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National Museum of Crime & Punishment

July 26, 2010 in Museums, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven

We explore one of Washington D.C.’s newest and most popular museums. Learn about the history of crime and crime fighting at this highly interactive and entertaining museum.

Air & Space: The Udvar-Hazy Center

June 18, 2010 in Museums, Virginia Hotels, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven

We visit the Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles Airport, annex to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in nearby D.C.

Memorial Day Jazz Festival – Alexandria, VA

May 24, 2010 in Holidays, Virginia Hotels, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven

It’s already a packed summer music series, and here’s a good place to start. A fun afternoon of music on Memorial Day in beautiful Alexandria, VA.

Washington DC Jazz Festival – June 1-13, 2010

May 20, 2010 in Events, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven

Our continuing coverage of summer music festivals takes us to the DC Jazz Festival. This sprawling 13-day festival offers free and paid concerts.

Gadsby’s Tavern and Museum in Alexandria, Virginia

March 29, 2010 in American History Tours, Family Travel, Museums, Virginia Hotels, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven

When you visit Gadsby’s Tavern in Alexandria, Virginia, you join the likes of George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Well, sort of…

2010 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Washington D.C.

March 5, 2010 in Events, Family Travel, Holidays, Virginia Hotels, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven

I support the “observance” of St. Patrick’s Day in Washington D.C., I really do. I think liquid medicine is just about the only remaining course of action up on Capitol Hill. (Besides, under current healthcare, it’s the only medicine most everyone can afford). I want all the Senators, Representatives and of course Mr. Obama [...]

Valentine’s Day in Washington D.C. (Alexandria Edition)

January 19, 2010 in Romance, Virginia Hotels, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven

Valentine’s Day will be fast upon us, and that means it’s time again for USA Travel Guide to scrounge through its favorite hotels and pull out some terrific Valentine’s Day packages and deals in your area. Read on for today’s post, or head to our Valentine’s Day Getaways page for all the coverage.
Valentine’s Day Packages [...]

Visit the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

December 16, 2009 in American History Tours, Family Travel, Museums, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. is a treat to behold no matter how old you are or where you come from, but when you’re a 12 year-old boy from North Texas, I think it seems especially magical.
It was a whirlwind vacation for the family that year – New York City, [...]

First Night Alexandria – New Year’s Eve near Washington D.C.

November 24, 2009 in Events, Family Travel, Holidays, Virginia Hotels, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven

It took a group of yuppie Bostonian artists to take something as wholesome as drinking oneself into mild dementia on New Year’s Eve and try to replace it with art. No drinking, no awkward hugs, no upended Jeeps. Believe it or not, people still got behind it.
That was 1976 in Boston, and ever since, these [...]

Ghost Tours of Washington DC and Alexandria

October 21, 2009 in American History Tours, Events, Family Travel, Ghost Tours, Outdoor Adventure, Virginia Hotels, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven

Congress ain’t the only scary thing in DC! Have yourself a spooky good time in our nation’s capital this Halloween season with a historical ghost tour. Whether in beautiful President’s Park or the nearby town of Alexandria, we’ve got a great selection for you.
Washington DC Ghost Tours
The Washington DC Ghost Tour company has all-pro credentials. [...]

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