Visit the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC

Posted on January 7, 2012 by lrosan

If you are walking about along the National Mall this season, an infrequently visited museum is a must see for all ages. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is located just southeast of the Washington Memorial, off the Smithsonian Metro Rail Station (Blue or Orange Line). One notable gift that is produced at BEU is full sheets of uncut US Currency hot of the press! You can purchase Sheets in $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, and $50 dollar notes ranging from four to 16 notes on a single page!

Visit the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington DC today.

Washington, DC Tour Office
14th and C Streets, S.W.
Washington, DC 20228
(866) 874-2330 (toll-free) or
(202) 874-2330 (local)

Joseph, Innkeeper

National Postal Museum, Washington DC

Posted on December 23, 2011 by lrosan

When visiting our nation’s capital, make sure to save some time for the National Postal Museum! Just one of the many Smithsonian Museums on the National Mall, The National Postal Museum offers a look into the history of early American history mail and postage. A must see for stamp collectors. Admission is free and is open every day from 10:00am to 5:30pm.

Enjoy!

Joseph , Innkeeper

College Campuses around the DC area

Posted on December 15, 2011 by lrosan

If you are visiting Washington DC, check out some of the local historic colleges! American University, Howard University, Georgetown University and Gallaudet University are just a few of the dozens of college campuses in the District of Columbia. Tours can be arranged by visiting the campus websites. I recently toured Gallaudet which is the only deaf campus in the world and has an amazing background of research and development in speech, audiology and sign language.

Joseph, Innkeeper

Washington Auto Show

Posted on December 9, 2011 by lrosan

The annual Washington Auto Show will be held at the DC Convention Center on January 27^th - February 05^th 2012.

Joseph, Innkeeper

Rock Creek Park, Washington DC

Posted on December 8, 2011 by lrosan

Come visit Washington DC’s largest federal park! As one of our nation’s first federally protected national parks, Rock Creek Park offers a glimpse of our nation’s capital in its untouched historic state with plenty of sites and tours offered daily. Bike trails, picnic areas and hiking paths are abundant and there are also cellphone guided tours by visiting the National Park Services website by clicking here!

Enjoy!

Joseph, Innkeeper

Christmas in Georgetown Washington, DC

Posted on December 4, 2011 by lrosan

Its Christmas in Georgetown! Located just west of the National Mall is the historic area of Georgetown, DC. Home to some of the oldest buildings, great food and plenty of shops, there is never a dull moment to spend some time here. From December 9th-20th, 2011, Georgetown will host the “12 Days of Merriment”, which is full of holiday promotions, contests and activities.

Getting to Georgetown is fairly simple which is located right of the Foggy Bottom metro station, or a small taxi ride from DuPont Circle.

Happy Holidays!
Joseph, Innkeeper

American Guest House Bed and Breakfast

Amazing Bed and Breakfast in the heart of Washington DC. We are located within a short walk from the Washington Hilton Hotel, 10 minutes walk to Dupont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile NW of the White House

Season’s Greenings: At the U.S. Botanical Gardens

Posted on November 19, 2011 by lrosan

During the winter solstice and holiday season, the U.S. Botanical Garden presents “Season’s Greetings“, a seasonal exhibit featuring scaled versions of Washington, DC’s buildings and monuments made from plant materials. There will also be an exhibition of model trains called the Garden Railway. Along the “Railway”, will be whimsically designed homes to forest dwellers. One of the largest indoor decorated trees in Washington, DC is also housed at the U.S. Botanical Gardens. The event takes place from November 24, 2011 – January 2, 2012. Admission to the exhibition is free for all ages.

The U.S. Botanical Gardens are accessible by the Federal Center metro stations, serviced by the green and orange lines. Please visit the U.S. Botanical Gardens website for hours of operation when planning your visit.

Enjoy!
Alexis, Innkeeper

American University Museum at the Katzen, Washington DC

Posted on November 17, 2011 by lrosan

The American University Museum is located in the Katzen Arts Center on the American University Campus. The museum focuses on international art due to their global commitment to human rights and social justice. They also show political exhibitions and support the art local artists in the area. The museum celebrates each exhibitions opening with an “Artist Reception”. There are also “Gallery Talks” regularly scheduled so art enthusiasts may have the opportunity to speak with the artist about their work. The Katzen Art center also holds activities for children on a regular basis.

The American University Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 4pm. The museum is fully accessible for persons with disabilities. Admission to the museum is free to all ages. Please visit the website for additional visitor information.

The Museum is accessible by the Tenleytown metro station on the red line. There is a shuttle located at the metro station that will bring you directly to the Katzen Art Center. The American University Shuttle runs in 10 to 15 minute intervals. There are also several metro bus lines that will take you the can take to the University (N2, N3, N4,N6, N8 and M4). Please visit metro’s web page for additional assistance planning your trip.

Happy Travels!
Alexis, Innkeeper

American Guest House Bed and Breakfast
Amazing Bed and Breakfast in the heart of Washington DC. We are located within a short walk from the Washington Hilton Hotel, 10 minutes walk to Dupont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile NW of the White HouseWashington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations. We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.

Bethesda Art Walk

Posted on October 11, 2011 by lrosan

Bethesda is a culturally diverse community in Montgomery County in the suburbs of Maryland, located just 15minutes outside of the district by metro. On the second Friday of every month, from 6-9pm, the area art galleries and studios participate in the Bethesda Art Walk , allowing visitors and locals alike to enjoy some of the local artists as well as some national and international artists as well. The studios and galleries showcase art in various media including painting, photography and sculptures. You can walk through downtown Bethesda and enjoy the open houses at your leisure or take advantage of the free guided tours offered during the Spring and Fall months. Downtown Bethesda has a variety of shops and restaurants offering cuisine from classic American, Mexican, Indian, Belgian Style Brasserie and Asian Fusion just to name a few. The area is lovely to walk through, an often busy and lively on the weekend evenings. This event is free!

Downtown Bethesda is accessible by the Bethesda metro station serviced by the red line. The downtown area is less than a 5 minute walk away from the metro station, or you can catch the Bethesda Circulator, which makes frequent stops near all of the area galleries.

Enjoy!
Alexis, Innkeeper

American Guest House Bed and Breakfast
Washington DC’s friendliest Bed and Breakfast accommodations. We are located across from the Washington Hilton Hotel, 10 minutes walk to Dupont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of the White House

Free Concerts at The Woodrow Wilson Plaza

Posted on September 20, 2011 by lrosan

The Woodrow Wilson Plaza is located at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. During the summer months from June – September there is a live musical performance daily during the weekdays. This serves as a nice retreat for the employees in that area as well as the tourists visiting the many attractions in that area. The music played is diverse from day to day. There could be Rhythym & Blues, Rock and Roll and the locally founded Go-Go music playing that day. If you are visiting the old post-office, the visitor center, or on your way to the Capitol, grab lunch form the food court at the concourse and come back up stairs and enjoy live music with the locals.

Woodrow Wilson Plaza is accessible by the Federal Triangle metro station, serviced by the blue and orange lines. Please visit metro’s website for additional travel information.

For additional information on shows please visit the venue’s website.

Jonathan , Innkeeper