Category Archives: Washington DC Activities

Introductory Flight Lesson! Bowie, MD

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Have you ever wanted to fly? Bowie, Maryland is just outside of Washington DC and offers low cost introductory flight lessons for $55. Get one-on-one training with a certified flight instructor on the basics of ground school as well as airtime.

Follow this ling to Travel Zoo’s discounted voucher for at $55 intro course.
Freeway Aviation

Enjoy!

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

Visiticket Power Pass

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Visiticket offers a Power Pass for tourism in the Washington, DC area as well as some other major cities. The passes are sold for 1, 2, 3 or 5 days of consecutive use.

Some sites of interest included are the International Spy Museum, the Museum of Crime and Punishment as well as the Phillip’s collection. The ticket is also valid for entry to Madame Wax Museum, and for Open Top sightseeing and the Old Town Trolley Tour in Old Town Alexandria, VA. These are just a few of the activities you may take advantage of with purchase of a Power Pass. Please visit the website to view purchase options in detail.

Jonathan, 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

Let’s go Caps! at the Verizon Center

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Catch Major League Hockey’s at the Verizon Center and come to support The Washington Capitals which are the professional ice hockey team from Washington, D.C. The Verizon Center is located in Chinatown neighborhood at 7th and H Streets. The arena is home also to the Wizards of the NBA , Georgetown University men’s basketball, and Washington Mystics of the WNBA.

The metro it’s the easiest way to go to the game: take the red line from Dupont Circle to Chinatown.

Tickets start as low as $40. Visit the caps website for more information about the schedule and tickets.  

Enjoy the game! Jonathan, 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

National Gallery of Arts Sculpture Garden Ice Skating Rink

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National Gallery of Arts Sculpture Garden Ice Skating Rink is open on the National Mall this winter. Hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Be sure to take your friends and family out for some great fun.

Tickets are $7 and $3 for Skate Rentals

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

The Torpedo Factory Art Center

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The Torpedo Factory Art Center is located at the seaport in the Old Town section of Alexandria, VA. The Torpedo factory contains 82 studios and 6 galleries where independent artists display their work. Admission to the Art Center is free.

The Torpedo Factory is accessible by the King Street metro station which  is serviced by the blue and yellow lines. The King Street Trolley services the metro station on a fixed schedule every 20 minutes.

A more scenic option is to take the Potomac Riverboat Company’s Washington monument tour from Washington Harbor to the Seaport in Old Town Alexandria, VA. The waterfront has a lovely board walk and often live music playing on the board walk.

Enjoy!
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 House

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing

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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing which is accessible by the Smithsonian metro station serviced by the blue and orange lines, provides a free 40 minute tour to the public, where you will see millions of dollars being printed. The tour features currency production, beginning with large, blank sheets of paper, and ending with paper bills. Same day tickets for the tour are on a first-come, first-served basis.  The ticket booth opens at 8 AM – Monday through Friday, and closes when all tickets have been given out.

Tours are given Monday through Friday every 15 minutes on a special schedule and Tickets are not required during non-peak season from September to February.

Free tickets are required for admission during March through August, peak season.

Jonathan, 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

DC Art Galleries

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Are you an art enthusiast? Would you like to experience Washington’s art scene, or perhaps you would just enjoy smaller venues. Please see our suggestions for some local and privately owned art galleries.

Burton Marinkovich Fine Art – 1506 21st St. NW. Tuesdays–Saturdays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and by appointment. (202) 296-6563. Fine art.

Civilian Art Projects - 406 7th St. NW. Wednesdays, Thursday, and Saturdays, 1–6 p.m.; Fridays, 4–8 p.m; and by appointment. (202) 347-0022. Local art from various mediums.

Conner Contemporary Art – 358 Florida Ave. NE. Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (202) 588-8750. Contemporary art.

Cross Mackenzie Gallery – 1054 31st St. NW. Tuesdays–Fridays, noon–6 p.m.; Saturdays, noon–5 p.m. (202) 333-7970. Ceramics.

Flashpoint – 916 G St. NW. Tuesdays–Saturdays, noon–6 p.m. (202) 315-1310. Contemporary art.

Foundry Gallery – 1314 18th St. NW. Wednesdays–Sundays, noon–6 p.m. (202) 463-0203. Local artist venue.

Gallery at Vivid Solutions – 2208 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE. Tuesdays–Fridays, noon–5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (202) 365-8392. Digital art and photography.

Hemphill Fine Arts – 1515 14th St. NW. Tuesdays–Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and by appointment. (202) 234-5601. Fine art.

Honfleur Gallery – 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE. Tuesdays–Fridays, noon–5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (202) 536-8994. Contemporary fine art and socially-minded exhibits.

Irvine Contemporary - 1412 14th St. NW. Tuesdays–Saturdays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (202) 332-8767. Contemporary art.

LongView Gallery - 1234 9th St. NW. Wednesdays–Saturdays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sundays noon–5 p.m. (202) 232-4788. Contemporary American painting, jewelry and sculptures.

MOCA DC- 1054 31st St. NW. Wed.–Fri., 1 p.m.–6 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m.–5 p.m. (202) 342-6230. Art by artists that are underserved in the mainstream galleries.

Prison Art Gallery – 1600 K St. NW, Suite 501. Mondays–Fridays, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays, 12:30–5:30 p.m. (202) 393-1511. Art by current and former inmates.

Studio Gallery – 2108 R St. NW. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 1–7 p.m.; Fridays 1–8 p.m.; Saturdays, 1–6 p.m. (202) 232-8734. Contemporary artwork in various mediums.

Touchstone Gallery – 901 New York Ave. NW. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays, noon–5 p.m. and by appointment. (202) 347-2787. Contemporary artwork.

Transformer Gallery-1404 P St. NW. Wednesdays–Saturdays, 1–7 p.m. and by appointment. (202) 483-1102. Mixed media art.

Washington Printmakers Gallery – Pyramid Atlantic Art Center. 8230 Georgia Ave., 2nd Fl. Tuesdays–Thursdays, noon–6 p.m.; Fridays, noon–7 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays, noon–5 p.m. (301) 273-3660. Artist fueled fine prints, woodwork, etc.

Enjoy!
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 House

Washington Area Bicyclist Association

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If you are an avid cyclist visiting the DC area, I would strongly recommend visiting WABA’s website. There is a detailed list of fundraising events in races that take place throughout the year. WABA also offers safety classes for beginners or more experienced cyclists. This is a great way to meet people in the Washington, DC metro area with similar interests.

Please visit WABA’s website for a list of events. The headquarters office is located in Adams Morgan off of Columbia Road. They also offer classes for adults that want to learn how to ride a bike. The fee includes a bike and helmet rental. Hurry up and register soon as classes fill up quickly!

Happy trails!
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 House

The Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park

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Come and vist the largest zoo in the DC area, The Smithsonian National Zoological Park which  is located at the Woodley Park-Zoo Metro Station. There are over 300 species to view and take pictures of while walking around.  With over 50 exhibits and 2000 animals in one place, the National Zoo is the best free activity to do in DC.

PS: Don’t forget to say “hi” to  the world famous Giant Panda bears from China:)

Tamara,  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