Day Trip: Kent Island
The DC area is perfectly situated for great day trips. You can explore the wineries of southern Virginia or visit the many little islands in Maryland. That is, of course, if you decide to stay in the DC-MD-VA area, but Philly is just three hours away and New York is only fours hours...
A Capitol Fourth of July
If you are lucky enough to be in Washington for the Fourth of July, there are some definite "must do's." If you are a first-time visitor to DC, you have to see the fire works on the National Mall. Every year, there is a musical performance on the Mall followed by...
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The annual Smithsonian Folklilfe Festival opened on Wednesday of this week. This event brings together hundreds of artists, scientists and visitors on the National Mall. This year, the centerpiece of the festival is a 30-ft Bhutanese temple, or Ihakhang, that was built as a gift of...
Walking with Abe
There is a walking tour which allows you to trace the steps leading up to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln was assassinated in Ford's Theater which is currently closed, but with the help of a crime detective brought back from 1865, you can experience can...
Capitol Pride Festival
One of the biggest events this weekend will be the 30th Annual Capitol Pride Festival, which is estimated to bring draw more than 200,000 people. The festival officially kicked off last Friday but will culminate this weekend with a 48-hour finale which inlcludes a 20-block parade. ...