GAZE AT THE STARS AND PLANETS IN ROCK CREEK PARK

June 3rd, 2010

Free and fun for the whole family, come gaze at the stars and planets once per month at Rock Creek Park. 

Flea Market at the Eastern Market in DC

June 3rd, 2010

The  FLEA MARKET at the Eastern Market in DC is located between the Capitol and Union Station and it has been around for the last 26 years.  The market is one of the most diverse in the nation where you can shop for antiques, arts, craft, collectables and imports from around the world.  The flea market operates every Sunday year round 10 to 5pm.

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…