The most exciting and beautiful time in D.C. is just around the corner – Cherry Blossom season! HISTORY To fully appreciate the beauty of the cherry blossom trees, one must first understand the history of these beautiful plants. In 1912, Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo gifted D.C. 3,000 cherry trees as a symbol of friendship and peace …
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Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday at Mount Vernon near Washington, D.C.
George Washington, the nation’s very first president, was on born on February 22nd, 1732. Two separate, fun-filled days full of historical adventures and activities are planned at his Mount Vernon home to commemorate his birthday. On both February 18th and 22nd admission is free at Mount Vernon and the day is filled with events for …
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Why Choosing American Guest House Bed and Breakfast for Your Stay Is the Better Choice in Washington, D.C.
If you have ever thought about choosing a Bed and Breakfast for your overnight stay instead of a hotel here are some reasons you should go ahead and book that room! Convenience– In a busy city like Washington, D.C. where you stay is incredibly important. Being close to parking, metro stations and of course …
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Shop ‘Til You Drop in Dupont Circle Washington, D.C.
Often Georgetown is associated with shopping in Washington D.C., but Dupont Circle is becoming increasingly popular as a hot shopping destination as well. Dupont Circle is located near Connecticut Avenue NW and Massachusetts Avenue NW. The main street encompasses bistros, bars, boutiques, book stores and specialty shops galore. If you are planning on paying Dupont …
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Why You Need To See “No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man” in Washington, D.C.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum, located in the heart of Washington, D.C., is home to many of the nation’s top art collections and exhibits. The Renwick Gallery, a branch of the iconic museum, features more contemporary art. Currently, The Renwick Gallery is featuring a much-anticipated exhibit “No Spectators: The Art of the Burning Man.” …
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5th Annual Capital Dragon Boat Regatta at the Wharf in Washington DC
Come check out the newly finished Washington DC Southwest Waterfront at The Wharf. It is the place to be on Saturday, August 25, 2018 for the Capitol Dragon Boat Regatta! The regatta is held on just this one day and is truly entertaining for both the athletes and spectators. We are especially excited to see …
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Insider’s Guide to Visiting the U.S. Capitol
The U.S. Capitol Building welcomes millions of visitors every year and is unquestionably one of DC’s most popular monuments and museums. As such, planning a trip to our country’s capital may be intimidating to some. With so much to see and do in Washington, D.C. where do you begin? All of us at American Guest …
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Celebrate the 4th of July in Historic Washington, D.C.
When making your plans for the 4th of July this year, where better to celebrate than the nation’s capital? There are so many festivities in DC over the 4th, you can easily plan a summer vacation, or at the very least, a long weekend getaway. For starters, how about DC’s annual National Independence Day Parade? …
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