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Washington DC Conventions

The STP Psychology Convention

25th APS Annual Convention: Mark Your Calendar (Washington, DC, USA - May 23-26, 2013)

The STP Psychology Convention 2013  will be held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington D.C. from May 23 to 26, 2013.  This Convention brings together psychological researchers and academics for an exciting program that covers the entire spectrum of innovative research in psychological science.

As you prepare plans for the STP PsychologyConference, please keep us in mind for your Washington DC accommodation.  We are within 15 minutes walk from the Wardman Marriott, or a 5 minute bus ride on the L2 Metro bus (see map below for directions).  We look forward to your stay, our innkeeper’s will ensure that you feel at home.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC


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Washington DC Conventions

The International Economic Development Council

The International Economic Development Council will be held from April 14 to April 16, 2013 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.  This event will connect attendees  with others who share the same goals and experiences and will give them  access to and insights from community leaders, industry experts, and federal policy makers.

Please consider staying at our DC lodging accommodation located in the DuPont Circle within a 15 minute walk of the Omni Shoreham Hotel!

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC


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Washington DC Conventions

The ARRS 2013 Annual Meeting

From April 13th until the 18th,2013 the ARRS 2013 Annual Meeting will be held at the Washington DC Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, just 15 minutes away from our Washington DC Bed and Breakfast Dupont circle. Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals interested in the science and practice of radiology will attend this meeting. The 2013 Annual Meeting will offer an educational forum in the practice and science of radiology and much more. If you are planning to attend this conference and you are not sure where to stay near the venue, stay at our best Washington DC Bed and Breakfast!

Jonathan, Innkeeper

American Guest House in Washington DC


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The Smithsonian’s Pure Land Exhibit at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

Looking for something to do this week in Washington DC? Check out the Smithsonian’s Pure Land Exhibit at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. The exhibit is entitled, “A digital, immersive experience of Cave 220 at Dunhuang, China.” The exhibit runs through December 9, 2012, and admission is free. The Gallery is open from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
1050 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20560

Jennifer, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of lights 2012

Every year, during the first week of December, the Potomac river lights up with over 5o festively decorated boats for the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. The best place to see the parade is from the docks of the Alexandria Marina where Santa will be also arriving. Check out some pictures of previous years and come enjoy this holiday tradition with us!

Gabriel, Innkeeper

American Guest House in Washington DC

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New Exhibit at Smithsonian Museum

The Smithsonian Museum is opening a new exhibit, Roads of Arabia. For those of you passionate about history, this is an exhibit that you cannot miss. The artifacts at display come from a variety of civilizations that lived in the Arabian peninsula. The exhibition will be on display until February 2013.

Whether you are passionate about history, Islam, or just love museums; you should consider visiting this new exhibit.  We hope you will stay at our inn lodging located about 2 miles from the Smithsonian Museums and Monuments.

Gabriel, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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DC Monuments under the Stars

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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DC Music Scene

A lot of people believe that all we do in DC is politics, but that’s not accurate at all. The District loves its films, food, festivals, and music. In fact, this week (and in some cases, every week) for live music you have your choice between THE BOSS (a.k.a. Bruce Springsteen), original members of Bob Marley’s The Wailers, the Latin American Harp Festival, the Columbia Stations Jazz Session (which is just up the street from our lovely Washington DC Lodging), the Washington Concert Opera, and many more. This city’s free or inexpensive entertainment doesn’t stop at the Smithsonian museums. There are tons of free or cheap venues around town to catch live indie rock or outdoor jazz. Honestly, it wouldn’t be surprising to accidentally stumble across such a venue in DC, since they’re all over town.  In keeping up with loads of free things to do in this great Nation’s Capital, this historical Washington DC Hotel also offer free delicious gourmet breakfast, cookies, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, city maps, luggage storage, and more.

Kyle, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

Washington DC Museums

The National Building Museum

The National Building Museum is one of the most spectacular historical buildings in Washington, DC. Once the Pension building, it was designed to house the Pension Bureau and served as venue for social events for Washington, DC’s “social elite” during that period. The “Great Hall” is still used for social events to this day.

The museum displays various exhibits including their permanent collection of architectural photography and toys. Right now the building held the Cherry Blossom Festival.

The museum is located across the street from the Judiciary Square metro stop on the red line or the Gallery Place metro stop on the yellow and green lines just two blocks away from the museum and about 15 minutes from Dupont circle Metro Station near our Washington DC lodging.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

Washington DC Museums

The Octagon House and Museum

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

 

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