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  • Voice of America - A Guide to Touring Voice of America…Created: 2010-01-06 @ 15:19:43 EST     
    Voice of America (VOA) is metro accessible and offers behind the scene broadcast tours that cover the history of shortwave broadcasts of the 1940s to Internet broadcasts of today…
  • Guide to the Decatur House - Decatur House Guide Washington, DC…Created: 2010-01-04 @ 11:41:17 EST     
    The Decatur House in Washington, DC is one of the oldest homes in Washington, DC. Find out how to take a tour and history of the Decatur House…
  • Gunston Hall Plantation - Guide to Gunston Hall Plantation…Created: 2010-01-03 @ 16:36:14 EST     Updated: 2010-01-03 @ 16:39:15 EST
    Gunston Hall Plantation is the home of George Mason who authored the Virginia Declaration of Rights, the outline for the US Constitution's Bill of Rights. Tour the plantation, find hours of operat…
  • National Museum of Women in the Arts - Women in the Arts Museum…Created: 2009-12-30 @ 15:47:20 EST     Updated: 2009-12-31 @ 10:19:56 EST
    National Museum of Women in the Arts is located at 13th St and New York Ave in Washington, DC. National Museum of Women in the Arts explores the achievements of women in the art world. Find exhibi…
  • Eisenhower Executive Office Building - Washington, DC…Created: 2009-12-27 @ 16:38:29 EST     
    The Eisenhower Executive Office Building or EEOB houses the Vice President of the United States and his staff as well as offices that support the President of the United States. Learn the history …
  • A Guide to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)- BWI Air…Created: 2009-12-27 @ 16:11:40 EST     
    Baltimore Washington International Airport, known as BWI, is about 45 miles and an hour's drive North of Washington, DC. Find-out parking, airlines, and ground transportation…
  • Washington, DC Street Guide - Guide to Washington, DC Streets…Created: 2009-12-27 @ 14:01:05 EST     Updated: 2009-12-27 @ 15:47:22 EST
    Washington, DC street guide will help you navigate the streets of DC. Divided into quadrants, Washington, DC streets can be tricky to manuever, but once you understand how the city was designed, it…
  • Octagon House and Museum - Washington, DC Octagon House and Museum…Created: 2009-12-27 @ 13:34:15 EST     Updated: 2009-12-27 @ 13:42:31 EST
    The Octagon House and Museum in Washington, DC is located at 18th St. and New York Ave. NW. Find out how to arrange a tour and see the oldest museum in the U.S. devoted to architecture. …
  • Sherlock Holmes Experience at the National Museum of Crime and Punis…Created: 2009-12-21 @ 10:26:46 EST     Updated: 2009-12-21 @ 10:30:22 EST
    The Sherlock Holmes Experience at the National Museum of Crime & Punishment will take place on December 26, 2009. Learn first hand how to collect evidence, dust for fingerprints and solve the …
  • Restaurant Week 2010 Washington, DC - 2010 Winter Restaurant Week DC…Created: 2009-12-17 @ 09:28:48 EST     
    Restaurant Week 2010 DC has announced its winter dining dates where foodies can eat at some of DC's best restaurants for a fraction of the price. Winter Restaurant Week 2010 in Washington, DC is al…
  • Exploring the Streets of Washington, DC – New Hampshire Ave…Created: 2009-12-16 @ 10:27:22 EST     Updated: 2009-12-17 @ 09:09:06 EST
    New Hampshire Ave in Washington, DC is one of the many diagonal streets in the city. This guide will help you navigate New Hampshire Ave. Find-out about landmarks and things to see and do while to…
  • Guide to Dupont Circle- Washington, DC Neighborhoods…Created: 2009-12-14 @ 17:06:40 EST     Updated: 2009-12-14 @ 17:30:08 EST
    Dupont Circle refers to the neighborhood surrounding the Dupont Traffic Circle and is an ecletic and vibrant neighborhood in Washington, DC. Shopping, dining and sight seeing in Dupont Circle are …
  • Barracks Row Guide - Guide to Barracks RowCreated: 2009-12-11 @ 09:06:55 EST     Updated: 2009-12-11 @ 09:17:23 EST
    Barracks Row is located on Eighth Street SE and offers visitors great dining, shopping and bars. Barracks Row offers easy accessibility to walkers and metro riders. Read this Barracks Row guide t…
  • National Menorah Lighting 2009 - 2009 National Menorah LightingCreated: 2009-12-09 @ 18:05:11 EST     Updated: 2009-12-09 @ 18:11:53 EST
    The National Menorah Lighting 2009 will take place on Sunday, December 13, 2009 on the Ellipse in front of the White House. Learn about the National Menorah Lighting times and activities…
  • Georgetown Shopping Guide - A Guide to the Shops in GeorgetownCreated: 2009-12-07 @ 15:01:51 EST     
    Georgetown shopping, restaurants & bars are a favorite among visitors. Learn more about what to expect from Georgetown and where to shop…
  • Smithsonian Museums - A Guide to Smithsonian Museums in Washington, …Created: 2009-12-07 @ 15:01:49 EST     
    Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC are some of the most visited sights in Washington, DC. With 16 museums in DC and the National Zoo, the Smithsonian Museums are filled with history and offer f…
  • Capitol Hill Culinary Experience Tour - DC Capitol Hill Culinary Exp…Created: 2009-12-07 @ 08:53:25 EST     
    Capitol Hill Culinary Experience Tour is a walking tour that let's visitors to DC sample some of the best food and drink on Capitol Hill…
  • Holiday Model Train Exhibits - DC Holiday Model Train ExhibitsCreated: 2009-12-04 @ 21:53:17 EST     
    Holiday model and toy trains exhibits are a seasonal tradition in Washington, DC and there are plenty of family-friendly places to take the kids to see the magical trains that delight kids…
  • Bethesda Winter Wonderland 2009 - 2009 Bethesda Winter WonderlandCreated: 2009-12-01 @ 19:50:58 EST     
    Bethesda Winter Wonderland 2009 offers free family fun, concerts and a visit from Santa. Join the Bethesda Winter Wonderland on December 4 and 5, 2009…
  • 2009 White House Christmas Ornament - White House Christmas Ornament…Created: 2009-11-30 @ 11:19:20 EST     
    White House Christmas Ornament 2009 can be purchased throught the White House Historical Society. The 2009 White House Christmas Ornament celebrates Grover Cleveland's presidency…
  • National Cathedral Creche Exhibition - Creche Exhibition at the Nati…Created: 2009-11-22 @ 22:43:30 EST     Updated: 2009-11-22 @ 22:46:54 EST
    The National Cathedral’s annual exhibition of nativity scenes from around the world opens on November 23, 2009 and runs through the Epiphany on January 6, 2010. See Christmas nativity sets wit…
  • Emily Dickinson Birthday Celebration at Folger Theatre - Folger Shak…Created: 2009-11-21 @ 21:29:27 EST     Updated: 2009-11-21 @ 21:39:20 EST
    Head over to the Elizabethan Theatre at Folger Theatre for the annual Emily Dickinson Birthday Tribute in the Elizabethan Theatre at Folger on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 7:30 p.m…
  • Holiday Hotel Packages in Washington, DC - Holiday Hotel DealsCreated: 2009-11-17 @ 22:48:49 EST     
    Holiday hotel packages are in abundance during the holidays in Washington, DC. Visitors can find great hotel deals throughout the city. Premium and luxury hotels offer packages that pamper and are …
  • Reston Town Center Thanksgiving Parade 2009 - 2009 Reston Town Cente…Created: 2009-11-17 @ 20:19:07 EST     
    If you are visiting the DC metro area for Thanksgiving, consider heading over to Reston Town Center for some holiday fun. Reston Town Center offers Thanksgiving holiday visitors an opportunity to …
  • Folger Consort: - In Dulci Jubilo: A German ChristmasCreated: 2009-11-16 @ 21:23:11 EST     
    Folger Shakespeare Library Christmas Consort's will be celebrating Christmas with its In Dulci Jubilo: A German Christmas, music from Germany from December 11-20, 2009. Buy tickets for this DC hol…
  • Scottish Christmas Walk Parade & Weekend Events 2009 - 2009 Scottish…Created: 2009-11-15 @ 22:30:42 EST     
    The Scottish Christmas Walk Parade is held on Saturday, December 5, 2009. See Scottish Clands, dancers, pipe and drum parade through the streets of Old Town Alexandria. Attend Scottish Christmas Wa…
  • Terra Cotta Warrior Vacation Package Deal - Hotel Deals Washington, …Created: 2009-11-14 @ 21:32:00 EST     Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 21:36:37 EST
    Terra Cotta Warrior vacation package deal offers a discounted hotel room price and tickets to the Terra Cotta Warrior Exhibition a the National Geographic Museum in Washington, DC…
  • The Madison, A Loews Hotel - The Madison Hotel in Washington, DCCreated: 2009-11-14 @ 21:08:23 EST     Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 21:13:21 EST
    The Madison, A Loews Hotel in Washington, DC is located just a few blocks from the White House and a mile from the Smithsonian Museums. Find out package deals and compare hotel room costs…
  • Passport to the World December 31, 2009- A New Year's Eve Party in DCCreated: 2009-11-13 @ 21:28:33 EST     Updated: 2009-11-13 @ 21:34:58 EST
    Passport To The World New Year's Eve Party is taking place in Washington DC on Thursday, December 31, 2009. Ring in 2010 at the Washington Hilton Hotel in DC. Get tickets for the celebration. …
  • Free Things To Do in DCCreated: 2009-11-13 @ 13:26:59 EST     
    Free Things To Do in Washington, DC is a guide to free sights and attractions for visitors to the District. Free things include museums, memorials, monuments, tour the White House, tour the U.S. Ca…
  • Sesame Street Photo Exhibit at Union Station - Sesame Street 40th An…Created: 2009-11-11 @ 21:31:31 EST     
    Sesame Street Photo Exhibit at Union Station in DC celebrates 40 years of educating children from around the world. See photos of Sesame Street's exhibit "The Longest STreet in the World"…
  • Half-Price Theatre Tickets - Bargain Theatre TicketsCreated: 2009-11-10 @ 09:01:48 EST     
    Find bargain theatre tickets for half-price to the theatre, dance, music, and opera for performances at the Kennedy Center, National Theatre, Arena Stage, Ford's Theatre, Folger Shakespeare Theatre…
  • Best Pizza in Washington, DC - Washington, DC PizzaCreated: 2009-11-09 @ 22:18:01 EST     
    Looking for the best pizza in washington, dc? Check-out this list of the best pizzerias in the DC metro area including 2Amys and Comet Ping Pong…
  • Visit Colonial Williamsburg at Christmas - Christmas at Colonial Wil…Created: 2009-11-08 @ 23:00:11 EST     
    Colonial Williamsburg is a great place to visit during the Christmas holiday. Colonial Williamsburg is just a short drive from DC and the winter season offers visitors festive lights, fireworks, sh…
  • FotoWeek DC 2009 - November 7-14, 2009Created: 2009-11-04 @ 22:10:26 EST     
    FotoWeek DC celebrates the power of photography through powerful international exhibitions, thought provoking lectures and workshops, and the chance to have your own portfolio critiqued by experts…
  • Telling Stories: Norman Rockwell from the Collections of Lucas and …Created: 2009-11-04 @ 09:55:55 EST     
    "Telling Stories: Norman Rockwell from the Collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg” will be on view at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., from July 2, 2010,…
  • Gaylord National Hotel and Resort Holiday Packages - Holiday Package…Created: 2009-11-01 @ 21:38:12 EST     Updated: 2009-11-01 @ 21:44:39 EST
    The Gaylord National Hotel and Resort holiday offers holiday hotel packages that make budget and economy travel all the more rewarding for the whole family. Check-out the holiday packages and make …
  • The Exquisite Corpse Adventure at The Library of CongressCreated: 2009-10-25 @ 22:45:01 EDT     
    The Exquisite Corpse Adventure at the Library of Congress is a reading and writing game that will delight both young and old. Learn how the game is played and follow some of your favorite authors a…
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - Reagan National AirportCreated: 2009-10-24 @ 22:55:35 EDT     
    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport provides a guide for visitors to Washington, DC detailing airlines and ground transportation. …
  • W Hotel Washington, DC - Washington, DC W HotelCreated: 2009-10-24 @ 22:11:21 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-24 @ 22:13:21 EDT
    W Hotel Washington, DC is a luxury hotel next to the White House. W Hotel Washington, DC is the city's it hotel where insiders crowd the POV Bar. Perfect place to stay during the Fourth of July an…
  • A Winter Day in Washington, DC - How to Spend a Winter Day in Washin…Created: 2009-10-20 @ 23:23:00 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 13:41:12 EDT
    A winter day in Washington, DC offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy outdoor ice skating and the monuments and memorials, or escape the cold and visit one of the many museums. Read this perfect…
  • Sofitel Lafayette Square in Washington, DC - Romantic Hotel PackagesCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 21:47:08 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 22:12:19 EDT
    Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square has a romantic offer with its Sparkling Sofitel Rendezvous package. …
  • Halloween Costume Shops in Washington, DC - Washington, DC Halloween…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 21:12:18 EDT     
    Halloween costume shops in Washington, DC. Find costumes to rent or buy at these local costume shops…
  • Best Sandwich Shops in Washington, DC - Washington, DC Best Sandwich…Created: 2009-10-14 @ 22:16:38 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 22:20:21 EDT
    Sandwich shops are located all around the District, but not all sandwich shops are created equal. Where are the best sandwich shops in DC? Best Sandwich Place, Earl's Sandwich, Wagshals and more…
  • Holiday Theatre and Plays in Washington, DC - Washington, DC Holiday…Created: 2009-10-13 @ 23:12:44 EDT     
    December in Washington, DC is filled with plenty of theatrical productions, holiday shows, ballet and music to put the whole family in the holiday spirit…
  • Solar Decathlon - U.S. Department of Energy College CompetitionCreated: 2009-10-08 @ 23:20:28 EDT     
    The Solar Decathlon is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and brings together 20 teams of college and university students to design and build an effective and efficient solar powered home. …
  • Columbus Day 2009 Wreath Laying Ceremony - 2009 Columbus Day Wreath …Created: 2009-10-07 @ 22:38:11 EDT     
    Columbus Day in Washington, DC is marked with a wreath laying ceremony on October 12, 2009 at 11 a.m. This event takes place at the Columbus statue in front of Union Station…
  • Melrose Hotel Washington, DC - Washington, DC Melrose HotelCreated: 2009-10-07 @ 22:09:53 EDT     
    The Melrose Hotel is located at 2430 Pennsylvania Ave, NW in Washington, DC. Melrose Hotel is just two blocks away from the Metro, a couple of blocks from Georgetown and close to the White House, K…
  • Oktoberfest Reston 2009 - Reston Oktoberfest 2009Created: 2009-10-05 @ 22:44:46 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 22:49:16 EDT
    Oktoberfest Reston 2009 takes place at Reston Town Center (11900 Market Street, Reston, VA) from Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2009. Enjoy German food, beer and wine, along with liv…
  • River Inn - Downtown Hotels in Washington, DCCreated: 2009-10-04 @ 22:36:52 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 22:38:23 EDT
    The River Inn is located in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood, just blocks from downtown Washington, DC. The River Inn is a boutique hotel …
  • White House Garden Tours 2009 - 2009 White House Garden ToursCreated: 2009-10-01 @ 22:27:53 EDT     
    The White House Garden Tours 2009 will take place on October 17, 2009 and October 18, 2009. Tickets are free and the White House Garden Tours are open to the general public. Learn how to get ticke…
  • Bikestation DC -Washington DC BikestationCreated: 2009-10-01 @ 08:57:15 EDT     
    Bikestation Washington, DC is located in Union Station and offers visitors a safe and convenient place to store your bike while you eat lunch or tour the city by foot…
  • Terra Cotta Warriors at the National Geographic Museum in DCCreated: 2009-09-28 @ 21:36:43 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 21:46:28 EDT
    China’s terra cotta warriors will invade Washington, DC on November 19, 2009 for an exhibit entitled Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor at the National Geographic Museum…
  • Hope Diamond 50th Anniversary - Smithsonian Displays Hope DiamondCreated: 2009-09-27 @ 22:52:53 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-27 @ 22:59:12 EDT
    The Hope Diamond is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and is on display, sans its setting, at the National Museum of Natural History until April 2010. …
  • Turkish Festival 2009 - 2009 Turkish Festival in Washington, DCCreated: 2009-09-27 @ 22:03:44 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-27 @ 22:05:01 EDT
    The 2009 Turkish Festival in Washington, DC is a celebration of all things Turkish and is held on October 4, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival is filled with events for the whole family…
  • Eagle Bank Bowl 2009 - 2009 Eagle Bank BowlCreated: 2009-09-27 @ 20:22:30 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-27 @ 20:26:00 EDT
    Eagle Bank Bowl 2009 will take place on December 29, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. at RFK Stadium. Army or Navy takes on an Atlantic Coast Conference Team. This is the second year for the Eagle Bank Bowl…
  • Best Places to Stay in Washington, DC - Hotels in Washington, DCCreated: 2009-09-21 @ 23:24:41 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-22 @ 13:43:24 EDT
    Where is the best place to stay in DC? is a question that has many answers depending on who you ask. Find out what hotel is most kid-friendly, most romantic, best service and more…
  • Haunted Houses in Washington, DC - Tour of Haunted Houses in DCCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 14:45:44 EDT     
    The Most Haunted Houses in Washington, DC is a popular walk for visitors, especially during the Halloween season. Find out about some of DC's most haunted sights…
  • National Building Museum Ghost Tours - Ghost Tours at the National B…Created: 2009-09-19 @ 22:16:35 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 22:17:25 EDT
    The National Building Museum Ghost Tours are a great way to learn about one of DC's favorite museums and the ghosts who haunt it and call it home. Take a ghost led tour in October or November…
  • Old Town Alexandria Wine and Food Festival - Fall Wine and Food Fest…Created: 2009-09-17 @ 22:28:38 EDT     
    Old Town Alexandria Wine and Food Festival is part of Virginia's Annual Wine Month celebration. This wine and food festival takes place October, 9, 10 and 11, 2009 and provides visitors and opportu…
  • Folger Shakespeare Library - A Guide to Visiting Shakespeare LibraryCreated: 2009-09-15 @ 22:42:07 EDT     
    Folger Shakespeare Library is located on Capitol Hill and holds the third largest collection of English books printed before 1641. Visitors to the Folger Shakespeare Library can enjoy theatrical pe…
  • Free Walking Tours Washington, DC - Washington, DC Free Walking ToursCreated: 2009-09-15 @ 22:34:02 EDT     
    Cultural Tourism DC offers 100 free walking tours in the fall on September 19 & September 20, 2009. Don't miss these free tours that offer visitors an opportunity to hear historic tales about W…
  • DC Shorts Film Festival 2009 - 2009 Shorts Film FestivalCreated: 2009-09-15 @ 22:23:15 EDT     
    Shorts Film Festival 2009 is one of the leading short film festivals in the nation according to MovieMaker Magazine. The festival will take place from September 10-17, 2009. Washington, DC will p…
  • Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival and Sunset Tour - Mount Vernon, VACreated: 2009-09-15 @ 22:02:20 EDT     
    The Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival and Sunset Tour takes place from Oct. 2-4, 2009. Tickets are $30 and allows you to sample wines from 17 Virginia wineries. …
  • Monday Night at The National Theatre - Free Performances at National…Created: 2009-09-13 @ 17:24:59 EDT     
    Monday Night Free Performances at The National Theatre for Fall 2009 will kick-off on September 28, 2009 with a free performance by the Marine String Quartet. Shows are at 6 and 7:30 p.m…
  • Drag Queen Race in Washington, DC - High Heel Race 2009Created: 2009-09-12 @ 23:03:05 EDT     
    DC Drag Queen Race 2009 will Tuesday, October 27, 2009. The race course runs down 17th Street in Dupont Circle and is a favorite Halloween event in Washington, DC. …
  • Penn Quarter Arts on Foot Festival 2009 ? Washington, DCCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 22:18:33 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-09 @ 22:19:22 EDT
    Penn Quarter Arts on Fooy Festival 2009 is an annual festival that takes place in the Penn Quarter neighborhood. The festival takes place on September 12, 2009 and showcases visual and performance …
  • How to Tour the Dome of the U.S. Capitol - Tour the U.S. Capitol DomeCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 21:36:01 EDT     
    How to tour the U.S. Capitol Dome is a visitor's guide to requesting a tour of the U.S. Capitol's dome. Tours are free and must be arranged through your congressional representatives' office…
  • Adams Morgan Day 2009 - 2009 Annual Adams Morgan DayCreated: 2009-09-05 @ 23:03:35 EDT     
    Adams Morgan Day 2009 is a street festival that celebrates the rich diversity of the Adams Morgan community in Washington, DC. Visitors to the festival will experience wonderful foods, arts, music …
  • Kids Euro Festival - A Performing Arts Festival in DC for KidsCreated: 2009-09-05 @ 22:31:22 EDT     
    Kids Euro Festival 2009 is a celebration of European arts and culture for children. The festival will give kids the opportunity to experience the performing arts through over 150 free performances …
  • Arlington National Cemetery - A Guide to Visiting Arlington National…Created: 2009-09-02 @ 23:17:01 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 07:43:07 EDT
    Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA is a cemetery that gets a lot of foot traffic. Arlington National Cemetery is a stop on many sightseeing tours and hallow ground to honor America's sold…
  • Folger Shakespeare Library September EventsCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 23:11:50 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 23:43:19 EDT
    Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC offers visitors free events and activities in September 2009. Learn more about the free events at Folger Shakespeare Library in DC…
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC - Dc's National Memorial…Created: 2009-09-01 @ 22:31:39 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 22:41:09 EDT
    Vietnam Veterans Memorial pays tribute to those veterans who served in the Vietnam War. Visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC in the evening is especially beautiful…
  • Shakespeare Free For All - Free Performances in Washington, DCCreated: 2009-08-30 @ 22:14:13 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-30 @ 22:16:27 EDT
    Shakespeare Free For All is an annual summer event in Washington, DC that offers visitors and the local community an opportunity to see free performances of a Shakespeare play. Learn more about pla…
  • Shakespeare Theatre Company's Free for All - Free Performances of Sh…Created: 2009-08-30 @ 21:39:44 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-30 @ 22:18:04 EDT
    Shakespeare Theatre Company's Free for All free performance of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew runs August 27, 2009 to September 12, 2009. …
  • Mount Vernon ? Home of President George WashingtonCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 22:08:00 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 22:16:27 EDT
    Mount Vernon, home of President George Washington, is located just 16 miles south of Washington, D.C. Mount Vernon is accessible by boat, bike or car and is a great experience for the whole family…
  • Kennedy Center 2009 Page to Stage Festival - Page to Stage Festival …Created: 2009-08-23 @ 16:59:02 EDT     
    The Kennedy Center hosts its annual Page-to-Stage Festival which features more than 40 D.C. area theater companies. This free three-day event takes place September 5-7, 2009…
  • Labor Day Capitol Concert 2009 in Washington, DC - DC 2009 Labor Day…Created: 2009-08-23 @ 16:36:00 EDT     
    Labor Day Capitol Concert 2009 is a free concert that takes place on the West Lawn of the Capitol on September 6, 2009…
  • Labor Day 2009 in Washington, DC - 2009 Labor Day Events & ActivitiesCreated: 2009-08-23 @ 16:18:58 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-23 @ 22:02:00 EDT
    Labor Day Weekend 2009 in Washington, DC is filled with family fun. Check-out all the free festivals, concerts, and promotions in honor of the Labor Day holiday weekend…
  • U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum - Holocaust Museum in Washington, DCCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 21:38:09 EDT     
    The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is America's national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history. The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is located in Washing…
  • National Book Festival 2009 on the National Mall - 2009 National Boo…Created: 2009-08-18 @ 22:44:29 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-19 @ 12:50:45 EDT
    National Book Festival 2009 on the National Mall in Washington, DC takes place on September 26, 2009. The National Book Festival gives visitors an opportunity to meet authors and illustrators and e…
  • Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, DC - DC Mandarin Oriental HotelCreated: 2009-08-18 @ 22:25:05 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-19 @ 12:55:20 EDT
    Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, DC is one of the best luxury hotels in Washington, DC, and the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, DC is the closest hotel to the famous cherry blossoms that sur…
  • The Fairfax at Embassy Row in Washington, DCCreated: 2009-08-15 @ 17:08:57 EDT     
    The Fairfax at Embassy Row in Washington, DC is located near Dupont Circle. The hotel is within walking distance to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Georgetown. This is a luxury ho…
  • The National Archives - Washington, DCCreated: 2009-08-15 @ 09:34:30 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-15 @ 09:42:46 EDT
    The National Archives houses the Bill of Rights, the Constitution of the United States, and the Declaration of Independence along with thousanads of other documents essential to the creation of Ame…
  • DC Beer Week 2009 - Beer Week in Washington, DCCreated: 2009-08-11 @ 23:52:26 EDT     
    DC Beer Week begins Sunday, August 16, 2009 and features a line-up of more than a dozen breweries and 25 restaurants across the District…
  • Brew at the Zoo-The National Zoo in Washington, DCCreated: 2009-08-11 @ 23:28:39 EDT     
    Brew at the Zoo in Washington, DC is an annual event that will take place on August 20, 2009 at the National Zoo. Find out how to get tickets, what to wear and what to expect…
  • National Museum of Natural History - A Smithsonian MuseumCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 22:14:09 EDT     
    The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is part of the Smithsonian Institution. A favorite for kids of all ages, the National Museum of Natural History offers exhibits such as dinosaur skelet…
  • Cost Saving Tips for Eating Out in Washington, DCCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 07:44:08 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-10 @ 07:55:31 EDT
    One of the most expensive budget items on a Washington, DC vacation can be the food you consume eating out. Just how expensive? …
  • National Museum of American History ? American History MuseumCreated: 2009-08-09 @ 14:49:32 EDT     
    The National Museum of American History is part of the Smithsonian Institution and is located in Washington, DC. Visitors can see over three million artifacts ranging from the original Star-Spangle…
  • National Gallery of Art - National Art Gallery in DCCreated: 2009-08-08 @ 15:02:54 EDT     
    National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. National Gallery of Art is filled with masterpieces from medieval times to the present. Botticelli, Cezzane, Renoir, and da Vinci are among the works visito…
  • Tudor Place Historic Home & Garden in GeorgetownCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 08:17:45 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-05 @ 08:37:03 EDT
    Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, located in Georgetown’s Historic District and built in 1816 was originally owned by the granddaughter of Martha Washington, Martha Custis Peter…
  • Free Summer Concerts - The United States Air Force BandCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 21:33:41 EDT     
    Free summer concerts in Washington, DC happen just about every day of the week. The United States Air Force Band plays Wednesdays and Fridays during the month of August…
  • Folger Shakespeare Library: Summer Lecture Series 2009Created: 2009-07-26 @ 23:15:03 EDT     
    Folger Shakespeare Library boasts the largest collection of Shakespeare Materials. Located in Washington, DC on Capitol Hill, Folger offers a wonderful summer lecture series …
  • Dog-Friendly Happy Hours in Washington, DCCreated: 2009-07-23 @ 00:25:56 EDT     
    Dog happy hour in Washington, DC is fun for humans and puppies. These dog-friendly venues have happy hours planned that are hospitable to pets and their masters…
  • 2009 Fair Season in Washington, DC Metro AreaCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 08:59:13 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-21 @ 09:05:29 EDT
    Fair Season in DC is upon us, let the pie eating contests begin. Loudoun County Fair begins July 26 with Fairfax, Mountgomery County and a host of others to follow. Ferris wheels, monster truck ra…
  • Cafe Pizzaiolo Restaurant ReviewCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 23:24:45 EDT     
    Café Pizzaiolo 507 South 23rd street, Arlington VA, 22305, 703-894-2250 and Pizzaiolo Café & Bar at 3112 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA offer great pizza in a family friendly settin…
  • 2009 Screen on the Green in Washington, DCCreated: 2009-07-18 @ 23:25:20 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-18 @ 23:28:00 EDT
    Screen on the Green 2009 is classic summer in Washington, DC. The free film festival that takes place on the National Mall from July 20-August 3, 2009 is a family friendly event…
  • Five Things You Don't Know About Washington, DCCreated: 2009-07-16 @ 00:17:57 EDT     
    Washington, DC is probably the most affordable place in the U.S. when it comes to vacation. Almost all of the museums, memorials, monuments and places of note, are free to tour. Learn more…
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