If you’re a sucker for cute and cuddly animals, than booking a ticket at our world famous National Washington DC Zoo to see the new Cheetah Cubs should be you’re next big trip!
The cubs will be on exhibit starting Saturday, July 28, and will have access to their yard every day at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., for no longer than an hour at a time at first. Whether they come out and for how much of the hour they stay out will be up to the cubs.
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Fan of the infamous TV show Bones? If so, make sure you include the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History’s hands-on forensic anthropology lab as part of your list of things to do in the city. It is the only interactive exhibit in the world that allows visitors to touch and examine real human bones. This is a fascinating combination of anthropology, history, and anatomy all in one! The summer hours are Monday-Friday (closed Wednesday) from 11 am – 5 pm, and Saturday-Sunday from 11 am – 4 pm. The exhibit is located on the National Mall, just two miles from one of the best and most accommodating Washington DC Weekend Getaways.
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
The National Building Museum is one of the most spectacular historical buildings in Washington, DC. Once the Pension building, it was designed to house the Pension Bureau and served as venue for social events for Washington, DC’s “social elite” during that period. The “Great Hall” is still used for social events to this day.
The museum displays various exhibits including their permanent collection of architectural photography and toys. Right now the building held the Cherry Blossom Festival.
The museum is located across the street from the Judiciary Square metro stop on the red line or the Gallery Place metro stop on the yellow and green lines just two blocks away from the museum and about 15 minutes from Dupont circle Metro Station near our Washington DC lodging.
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
The Octagon House and Museum is located in Washington, DC at 18th St and New York Ave, NW and it is the oldest museum in the US dedicated to architecture and design. The building was designed by Dr. William Thorton (who also designed the U.S. Capitol) and is an example of Federal period architecture. The Octagon House has a place in presidential history where it served as the temporary residence of President Madison after the British burned the White House.
The house had extensive restoration work from 1989 to 1995 and again from 2005-2009. It is open for self-guided audio tours Tuesday-Thursday from 2-4 PM. The museum is just 15 minutes walking distance from our bed and breakfast Washington DC.
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
The Anderson House was once the home of Lars Anderson III, a diplomat from a wealthy family in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The mansion is located in the heart of Dupont Circle, Washington DC, 10 minutes away from our Washington DC accommodations, where the Anderson family held inaugural balls and celebrations throughout Washington’s social season. The goal of Washington’s elite at that time was to make the nation’s capital a stylish and modern city with a great senses of patriotism, and the Anderson played a major role in that movement.
The home is now headquarters of the Cincinnati Society which has the mission to preserve the history of and honor the veterans of the Revolutionary War.
The Anderson House is open and free to the public for public tours Tuesday through Saturday from 1pm-4pm. The mansion is closed, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, as well as selects times of year for Society meetings.
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
One of the premier women’s history sites in the country, the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum, located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC, is the the headquarters for National Woman’s Party (NWP) and a historic house and museum of the U.S. women’s suffrage and equal-rights movements . The house which balances its roles as a museum and a headquarters offers many sculptures and portraits of women involved in the suffrage and equal rights movements. The museum also containsSusan B. Anthony’s desk and a banner used during the first U.S. protests demanding women’s enfranchisement.
The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum is located at 144 Constitution Ave., NE, and the public entrance is on 2nd Street, NE, next to the Hart Senate Office Building. It is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5:00 pm. The nearest Metro stop is Union Station , red line which is the same to go to our lovely Washington DC lodging in Dupont Circle.
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
Last year one of our nations famous iconic symbols was greatly damaged by a natural disaster. An earthquake struck the Virginia area on August 23, 2011 causing damage to our nations capitol in Washington DC. With a shocking magnitude for this area of 5.8, major cracks scorched the 555 foot Washington Monument with visible cracks and openings on all sides. The monument has been closed indefinitely for repairs.
We here at the American Guest House Bed and Breakfast hope that our guests can enjoy this national treasure again soon and that the repairs will be completed so that tourist can safety return to visit the monument and enjoy the scenic view of all four horizons in sight.
For up to date information on the progress of the earthquake damage visit the National Parks Service website. Our location is just over a mile from the national mall or a few metro stops away. We offer our guests maps, information on the latest events in DC, best ways to get around with suggested methods to complete your desired itinerary plans. All this with our inclusive complementary warm breakfast. We are one of the few Washington DC bed and breakfast inn’s that are very close to the National Mall. Please visit our website for reservation information and availability.
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States. The last three years of his life were spent in the Woodrow Wilson House, now a national historic landmark and house museum that focuses on the years President Woodrow resided in Washington, DC. The museum’s mission is to foster public knowledge of Wilson’s public life and ideals for future generations through the guided tours, exhibitions and educational programs.
The Woodrow House is open from Tuesday through Saturdays from 10am-4pm. The museums is closed on Mondays and major Holidays. Admission for adults is $10, $8 for Senior Citizens, $5 for students and children under the age of $12 are admitted for free. Please contact the museum at least three days prior to your visit if you require a reservation for a group tour.
The museum is located 5 blocks from the Dupont Circle metro station and only 5 minutes away from our Washington DC lodging.
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
The National Museum of American Jewish Military History which is located on 1811 R Street Northwest, just few blocks away from our Washington DC Hotel, is dedicated to the preservation of the significant contributions made by Jewish Americans to the peace and liberty of the United States.
The museum’s mission is to educate the public regarding the role Jewish Americans played in the armed forces, and the efforts put forth in the battle against anti-Semitism.
The Museum includes two floors of permanent and special DC exhibitions. In addition to exhibitions, the Museum features the Captain Joshua L. Goldberg Memorial Chapel and the Study Center that serves as site for the museum lecture series and other special programs.The Washington DC Jewish museum is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and is closed on Saturdays and most Jewish holidays.
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
The National Gallery of Art which is located on the National Mall between 3rd and 7th Streets NW at Constitution Avenue, NW was created in 1937. The initial collection was a gift from art enthusiast Andrew W. Mellon. The year of his death, he promised his collection to the United States. The gallery’s vast collection includes American and European paintings as well as sculptures and various types of media. End of May, people will enjoy at the Sculpture Garden (which was erected in 1999) the venue for Jazz in the Garden, very popular here in the District.
The Gallery is open Monday through Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sundays from 11:00am to 6:00pm. Admission to the gallery is free. Some exhibitions may require passes. Guided tours are also available.
The gallery is located in proximity to the Judiciary Square metro station (Red line), the National Archives metro station (Green and Yellow lines) and Smithsonian Station (Orange and Blue lines). From our DC Guest House, just ride the 42 bus just down Columbia Road which stops just a block away from the museum!
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
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