DC. Visiting the White House offers a unique opportunity to explore the history and significance of one of the most iconic symbols of American …
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Washington D.C.’s finest Monument: The Lincoln Memorial
In many ways the Lincoln Memorial is the heart of all the monuments and memorials in the United States capital. It’s easy to get to this memorial by taxi or tour bus, who often drop visitors off on nearby Daniel French Drive SW or Henry Bacon Drive NW. But most often people walk along the …
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Go to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
In Washington DC, there is more than a few monuments that bring you back to the history of the great men and women that helped shaped the United States of America. Whether it be the Washington Monument, which stands as the tallest structure in the Nation’s Capital city or the Abraham Lincoln Memorial, iconic in …
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