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Romantic Valentine’s Day B & B Getaway

December 17, 2012 – 8:08 pm

Looking for a romantic Valentine’s Day weekend package for two? Join us at the American Guest House for a charming holiday getaway in our cozy bed and breakfast! Enjoy all that the city has to offer, while staying in our centrally located B & B near the heart of DuPont Circle in Washington DC. Let us take care of every last detail, from our gorgeous, private ensuite rooms, to the gourmet breakfast in the morning.

Join us for Valentine’s Day at the American Guest House and get 20% off our regular rates.  Let us ensure your Valentine’s Day weekend is simply perfect by, letting us know in advance what you would like in your room before you arrive.  Choose from champagne, chocolate, flowers and a fruit plate.  Perhaps you have a special request?  Let us know and we will try our best to get it for you.  Please check out our Celebration Packages here.

Jennifer, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

* Offer valid from February 14-16, 2013. Package may not appear as depicted.

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The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink

December 11, 2012 – 7:19 pm

Photo credit: Glyn Lowe Photoworks, Flickr, Creative Commons

Getting in the winter spirit? Enjoy art?  Why not combine the two at The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink? 

There you can view the outdoor sculptures, while ice skating in the open air, at times even to music!

The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink is free and open to the public, and located on the National Mall at 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Monday- Thursday, the Gallery is open 10 a.m.- 9  p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.

When you’re finished, come on back the Guest House and warm up with some delicious hot cocoa. Enjoy!

Jennifer, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday in Washington DC

December 9, 2012 – 7:29 pm

Looking for a getaway for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday weekend? Look no further; DC is a natural place to spend your holiday weekend, with so many commemorative events taking place all about the city. What better time to pay a visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in downtown DC?

While you’re here, take in some of the other celebrations of MLK’s life and legacy:

  • On January 19, 2013, the MLK Jr. Parade will begin at Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE and Milwaukee Place SE at 11 a.m.
  • On the 20th, check out the performance of “Let Freedom Ring,” to be held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
  • The 21st, will hold the opportunity to give back and give tribute, by participating in a Day of Community Service, with various opportunities about the city.

If you’re looking for a place to rest your head during MLK weekend, we still have a couple of spaces left. If you’re traveling to the city, consider letting the American Guest House be your home away from home.

Jennifer, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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Dom Pedro Aquamarine at Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

December 9, 2012 – 1:56 pm

   For many years the Hope Diamond has been the star of the Smithsonian
National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC, but now it’s light is not shining as bright since it begun sharing the spot light with Dom Pedro Aquamarine, the largest single piece of cut-gem aquamarine in the world.  This magnificent gem was mined in Brazil in the late 1980s and named after its first two Brazilian emperors, Dom Pedro Primeiro and his son, Dom Pedro Segundo.

 

Lucia Rosan
American Guest House, a Washington DC Bed and Breakfast

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The Smithsonian’s Pure Land Exhibit at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

December 5, 2012 – 8:00 pm

Looking for something to do this week in Washington DC? Check out the Smithsonian’s Pure Land Exhibit at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. The exhibit is entitled, “A digital, immersive experience of Cave 220 at Dunhuang, China.” The exhibit runs through December 9, 2012, and admission is free. The Gallery is open from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
1050 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20560

Jennifer, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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How is Globalization affecting the education System?

November 11, 2012 – 7:58 pm

A series of Conferences focused on Education are being held at the George Washington University. As part of the program Ecology of Education, on November 14th, Doctor Laura Engel will presenting her findings on globalization and its implications for education policy and governance.

Gabriel, Innkeeper

American Guest House in Washington DC

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DC Music Scene

September 12, 2012 – 2:17 am

A lot of people believe that all we do in DC is politics, but that’s not accurate at all. The District loves its films, food, festivals, and music. In fact, this week (and in some cases, every week) for live music you have your choice between THE BOSS (a.k.a. Bruce Springsteen), original members of Bob Marley’s The Wailers, the Latin American Harp Festival, the Columbia Stations Jazz Session (which is just up the street from our lovely Washington DC Lodging), the Washington Concert Opera, and many more. This city’s free or inexpensive entertainment doesn’t stop at the Smithsonian museums. There are tons of free or cheap venues around town to catch live indie rock or outdoor jazz. Honestly, it wouldn’t be surprising to accidentally stumble across such a venue in DC, since they’re all over town.  In keeping up with loads of free things to do in this great Nation’s Capital, this historical Washington DC Hotel also offer free delicious gourmet breakfast, cookies, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, city maps, luggage storage, and more.

Kyle, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Veterans Day Special

September 10, 2012 – 7:42 pm

The American Guest House a military lodging in Washington DC  will honor veterans as well as their spouses and families by offering one free room to a Vet (and their guest) on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in order to show our appreciation to those who’ve put their lives on the line to protect our country. In recent years, over 900 inns and B&Bs in North America have joined in solidarity to honor Vets this way. Our offer is for both active or retired Vets.

Veterans Day is a great time to visit the monuments and memorials in Washington, DC. Many of the memorials and a few other attractions around the region host  Veteran’s Day events in DC in honor of America’s veterans. The main event in DC is the observance at Arlington National Cemetery, which hosts the national Veterans day service with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Seating is limited, so make sure to arrive at least a thirty minutes early.

Kyle, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Free: DC Shorts Film Festival

September 9, 2012 – 11:31 pm

The DC Shorts Film Festival will be running from September 6 – 16, 2012. It is held at four different theaters in the DC metro area, including: Landmark’s E Street Cinema, Atlas Performing Arts Center, U.S. Navy Memorial’s Burke Theater, and Angelika Film Center and Café Mosaic. All those locations are pretty closed to our Washington dc  family hotel.

Each film in the festival is 20 minutes or less. There are 140 films from 27 different countries and they cover the full spectrum of film genres (sci-fi, comedy, anime, drama, documentaries, etc.).

For more information about the show check out the  DC shorts website!

Kyle, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Taste Adams Morgan

September 6, 2012 – 9:01 pm

The American Guest House, our charming Washington, DC accommodation, is located just steps away from one of Washington D.C.’s most historic and lively neighborhood’s, Adams Morgan, which is hosting its 34th Annual Adams Morgan Day Festival this Sunday, September 9, 2012 from noon to 7pm. The festival boasts to be one of the longest continuously-running neighborhood festivals in D.C. All along the 18th Street corridor (between Columbia Road and Florida Avenue) you will find a vibrant multicultural street celebration with live music, local food, crafts booths, and local merchants. Additionally, opening at 10 a.m. is a special area featuring the work of local artists, which is just off 18th on Belmont Street. Make sure to come out and enjoy a unique D.C. treat!

See you there!

Kyle, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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