The estimated fare is $13.26 using the rate in DC. The trip is 3.5 mi and will take 13 min. This includes a 15% tip. If you wish to get a Taxi to go to Union Station, check DC yellow Cab company. Approximate Breakdown: Initial Fare $3.00 Add. Metered Fare $7.66 Emergency fuel charge: $1.00 …
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REAGAN AIRPORT The estimated fare is $20.37 using the rate in Washington DC. The trip is 5.0 mi and will take 18 min. This includes a 15% tip. If you wish to get a Taxi to go to the airport, check DC yellow Cab company. Approximate Breakdown: Initial Fare $3.00 Add. Metered Fare $13.84 Emergency fuel charge: …
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Yesterday was held a “state dinner” at the White House to welcome President Hu Jintao of China. Do you know why we call that a state dinner? By definition a state dinner is a dinner or banquet (with a lot of protocols) paid by a government and hosted by a head of state in his or …
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All the Comforts of Home- When Your Need Them Most Many visitors to the American Guest House Bed and Breakfast are business travelers, tourists, foreign dignitaries, and travelers of all other walks of life. Unfortunately however, sometimes travel to the Washington DC area is much more a necessity than a holiday. The Washington D.C./Baltimore area is …
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The White House is serving all kinds of savory and sweet things during the twenty holiday receptions that President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will host this season. The baked delights, courtesy of Executive Pastry Chef Bill Yosses. White House Holiday Apple Cake with Maple Glaze Ingredients for the Cake 3/4 cup canola or …
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Bone up on a little American history with a few fun facts about The White House! 1. How many fires has The White House survived? Answer: 2. The first was in 1814 during the War of 1812 and set by the British. The second was in 1929 in the West Wing. 2. When was The …
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First day… I. MORNING Early morning: The Mall Enjoy the sunrise and a moment of reflection at the Lincoln memorial where Martin Luther King, Jr delivered his famous I have a dream speech and then take a walk on the mall toward the memorials. There, you’ll have a chance to visit the World War II …
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For the environmentally conscious and exercise prone, bike rentals are available throughout the city by different means. DC does have the largest bike share program through Capital Bikeshare. There is a membership fee depending on how often you would like to use the bike and then usage fee for the amount of time. See their …
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