When you visit Gadsby’s Tavern in Alexandria, Virginia, you join the likes of George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Well, sort of…
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 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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
The Newseum is an interactive museum that studies the past, present and future of the news and journalism. The wide array of galleries discuss the history of news, the business of news today, important moments in journalism and also the gauntlet of ethical, financial and practical challenges that face journalism today and in the future.
Today we’re getting behind a brand new festival hosted in another of our favorite cities. Start your travel planning today and let’s help make the Old Town Food & Wine Festival in Alexandria, Virginia another epicurean smash.
Okay, so I know I trashed it just a couple days ago, but summer vacations in Washington D.C. really are a great idea. My family did it when I was still in middle school, and even then I had a blast checking out monuments, exploring the Smithsonian museums, running naked through the reflecting pool, the [...]
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Washington DC Jazz Festival – June 1-13, 2010
Our continuing coverage of summer music festivals takes us to the DC Jazz Festival. This sprawling 13-day festival offers free and paid concerts.