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Farragut is the epicenter of corporate Washington, DC, so don't be surprised to see loads of serious-looking people walking about. The square though is filled with an upbeat ambience where picnickers can enjoy the sounds of str... more
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Abolitionist Frederick Douglass purchased this 21-room home, called Cedar Hill, making him the first African-American to buy a home in an area then restricted to whites. The home became the nation's first Black National Histori... more
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Kramerbooks and Afterwords was the first to set up shop in Dupont Circle. It is always crowded, particularly on weekends when singles who would rather skip the bar scene flock to this surprising hot spot. Live music is an adde... more
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Lively and spirited, Ireland's Four Provinces has been a Washington favorite for years. Of course, its location—next to the fabled Cineplex Odeon Uptown - certainly has not hurt business. Do not count on grabbing a quiet drink... more
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This club resembles Frank's Laboratory in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The large, open space features a bar and a chest-high stage with a rather impressive sound and lighting system. A balcony encircles the room. Patrons drap... more
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Local 16 is a restaurant that makes you feel at home. As one enters the restaurant, you are greeted with a casual atmosphere, unpolished floors, hanging lamps and bordello-red walls. The restaurant has a bar on the second floor... more
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Dedicated on May 29, 2004, the World War II Memorial is the first national memorial to honor "Americans who took up the struggle during the Second World War and made the sacrifices to perpetuate the gift our forefathers entrust... more
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Completed in 1943 on the 200th anniversary of Jefferson’s birth, the Jefferson Memorial is located on the shore of the Tidal Basin of the Potomac River, north of the National Mall. The building consists of a 54-column-enc... more
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When it was unveiled in 1982, nothing but controversy met the design of Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the 58,000 Americans who died in the Vietnam War or remain missing in action. Maya Ying Lin may have been no more than a 21-ye... more
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Located on the western side of the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial is one of the most important landmarks in the United States. Completed in the 1920s, the temple-like building contains a 19-foot marble statue of the famous... more
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Edventurous said
…, and monuments while we were there. Highlights were the Library of Congress (oooh, books!), and the Lincoln… continue reading »
Washington Travel Experiences
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The Smithsonian and other museums etc.
Today we went our separate ways to take in the museums which interested us personally.Jane - I started with the Native American Museum.&n... Continue reading »
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Washington DC - A Scrooge's paradise!
What a town! We haven’t had this many free things to do since we lived in Canberra! Actually Washington reminded me a lot of the ACT in m... Continue reading »
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A little taste of home
Boy was I ever grateful to get out of the cold in London.....only to find more cold in D.C. But I must say that i was excited to be back... Continue reading »
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A Crazy Finish To Go With My Crazy Start!!
Anyone who read my first two entries knows I didn't have the easiest time getting over to Europe well the return was even worse!I, of cou... Continue reading »
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Home by the seat of our pants
Most of the time, we are pretty conservative when we choose dates to travel. Because we are able to fly non-rev, we try... Continue reading »
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Popular Washington Hotels
- The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC
- Willard InterContinental Washington
- Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington Dc
- Embassy Suites Washington D.C. - at the Chevy Chase Pavilion
- The Fairmont Washington D.C.
- The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
- Homewood Washington DC Downtown
- Embassy Suites Washington Convention Center
- Hampton Inn Washington DC Convention Center
- The Hotel George
Popular Washington Things to Do
- Farragut Square
- Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
- Kramerbooks and Afterwords
- Ireland's Four Provinces
- Nightclub 9:30
- Local 16
- National World War II Memorial
- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial
Popular Washington Restaurants
- Oyamel
- Aditi
- Citronelle
- Spices
- Grill from Ipanema
- Gerard's Place
- Cafe Atlantico
- Ristorante Tosca
- Etrusco
- City Lights of China
