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Explore the National Monuments at Night

April 7, 2013 – 7:59 pm

Jefferson Memorial,
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Spring has finally arrived in Washington DC, and what better time to get out and explore the city’s many National monuments? While captivating by day, many of the monuments take on a whole new glow at night, under city lights. Explore some of the nation’s most famous sights by foot on your own, or, after Memorial, with Washington Walks’ ”Memorials By Moonlight” tours.

Or, if you’re tired of being on your feet, try out Old Town Trolley’s ”Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour” trolley ride.

Prefer to travel by boat? Washington’s got that covered too. DC Cruises offers Sunset and Moonlight Cruises along the Potomac River.

Ask your friendly innkeeper to learn more about these, and other ways to see the city’s finest sights. Happy exploring!

Jennifer, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Explore DC’s famous cherry blossoms by riverboat tour

April 6, 2013 – 7:02 pm

The long-awaited cherry blossom season is soon predicted to peak here in Washington DC, according to updated National Park Service estimates, which suggest the blossoms will peak this weekend, between April 6-8, 2013. The National Cherry Blossom Festival continues until April 14th, 2013.

Looking for an interesting way to beat the crowds yet take in all the sights? Several companies offer cherry blossom tours by riverboat or cruise on the water!

The Potomac Riverboat Company offers a 50 minute riverboat cruise of “The National Cherry Blossoms by Water” departing from Georgetown’s Washington Harbour (31st & K street NW), at several intervals throughout the day.

DC Cruises is offering Cherry Blossom River tours through April 14th, at multiple times daily. Boarding also takes place at the Washington Harbour in Georgetown.

The Spirit of Washington even offers Cherry Blossom Festival Dining Cruises, where you can eat lunch or dinner aboard the ship! Most tours depart from 600 Water St. SW.

If touring on the water is not your cup of tea, consider OnboardTours. Their “DC The Blossoms! Tour” allows hop-on-hop-off service to see the cherry blossoms with the backdrop of many of the nation’s most famous monuments. The tours depart from the Old Post Office at 12th and Pennsylvania Avenue at 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. daily.

Ask your friendly innkeeper for directions to these or any other destinations in your sights to explore the Cherry Blossom Festival!

Happy exploring,

Jennifer, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Sightseeing Tour of Washington D.C.

April 3, 2013 – 10:45 pm

Washington D.C. offers plenty of opportunities to visit historical landmarks and other amazing attractions. However, visitors often do not have time to visit all of these wonderful sites. But there is good news for the time crunched traveler, Big Bus Tours offers a 24 Hour pass on its open top buses. This pass includes a Hop-On Hop-Off feature that allows customers to get off at any designated stop to explore museums, cafes , shops, galleries, and more!

Click on the image below for a larger view of Big Bus Tour’s routes:

For more information, please click here

Guests at the American Guest House can jump on a BBT bus at the Washington Hilton Hotel located across the street from us.

We look forward to your stay!

Bernardo, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Potomac River Company Sightseeing tours

December 31, 2012 – 7:11 pm

Washington DC at night is a whole new experience. Now imagine that and add it a bonus; experience the DC Monuments from a Cruise over the Potomac river!

The Potomac RIver Company offers sightseeing cruises over the Potomac River for as low as $26!

Check out a map with all the attractions:

The cruise takes 45 minutes (One-way) and 90 minutes (roundtrip) and you can get off the boat and shop! Check out what some customers said about the tour:

“The rountrip to DC was both fun and memorable.” – Heather – Chantilly, VA

“We recently moved here and decided to purchase a season pass with the Potomac River Boat Company. I am really impressed with them and how they operate. ” – Barry – Gurnee, IL

Don’t miss out this opportunity, you can buy your tickets here.

Gabriel, Innkeeper

American Guest House in Washington DC

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Spend Presidents Day weekend in DC

December 22, 2012 – 11:43 am

What better place to spend President’s Day weekend than in Washington DC?

President’s Day, celebrated on February 18th, 2013, originated as a celebration of General George Washington’s birthday, and later evolved to commemorate all of our nation’s great presidential leaders. From parades to exhibits, there’s sure to be excitement in the air, and many festivities around town that weekend in DC.

Visit the Lincoln Memorial (23rd & Constitution Ave., NW) to see the Presidential wreath-laying ceremony and a dramatic reading of the “Gettysburg Address.” Or tour the White House! Or for a more unusual adventure, tour Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum to see likenesses of all US Presidents carved from wax!

While in the region, be sure to check out Old Town Alexandria, home to Washington’s Birthday parade, and the Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, which typically hosts a George Washington’s Birthnight Banquet and Ball during this time. And on your way home, why not stop by Colonial Williamsburg for a trip back in time?

We look forward to seeing you here in Washington over President’s Day Weekend,

Jennifer, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Washington DC Memorials at Night

December 4, 2012 – 8:10 pm

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Enjoying the warm evenings in Washington right now? Take advantage of the nice weather and check out the city’s renowned memorials at night. Beat the day-time crowds by taking in the monument views at night, under the glow of the city lights.

Lets-go DC offers some highlights of popular night tours in DC, and some glimpses of the spectacular views in store if you visit the monuments at night.

USATODAY offers a few more options to tempt you.

Enjoy!

Jennifer, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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DC Monuments under the Stars

November 5, 2012 – 8:16 pm

We’ve all seen them in Pictures and Movies. We’ve all know how they look like. But the truth is that, at night, under the stars, the DC Monuments are a whole different experience that you cannot pass.

If you are planning a trip to our Nation’s Capital on or after Election Day and you still haven’t booked a room. You should consider our Bed and Breakfast. We are at walking distance from all the historic monuments and Metro Lines.

Gabriel, Innkeeper

American Guest House in Washington DC

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Activities near the White House in Washington DC

May 26, 2012 – 9:08 pm

After a delicious breakfast at our Washington DC Bed and Breakfast, start your morning with a tour of the Decatur House, a gorgeous Neo Classical Mansion. After the tour, go toward Pennsylvania Ave and the White House to the Renwick Gallery.

Continuing east on Pennsylvania, you can view the White House but also the Eisenhower executive office building. A block south is the Corcoran Gallery of Art with is superb American and European art. Lunch at the Corcoran café which is in the beaux art atrium.

During the afternoon, South of 17th street from the Corcoran museum, you will have the Daughters of American Revolution. In addition to the fascinating period rooms, the gift shop is a treat to anyone!

End your day by going to the W hotel and enjoy a drink or a dinner at the P.O.V Roof Terrace and Lounge with its stunning panoramic view!

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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A morning in Georgetown

May 21, 2012 – 9:03 pm

After a delicious Breakfast at our lovely DC Inn begin your morning at the Washington Harbor for its sunset on the Potomac right on the Waterfront. Take a pleasant walk along the river before heading up the service visitor center for the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. In summer, mule riders are offered, with expert guides who will tell you the story behind the Canal and the area.

Continue up to Thomas Jefferson Street a short block and cross M street, NW. In front of you will have one of the oldest houses of Washington DC: the Old Stone House which has been lovely preserved by the National Park services. The interpreter that you will find over their will recreate some of the daily activities that might have taken place in the house in the late 18 century.

After that you will enjoy the view of Grace Church which was built for the spiritual need of the workers on the canal. The ground with their amazing trees, make the location a peaceful and relaxing rest spot.

Recross Wisconsin Avenue and stop by Baked & Wired Cupcake in Georgetown for a little snack. Before an afternoon of “retail therapy” (a lot of boutiques in Georgetown), enjoy a lunch at Clyde’s of Georgetown!

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Welcome to The Walking Gallery, we gather together again!

May 10, 2012 – 10:07 pm

The Walking Gallery is a group of people who wear business coats and walk around business areas. The art is in the coat. These are not just normal coats but rather works of Art. For more information you must visit the website, for seeing is believing in this amazing event held on June 07, 2012 for 5-7pm. The American Guest House Bed and Breakfast enjoys keeping our guests up to date on events such as this in our area so that they may embrace the most from their visit here in DC. As a Washington DC Bed and Breakfast, we go above and beyond to ensure that the satisfaction level of our guests is accompanied by the best experience in and outside of their hotel accommodations while in DC.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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