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Monthly Archives: June 2011
About American Guest House B&B Washington DC ActivitiesWashington DC Independence Day Weekend
June 17, 2011 – 9:04 pm
The Nation’s Capital is the best place to Celebrate America’s birthday! There will be a plethora of events taking place to choose from. Though you may choose to stay centrally located by the tidal basin, where you may enjoy the sounds of concerts and a great view of the fire works along the National Mall. Please use the suggestions below as your guide to events that weekend.
The Gaylord National Hotel will be holding their annual National July 3rd festival on the National Harbor. There will be live music, food concession stands, activities for adults and children and the grand finale will be the fireworks on the National Harbor. Tickets are required for this event. The Harbor is serviced by metro bus and metro rail’s green line.
Washington, DC’s Independence Day Parade will take place on Constitution Avenue Between 7th and 17th Streets, NW. The parade will begin at 11:45am. Be sure to arrive early to ensure a good view. Metro open’s it’s doors at 7am. The parade is accessible by the Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station as well as the Archives metro station serviced by the yellow and green lines.
Should you attend the parade, the National Archives is located in proximity to the parade’s starting point. The Archives will be showing special family programming about the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The Capitol Fourth Concert will be taking place on the Capitol’s West Lawn. The National Symphony Orchestra will be performing along with some pop artists. The Capitol is accessible by the Capitol South metro station, serviced by the blue and orange lines. This concert is free and open to the public. No tickets necessary, however early arrival is suggested. Admittance will begin at 3pm.
The Fourth of July Fireworks on the National Mall is the highlight of the weekend’s festivities. The fireworks usually begin at dark, about 9:15. Tourists and Washingtonians alike camp on the mall all day to witness this event. If you plan on visiting the mall this day, you may as well visit the Concert on the Washington Monument grounds starting at 6pm. The National Mall is accessible by the Federal Triangle and Smithsonian metro stations serviced by the blue and orange lines. The L’enfant Plaza metro station is just a short walk to the National Mall, and is serviced by the yellow and green lines.
Please visit metro’s website for additional travel information.
Stay tuned for more Independence Day Event postings!
Happy travels! Alexis, Innkeeper
American Guest House Bed and Breakfast
Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accomodations. We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle/metro/subway, 1 mile north west of the White House.
Which attractions require tickets in Washington DC?
June 16, 2011 – 9:47 pm
Many of Washington, DC’s major attractions such as the Smithsonian museums, the National Gallery of Art and the national monuments and memorials are open for the public and do not require tickets. Washington, DC’s most popular ticketed attractions, the Newseum, National Museum of Crime & Punishment, Madame Tussauds, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Washington Monument and International Spy Museum, allow visitors to avoid waiting in line by pre-reserving their tour tickets for a small fee.
Also the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, Ford’s Theatre, the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian museums do not require tickets.
Visitors can pre-reserve individual tickets for the Washington Monument for a fee of $1.50 per ticket by calling 1-877-444-6777 or visiting recreation.gov. You will have to go to the 15th Street kiosk to get your ticket (beginning at 8:30 am).
Timed passes are needed for the permanent exhibition at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Passes are free and are distributed daily beginning at 10 am on a first-come, first served basis.
The Bureau of Printing and Engraving requires tickets for its tours from March through August only; these are only distributed on the day of your visit, beginning at 8 am. The Bureau is closed on weekends, federal holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Tickets are also required to tour the US Capitol. To guarantee availability, you should reserve your tour in advance online at visitthecapitol.gov or through your congressional representative or senator. A limited number of same-day tour tickets may also be available at the Capitol Visitor Center. Tickets are not required to tour the Capitol Visitor Center, which is open 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Monday through Saturday. Visit aoc.gov for more information.
Tours of the White House are only available by advance arrangement through your member of congress or senator. You can contact your representative or senator’s office up to six months in advance to request a tour. More information is available at whitehouse.gov.
Enjoy your visit in Washington DC! Jonathan
American Guest House Bed and Breakfast
Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations . We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.
Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations . We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.
USS BARRY, WASHINGTON DC
June 10, 2011 – 10:29 pm
Come to visit the USS Barry at 707 Riverside Drive, S.E, Pier 2 in Washington DC, every day of the week from 8:00am to 5:30pm
About Barry
USS Barry (DD-933) was one of eighteen Forrest Sherman-class destroyers of the United States Navy, and was the third US destroyer to be named for Commodore John Barry, the illustrious Revolutionary War naval hero. USS Barryis one of only three remaining Forrest Shermans.
Commissioned in 1954, she spent most of her career in the Caribbean, Atlantic, and Mediterranean, but also served in the Vietnam War, for which she earned two battle stars. Barry earned two battle stars for her service during the Vietnam conflict. She was credited with destroying over 1,000 enemy structures.
Barry was decommissioned in 1982. She began her new career as a permanent public display ship in 1984 for the pleasure of the Washingtonians. From now, she is also used for training and as a ceremonial platform.
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House Bed and Breakfast
Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations . We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.
Farragut Square Summer Concerts
June 9, 2011 – 9:13 pm
If you will be in the vicinity of the White House or the National Geographic museum this summer, you may want to take a walk over to Farragut Square Park. This park is manicured and kept clean by DC’s parks and recreation staff throughout the year. During the week you will find Washingtonians sitting on a bench during their lunch breaks enjoying the sunshine or chatting with a colleague. Saturday mornings Batala drumming troupe practices for their upcoming performances, and this is so much fun to watch. The highlight of the summer in this area are the free summer concerts held from June to July on Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The music is always rhythmic and fun. I urge you to enjoy the district as the locals do!
Farragut Square is serviced by both the Farragut North Metro station (red line) and the Farragut West metro station (blue and orange line). There are also several bus routes with stops adjacent to the park. Please visit metro’s website for travel options.
Enjoy!
Alexis, Innkeeper
American Guest House Bed and Breakfast
Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations. We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.
Screen on the Green
June 8, 2011 – 6:19 pm
Screen on the Green is the annual free movie festival that Washingtonians and Tourists alike enjoy during the summer months in the District. HBO and Comcast cable company, sponsor some of America’s classic films of various genres to be shown on the “silver screen” on the National Mall. The premiere film of the season is “In the Heat of the Night” starring Sidney Poitier, a celebrated academy award winning actor. To add a bit of levity to the festival, “Some like it Hot”, the classic comedy starring Jack Lemon, Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe will also be shown during August. An appropriate choice being that August is DC’s most formidably hot month. A relaxing picnic on the National Mall’s lawn after a day of walking to the tourist attractions is an ideal conclusion to your day. With the Capitol building as your back drop, you will enjoy the Nation’s Capitol as a true Washingtonian does.
Screen on the Green is accessible by the Smithsonian Metro Station serviced by the blue and orange lines. L’enfant Plaza metro station is also walking distance to the mall, and is serviced by the green and yellow lines. Please contact metro for additional travel information.
Enjoy,
Alexis, Innkeeper
American Guest House Bed and Breakfast
Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations. We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.
Visit Philadelphia, PA
June 7, 2011 – 9:03 pm
Washington, DC is only 2.5 hours away from the city of brotherly love. If you are visiting the DC area for an extended period of time and would like to explore some of the great cities nearby, Philadelphia, PA would be a great choice. The city is filled with history, and cultural diversity. You will have the opportunity to see where the Declaration of Independence was signed, as well as the Liberty Bell and visit the oldest open air market in the country, Reading Terminal Market.
Megabus offers inexpensive trips to Philadelphia daily. The bus departs from K Street and North Capitol Street at hourly, intervals 7 days a week. Tickets may be purchased for as little as $13.00 one way.
Happy travels!
Alexis, Innkeeper
American Guest House Bed and Breakfast
Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations. We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.
Restaurant Review: Tono Sushi
June 5, 2011 – 10:20 pm
Many of our guests attend conferences at the Marriott Wardmann Park Hotel and the Omni Shoreham Hotel located in Woodley Park. Just a stones throw away from Adams Morgan, Woodley Park also has great restaurants. DC is an extremely health conscious city with a fair share of healthy restaurants. Tono Sushi definitely fits the bill.
Sushi is delicious and low fat! Picky sushi lovers may find it challenging to find an authentic restaurant. Tono is not extremely trendy, but has a sleek and minimalist decor. They serve standard sushi rolls as wells as some specialty rolls, and typical Japanese fare and accompaniments. Their rolls are always fresh and delicious. Try the yellow fin and Manhattan Roll. The Miso soup and green tea are also a must try.
Tono is located in Woodley Park one block from the Woodley Park metro station on the red line and 15 minute walk from the guest house.
Enjoy!
Alexis, Innkeeper
American Guest House Bed and Breakfast
Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations. We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.
Take the bus from DC to NYC
June 3, 2011 – 9:01 pm
While visiting the Nation’s Capital, many of our guests take advantage of the short distance to New York City to take a bus trip to “The city that never sleeps”. There are several companies that provide affordable and comfortable trips to New York City. The pickup stops are metro accessible. Please compare the details provided and take your pick!
Bolt Bus offers non-stop service to New York City. There are comfortable leather seats and free wi-fi for your convenience. Use their easy online reservation system to purchase your ticket. You may even present your confirmation number from your email on your smart phone to board the bus, which means less paper for you to carry.
Pick up stop(s): Union Station, Washington, DC (Red Line)
Drop off stop(s): W 33rd Street and 7th Avenue (Just across the street from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden)
Price: $15-$25 per trip
DC2NY provides limited stop service to New York. They offer the option of a movie during the trip. In these cases majority rules, as the drives takes a vote among passengers. There are stops at the Chesapeake House for those who need to use the rest room or grab a bite to eat. Complimentary bottles of water are also given to passengers for their trip. There is also free wifi available.
Pick up stop(s): Dupont Circle at 20th Street NW and Massachusetts Avenue NW. (Red line, 42/43 Bus)
14th Street NW between H and I Streets NW. (Blue and Orange Line McPherson Square, 42/43 Bus)
Union Station Parking Garage(Red line)
Drop off stop(s): 33rd Street and 7th Avenue Across the Street from Penn Station
Price: $27.50 per trip for round trips. $30 for one way.
Mega Bus is a double decker bus. Megabus offers free wifi for your convenience. The driver may make a pit stop, however patrons do not leave the bus for breaks.
Pick up Stop(s):K Street NW and N Capitol Street NW (Judiciary Square Metro, red line and a half mile walk)
Drop off stop(s): W 28th Street and 7th Avenue (3 blocks away from Penn Station)
Cost: $15-$25 per trip
Washington Deluxe
Washington Deluxe offers free wifi to their guests and limited stops. There are is a stop on Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan and Penn Station.
Pick up Stop(s): Dupont Circle (1300 block on 19th Street, between Dupont Circle and N Street NW)
Farragut North Metro Station (1015 15th Street NW between L and K Street NW in front of Cosi Bakery. 1 block from McPherson Square Metro, blue or orange line. 2.5 blocks from Farragut North Metro Station, red line)
Union Station (Red line)
Drop off stop(s): Empire Blvd and Bedford Avenue (Brooklyn)
Allen and Delancy Street
W 34th Street and 8th Avenue (2 blocks from Penn Station)
*Tip* Arrive early to ensure seat selection. Purchase tickets early for cheapest prices. Visit New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority for trip planning in New York.
Happy Travels!
Alexis, Innkeeper
American Guest House Bed and Breakfast
Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations. We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.
Historical Society of Washington DC
June 2, 2011 – 10:32 pm
Founded in 1894, the Historical Society is the only citywide nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, present and interpret the history of Washington, D.C. and its people. In 2003, the Historical Society opened its most ambitious project to date, the City Museum. The museum is housed in the Carnegie Library building, located in the center of Mount Vernon Square in Washington.
The museum contained three permanent galleries, a temporary gallery, and a theatrical multimedia show. The goal was to create a 21st century museum that combined new technology and interactivity making it fun and easy to learn about Washington’s history.
The building is open to the public from Monday through Sunday 10am to 5pm. Visitors are welcome to tour current exhibits and use the society’s library.
Enjoy your visit! Jonathan
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