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The ESRI 2013 Federal User Conference

Are you coming to Washington DC  for the ESRI 2013 Federal User Conference on the 25th of February 2013? If yes, our hotel is located near Dupont Circle, only 10 minutes way by foot from  the Omni Shoreham Hotel where the conference will take place .

 

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

Washington DC Public Transportation

Low-cost luxury transportation to DC from New York and Philly isn’t too good to be true!

If you want to take a trip from DC to New York City or Philadelphia (or vice versa), but don’t want to spend what it costs to fly or take the train, there are some pretty luxurious alternatives out there. Megabus, Bolt Bus, and DC2NY offer upscale vehicles which are equipped with free WiFi, electrical outlets and clean bathrooms. DC2NY offers one-way tickets for $30 and round-trip tickets for $60.00. Both Megabus and Bolt Bus price their tickets on a sliding scale, so that tickets booked in advance are as little as $2 one-way for the first few to book their seats for a particular trip. After that their prices scale up the fuller the bus gets. On average you’ll pay under $20 for a one-way or under $40 for a round-trip ticket with these two luxury lines. Additionally, a few of these lines even offer buses to Boston for reasonable prices.

For an economy traveler on an economy budget there are a few other bus lines that aren’t quite as luxurious, but still very reliable.

Megabus and Bolt bus depart from Union Station, which is on the Red Metro Line. Conveniently, our lodging  is located in Dupont Circle, which is also on the Red Metro Line just a few stops down from Union Station. The DC2NY bus departs from Dupont Circle, just a few minutes from our front door. So when planning your Washington, DC trip itinerary, consider us as your best location to stay in Washington DC.

Kyle, Innkeeper

American Guest House in Washington DC

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Washington DC International Mortorcycle Show

When deciding where to stay when visiting Washington DC for the International Motorcycle Show you should definitely consider our lovely hotel  where you will always find the best hotels and bed and breakfast lodging deals.

If you’re planning to attend the International Motorcycle Show which takes place from December 10th through the 14th at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, why don’t you take a look at our conveniently located boutique Dupont Circle bed and breakfast? The Convention Center is just a short Metro ride away from our lovely and personable b&b in Washington dc.

Kyle, Innkeeper

American Guest House in Washington DC

Washington DC Conventions

Heading to Washington DC for the Ryan White Grantee Meeting?

The Ryan White Grantee Meeting will be held from November 27th – November 29th in Washington DC at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. Based on its website, the goal of the conference “focuses on identifying strategies for improved systems of HIV/AIDS care and treatment as well as increasing grantees’ knowledge of programmatic and fiscal requirements in accordance with the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009.”

If you plan to attend the Ryan White Grantee Meeting and haven’t yet booked your accommodations, you should definitely consider us as your home away from home. Our lodging in DC is located in the Dupont Circle area and offers complimentary breakfast and Wireless Internet with every reservation. Additionally, it is just a fifteen minute walk from the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. So when planning your Washington, DC trip itinerary, consider us as your best location to stay in Washington DC.

Kyle, Innkeeper

American Guest House in Washington DC

Washington DC Conventions

If you want a post-election debrief RootsCamp in DC is the place to be

RootsCamp will be held from November 30th – December 1st in Washington DC at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.The goal of the conference is to provide participants (i.e. progressive organizers an activists) with an intensive election debrief as well as insights on into scoring post-election work. There will even be a job fair.

If you plan to attend the RootsCamp “Un-conference” and haven’t yet booked your accommodations, you should definitely consider us as your home away from home. Our lodging in DC is located in the Dupont Circle area and offers

Kyle, Innkeeper

American Guest House in Washington DC

Holidays The White House Washington DC Activities Washington DC Celebrations

Looks like the date has been set for the Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington DC

Every year the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place on the Ellipse of the White House lawn in Washington DC. This year’s celebration will be held at 5pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012. This year marks the 90th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. You can get free tickets to the ceremony via and online lottery. The lottery runs from 10am on Thursday, October 25, 2012 to 10am on Monday, October, 29, 2012.

If you plan to attend the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and haven’t yet booked your accommodations, you should definitely consider our home away from home.

Kyle, Innkeeper

American Guest House in Washington DC

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The Washington Health Law Summit 2012

The Washington Health Law Summit 2012 will be held from December 3rd – 4th in Washington DC at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. According to the ABA’s website, the goal of the conference is to keep participants “up to date on the latest legislative and policy developments and the implementation of significant healthcare initiatives emanating from HHS, CMS, IRS, DOJ, OIG and other key government agencies.” So when planning your Washington, DC trip itinerary, consider us as your best location to stay in Washington DC.

Kyle, Innkeeper

American Guest House in Washington DC

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Ecobuild America Conference

The Ecobuild America Conference will be held from December 3rd – 7th in Washington DC at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.The goal of the conference is to provide participants with the education and resources necessary to build smarter and improve the built environment The keynote address will be delivered by Terry F. Neimeyer, P.E., BCEE, FACEC, CEO & Chairman of the Board, KCI Technologies, Inc.

If you plan to attend the EcoBuild America Conference and haven’t yet booked your accommodations, you should definitely consider our home away from home.

Kyle, Innkeeper

American Guest House in Washington DC

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The Keep America Beautiful National Conference

Are you coming to Washington DC  for the Keep America Beautiful National Conference on the 29th of January? If yes,  you should stay with us at our cozy hotel lodging in DC where you will always find the best bed and breakfast lodging deals in Washington DC. Our Dupont Circle bed & breakfast is just 10 minutes walking distance from  the Omni Shoreham Hotel where the conference will take place .

 

Jonathan, Innkeeper

American Guest House in Washington DC

Holidays Washington DC Activities

What is there to do for Halloween in or near Washington DC?

Washington DC is mostly known for its politics, but even these politicos like to throw on a costume and get into some mischief on Halloween. There are several in-town Halloween events, as well as some that are a short, but worth the effort, trek outside the city. There are plenty of events for kids as well as “big kids.” There are even “big kid” events not geared toward the college-aged crowd (i.e. those of you wanting to have a good time without getting too wild). There are also several ghost tours in DC as well as historic Alexandria to chose from.

If you’re looking for something to do in the city, you can try Boo at the Zoo from October 26th-28th. Basically, you can go trick-or-treating at the National Zoo in costume and all proceeds raised from Boo at the Zoo go toward funding the Zoo’s conservation science and animal care programs. This event is both little and “big kid” friendly.

Outside the city there are a slew of pumpkin patch picking hay rides, corn mazes with festivals, and an area-local favorite- Markoff’s Haunted Forrest. It’s a famous around these parts and draws quite a few visitors from far and wide. There are two trails through the forest, both equally as frightening. In years past there have been killer clowns with chainsaws, zombies, the frightening girl who crawls out of the television in the Ring, the list goes on. This year’s theme seems to be zombie prom gone terribly wrong. Markoff’s also donates a portion of its proceeds to different local charities. Honestly, it’s not to be missed!

Just make sure that no matter what you decide to do an this fun and festive evening that you consider our charming accommodation in Washington DC when you’re deciding where to stay when visiting.

Kyle, Innkeeper

American Guest House in Washington DC

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