Washington DC Travel Tips
To some, Washington DC means white marble, verdant lawns, and the colorful, ritualistic pageantry of American politics: the Capitol dome; limousine processions on Inauguration Day; the mournful, somber, stately changing of the guard at Arlington National Cemetery.
If civic politics is the American religion, then Washington DC is the nation's holy city - a patriotic combination of history and histrionics: BYO wiretap.
Library of Congress
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, March 2012
“Libraries are the one American institution you shouldn't rip off.” -Barbara Kingsolver
Can't argue with that – especially because Washington DC's Library of Congress, which is the largest ...
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Library of Congress
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, March 2012
“Libraries are the one American institution you shouldn't rip off.” -Barbara Kingsolver
Can't argue with that – especially because Washington DC's Library of Congress, which is the largest ...
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My Favorite Restaurants in DC
Written by Balti-most, USA, September 2010
Living in Baltimore, I like to take the train to DC once a month or so to try out some of the great restaurants. Here are some of my favorites:
1. Zaytinya - Greek, Lebanese, Turkish Mezze - or ...
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New Year's Eve Events in Washington DC
Written by Hudson, USA, December 2012
Just about everyone knows that the holidays in Washington DC
are quite spectacular. The capital of the United States gets all warm
with Christmas cheer though the temperature dips. And ...
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Summer Sunsets, Outdoor Films
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, July 2011
Often referred to as “The Nation's River,” the Potomac , which divides Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. ,
was once an integral part of both the Civil War and Native American ...
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The Eastern Market: Seamlessly Blending History and Shopping
Written by AlyseInWonderland, USA, June 2011
D.C. visitors looking for both a historical encounter and a great shopping experience, look no further than the Eastern Market . Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, this popular spot was ...
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The National Christmas Tree
Written by Washington DC Expert: Tim, USA, November 2011
In 1923, the 1st Lady Grace Coolidge, wife of President Calvin Coolidge, would start the tradition of the lighting the National Christmas Tree at the White House in Washington DC. On Christmas Eve ...
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Things to Do in DC in the Fall
Written by Hudson, USA, September 2012
Fall is a great time to visit Washington DC .
The trees begin to shed their leaves, the air turns cool, and the hard
heat of the summer is at an end. The whole town appears more peaceful.
Fall ...
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Things to Do in DC in the Winter
Written by Hudson, USA, January 2013
Looking for things to do in Washington DC
in the winter? Aside from bundling up and heading from monument to
monument there’s plenty to do in DC, summer, spring, winter or fall.
Aside from ...
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Things to Know Before a Visit to the White House
Written by Hudson, USA, September 2012
Planning a visit to the nation’s capital? Washington DC
is a remarkable city with so much to do and see, a lush and beautiful
natural landscape, and more fun than you can shake a stick at. All ...
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Think Pink – It’s Cherry Blossom Time!
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, February 2012
In 1912, the U.S. was given over 3,000 cherry blossom trees as a gift from Japan to celebrate international friendship. What began as an annual ceremony honoring the exchange has now become “the ...
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U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, January 2012
Open since 1993 and designed by a Holocaust survivor, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. has welcomed millions of visitors from all nationalities, political leanings, ...
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Washington, DC Recognizes the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War
Written by Washington DC Expert:Vera, USA, April 2011
This April marks the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, and events are taking place throughout the month to bear witness to this solemn but defining event in American history. ...
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Washington D.C.: Frederick Douglass
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, October 2011
Frederick Douglass tends to be one of those figures that most Americans
recognize but about whom no one can elaborate, except maybe to say he
wrote a thing or two. Just outside of Washington DC ...
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Washington D.C.: The Streets of History
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, June 2011
Unlike the streets of Manhattan, which are laid out in a grid with consecutive numbers, the streets of Washington D.C. at times confuse even those who are used to them. George Washington ...
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