Every year, during the first week of December, the Potomac river lights up with over 5o festively decorated boats for the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. The best place to see the parade is from the docks of the Alexandria Marina where Santa will be also arriving. Check out some pictures of previous years and come enjoy this holiday tradition with us!
Gabriel, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
Today, we all get together with the people we care about to say thanks. From the American Guest House, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving Day and to make it a perfect day, we want to share with you a really simple recipe for a Thanksgiving Cornucopia.
Enjoy!
Gabriel, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
Every year the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place on the Ellipse of the White House lawn in Washington DC. This year’s celebration will be held at 5pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012. This year marks the 90th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. You can get free tickets to the ceremony via and online lottery. The lottery runs from 10am on Thursday, October 25, 2012 to 10am on Monday, October, 29, 2012.
If you plan to attend the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and haven’t yet booked your accommodations, you should definitely consider our home away from home.
Kyle, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
Washington DC is mostly known for its politics, but even these politicos like to throw on a costume and get into some mischief on Halloween. There are several in-town Halloween events, as well as some that are a short, but worth the effort, trek outside the city. There are plenty of events for kids as well as “big kids.” There are even “big kid” events not geared toward the college-aged crowd (i.e. those of you wanting to have a good time without getting too wild). There are also several ghost tours in DC as well as historic Alexandria to chose from.
If you’re looking for something to do in the city, you can try Boo at the Zoo from October 26th-28th. Basically, you can go trick-or-treating at the National Zoo in costume and all proceeds raised from Boo at the Zoo go toward funding the Zoo’s conservation science and animal care programs. This event is both little and “big kid” friendly.
Outside the city there are a slew of pumpkin patch picking hay rides, corn mazes with festivals, and an area-local favorite- Markoff’s Haunted Forrest. It’s a famous around these parts and draws quite a few visitors from far and wide. There are two trails through the forest, both equally as frightening. In years past there have been killer clowns with chainsaws, zombies, the frightening girl who crawls out of the television in the Ring, the list goes on. This year’s theme seems to be zombie prom gone terribly wrong. Markoff’s also donates a portion of its proceeds to different local charities. Honestly, it’s not to be missed!
Just make sure that no matter what you decide to do an this fun and festive evening that you consider our charming accommodation in Washington DC when you’re deciding where to stay when visiting.
Kyle, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
You should definitely consider our lovely inn in DC where you will always find the best hotels and bed and breakfast lodging deals when deciding where to stay when visiting Washington DC for Thanksgiving. We understand that family doesn’t always have enough guest rooms to host everyone, so we’re offering a special to guests who come to celebrate Thanksgiving in DC. We will apply a 20% discount to the Thanksgiving Day portion of your reservation if you mention this offer at the time of your booking (online or by phone).
Although we won’t be serving a turkey dinner, we would love to treat you to a stellar DC breakfast. Also, if you haven’t made meal plans yet, you may want to check out the DC Thanksgiving Day Lunch Cruise. Boarding time is at 11:30am. The ship departs at noon and returns at 2pm. The cruise is a unique opportunity to view the city while enjoying a special meal on a special day. Additionally, there will be live music performances on board. Prices are $54.90 for adults and $24.95 for children (ages 3 – 12).
It might seem early to be talking about Thanksgiving in DC, but we don’t want you to miss out on our Thanksgiving travel deal in DC, which includes not only a discount, but complimentary: gourmet breakfast, WiFi, luggage storage, help with reservations, city tour info, tour Itineraries, maps, daily maid service and self serve coffee, tea, hot chocolate and cookies anytime.
Kyle, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
The 8th Annual Downtown DC Holiday Market will be held this year from from November 30th through December 23rd on F Street, NW between 7th & 9th Streets across from the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The market is modeled after village markets and is full of holiday cheer. At the market you can find holiday arts and crafts such as pottery, jewelry, paintings, and even textiles. There is a daily rotation of 60 exhibitors from a pool of over 175 regional artisans, so be sure to visit more than one day in order to not miss out on a unique treasure. You’ll be sure to find something for everyone on your shopping list.
Kyle, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
The festival of Rosh Hashanah, which translates to “Head of the Year,” is just around the corner. It is observed for two days starting on the first day of the Jewish year, which is Monday, September 17th this year. The celebration is in honor of the creation of Adam and Eve, and with them, mankind. The central observance of Rosh Hashanah is the sounding of the shofar, the ram’s horn. For those who observe Rosh Hashanah, this represents the trumpet blast of the coronation of a king, as well as a call to repentance.
Other observances include: eating a piece of apple dipped in honey, which symbolizes a desire for a sweet year, blessing one another, reciting a special prayer said near a body of water, said to cast away “sins into the depths of the sea,” and after candle lighting and prayers there is the blessing of the challah, a tasty braided loaf of bread.
It just so happens that our Washington dc lodging near metro has an Innkeeper that learned how to make one heck of a challah loaf a few years ago when she was invited to celebrate Rosh Hashaha with friends. If you’re coming to DC to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with family or friends, staying with us at our Washington DC Bed and Breakfast near Dupont Circle ensures you another shot at some yummy challah and the secret recipe if you’re lucky.
Kyle, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
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