TOUR THE WHITE HOUSE - IT’S POSSIBLE!

April 10th, 2010

TICKETS FOR THE WHITE HOUSE - Getting tickets to tour the White House is possible, just contact your Congressman and request them.  Self-guided tours are from 7:30am to 11am.  Take lots of pictures and send us some (www.americanguesthouse.com )so we can post them here.  Enjoy it!!

FORD’S THEATRE - Where President Lincoln got shot

September 25th, 2009

On April 14th 1889 President Lincoln was shot by Wilkes Booth while attending Ford’s Theatre.  

MORE ABOUT TOURING THE WHITE HOUSE

August 4th, 2009

The article below is a must-read if you desire to tour the White House someday. However it takes a bit of planning so click on the article below and follow the steps  Good Luck!!

http://godc.about.com/od/faqsaboutvisitingdc/ht/whtickets.htm

FAMOUS LANDMARKS in Washington, DC

July 2nd, 2009

Get a little taste of DC by watching the video below:

View video of some of DC’s famous landmarks**

SEE DC ON A BIKE

April 27th, 2009

If lots of walking is not your cup of tea - a guided bike tour may be just what you need.  Rates are about $35 a day but please check the site below for updated information.

http://www.bikethesites.com/

ESPIONAGE IN DC - LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS

August 11th, 2008

SPY MUSEUM - If you like espionage this is the place to visit - Espionage and Identity Transformation: Two Former CIA Chiefs of Disguise Tell All: 

Event Information

Location: International Spy Museum, 800 F Street, NW
Admission: $97
Price includes lunch.
Reservations: Required
Phone: 800-454-5768

NIGHT TOURS OF DC

June 6th, 2008

Night Tours 
2 1/2 hour fully narrated tour of Washington DC.  Bring your camera,  Iwo Jima Memorial, FDR Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veteran and Korean War Memorials. Washington, D.C. is beautiful after the sun is down 

 

CULTURAL TOURS IN DC

June 3rd, 2008

Cultural Tourism DC’s Calendar lists a broad range of activities and special events for all ages and interests.  Just to name a few, Tour and Tea and the National Cathedral, Spring Garden Tours, Backstage Tour and many more…

TOURISTS and Taxi Cab users BE AWARE of new Taxi Charge Rules

May 31st, 2008

Taxi Meters: Fines Begin June 1

For years Taxi Cab drivers in DC have used and abused the Zone System charges.   The abuse was even greater with tourists since they didn’t know how to fight off such abuses.  But now, finally, thanks to the City’s Mayor the system has been changed to what the rest of the world uses which is the the time-and-distance meters as of May 1.  Beginning June 1, drivers risk a $1,000 fine and a suspended or revoked license for not using a meter. Next time you take a taxi, look for the sticker with the District flag certifying that a meter is in use. Call 311 or visit the DC Taxicab Commission website to file a complaint. Read more.

European Tourists

May 30th, 2008

You’ll Love DC!!!

DC is a great place to visit and 3 days is not enough to see all DC has to offer.  Great Night Life, Great Museums and Monuments, Politics, Family Activities, and you can find great hotel rates during July and August.  As always, here at the American Guest House we offer great summer rates, FREE Hot breakfast, free Internet and free use of a computer in case you did not bring one.  Check us out - You’ll be happy you did.