Visit Washington DC - Attractions

Washington DC has some of the best visitor attractions in the country. Here is some info about the Washington DC area to help you make the most of your visit with us.

 SPECIAL EVENTS IN DC
 

Cherry Blossom - This is beauty in its purest form, come enjoy the beauty of the blossoms, the festival, the parade and ultimately DC. 

Saint Patrick's Day - It's Green and it's fun for the whole family

Fourth of July - There is no better place to celebrate Independence Day than the Nation's Capital City.

National Marathon - Run for a cause or just run for the fun.

Washington DC Calendar - Come on check it out, there are plenty of reasons to visit Washington DC anytime of the year.

  

Musical Entertainment in DC

• Friday evening live jazz at the Museum of Natural History Jazz Cafe
  Great Food, Drinks & 3-D Movies too.

Parks in DC

• National Mall - Where all the Smithsonian Museums and Monuments are located in Washington, DC.
• Lafayette Park - Lafayette Park is a public park located directly across from the White House.  
• Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium - A nice relaxing bit of nature to help escape the hustle of the city.
• Smithsonian National Zoological Park - A fancy name for the National Zoo.  Educational and entertaining.

Theaters in DC

• The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
  Awards, Ballet, Dance, Festivals, Jazz, National Symphony Orchestra, Performances for Young Audiences, Theater, etc.
• Ford's Theater - Where President Lincoln was shot.
• I-Max Theater  -  Fun for the whole family at the Museum of Natural History 

Washington DC Tours

• Cultural Tourism DC - List a broad range of activities and special events for all ages and interests.
• Tour Bus - Hop-On-Hop Off Open Top, Double Decker Bus -  The easiest and best way to get to know all of what DC has to offer.  There is a stop just a few feet away from the Guest House.
• White House Tours - Come visit President Obama's new home at only 1 mile away from the Guest House.  If you are an American citizen please contact your congressman for tickets and if you are a citizen of a foreign country, please contact your embassy in Washington, DC for assistance in submitting a tour request.
• For more information you can explore our Washington DC News Blog and our Washington DC Activities Blog

This Washington DC Metro/Bus planner can help you plan your travels from one attraction to another.