The Islamic Society of North America conference will be held on August 31, 2012 at the Walter E.Washington Convention Center in downtown DC. Stay at the best Washington DC Bed and Breakfast Inn! We offer a complimentary warm breakfast specially prepared for all of our guests to include free WiFi as well.
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 AIDS 2012 will be held this July 22-27, 2012 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in downtown DC. Our Washington DC Bed and Breakfast offers complimentary Kosher breakfasts and free Internet access. This Washington DC Accommodations is located less than 2 miles from this event offering great Washington DC lodging.
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
The Foundry Gallery is an artist-run organization which has for mission to offer an alternative gallery space to artists, specifically focused on showcasing and encouraging local artists. As an artist-run organization, the artist have more freedom as to the types of art they select for exhibitions.
The Gallery’s hours are as follows: Wednesday through Friday 1pm to 7pm, and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 6pm.
The Foundry Gallery is located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood on 18th Street between Massachusetts Avenue NW and N Street NW just few minutes away from our Dupont Circle Bed and Breakfast.
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
Looking for something to do after the museums close in Washington DC and you feel too tired to walk? Then sitting down outdoor to watch a good movie may be just what you need. Crystal Screen, an outdoor Film Festival, is showing a FREE movie every Monday at sundown until August 27th, 2012. All you’ll need is a blanket to sit on, perhaps a picnic basket, some friends or a date? and you are ready. But don’t worry, there are plenty of great restaurants and bars in the area if you get hungry. Enjoy the fun with local residents from Pentagon City, Crystal City, Washington, DC, Alexandria and the surrounding areas. If you are staying at our Washington DC accommodations, take the Dupont Circle metro (red line) to the Crystal City metro station (yellow and blue lines), the ride will take about 15 to 20 minutes and the location is 1800 South Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202 (near Crystal City Metro).
Here is the list of movies and dates:
6/4 – Sex and the City
6/11- The Wedding Singer
6/18 – Sweet Home Alabama
6/25 – Hitch
7/2 – My Big Fat Greek Wedding
7/9 – Sleepless in Seattle
7/16 – Bridget Jone’s Diary
7/23 – The Proposal
7/30 – You’ve Got Mail
8/6 – How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
8/13 – Pretty Woman
8/20 – Love Actually
8/27 – When Harry Met Sally
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
Joseph Hirhhorn was a Latvian immigrant, a stockbroker and also had excellent taste in art!
This Washington DC museum which opened in 1974 began with 4,000 paintings and 2,600 sculptures, which he donated to the Smithsonian in 1966 (world’s largest personal collection of modern art).
The third level has contemporary classics by artists like De Kooning, Man Ray and Warhol, while the second level is reserved for rotating exhibitions (check the website for schedules), and the first floor is reserved for the newest acquisitions.
The other things we love about the Hirshhorn museum are the free guided tours (daily on the hour from 12-4PM) and the art films held in the evenings in the Ring Auditorium.
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
Today our guests went to The Library of Congress which is located in three buildings and they were pleased with the visit!
The site is accessible by the Capitol South station (orange and blue lines) which is two blocks away from the library. Our DC B&B is only at 15 minutes with the metro system.
The Library of Congress which one of the principal missions of the library is to research inquiries made by members of Congress through the Congressional Research Service was built by Congress in 1800. In the early 19 century almost all the original collection of book had been destroyed because od the War of 1812. After this tragic moment in the Washingtonian history, Thomas Jefferson sold his entire personal collection of book (around 6000 books)!
Traveler tip: It is also open to the public, but only members of Congress, supreme Court justices and other members have the right to check out books… By the way it is the oldest federal cultural institution in the United State and it is the largest library in the world by shelf space and number of books.
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
Make this Easter the best ever! Every year the White House opens up its South Lawn to over 35,000 people for the 134th Annual Easter Egg Roll. Anyone can register at the White House Web Page for a chance to be entered into a lottery sponsored by Rec.Gov and register by March 5, 2012. Winners will be announced March 12, 2012 and the event will be held on April 09, 2012. Register soon and get a chance of a lifetime. Admission is free and open to one submission per household. Tickets are non-transferable.
The American Guest house is located only a mile from the White House and transportation (42 Metro Bus) runs every 10-15 minutes in front of our door ($1.75 Fare).
Joseph. Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
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