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The White House

Taking a White House tour is one of the most popular attractions in Washington. Read this guide to find out if it's the right tour for you. Also get some tips on how to land tickets.

Other Washington Attractions
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Ceiba!

Saturday May 19, 2012

A day of strolling the National Mall and taking in the DC attractions can work up an appetite. One of the best and most conveniently-located restaurants is Ceiba. It offers a Latin American-inspired cuisine and lots of drink choices. Check out what's on the menu.

DC Is A Running Town

Friday May 18, 2012

Betcha didn't know that Washington is home of several big running races. We've got the Marine Corps Marathon, the Army 10-miler, the Cherry Blossom 10-miler, and many more. And what better way to see a city than running through it. (Just don't run too fast because then you'll miss a few things.) Check out this guide on how to get registered for some of DC's most popular races.

Frederick Douglass House

Sunday April 29, 2012

Frederick Douglass HouseFrederick Douglass spent the last 17 years of his life in Washington as the U.S. Marshal of the District. The home that he lived in is a beautiful mansion in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington. Tours are given daily except for major holidays. It may be off the beaten path but it's definitely worth a visit. Check out this guide on all you can see.

Cherry Blossom Closes With PetalFest

Friday April 27, 2012

The five-week long celebration of Washington's cherry blossoms will close tonight at the PetalFest. The free concert is from 5:30 Pm to 8 Pm, and features performances by The Family Stone and Chelsey Green and The Green Project. The event is at the Woodrow Wilson Plaza at Pennsylvania Avenue and 13th Street, NW. The best way to get there is on Metro's Blue and Orange lines and getting off at Federal Triangle. Call 877-44-BLOOM for more information.

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