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Pavilion at the Old Post Office was built in 1899 and served as the main post office for the country. Saved from demolition it was renovated and reopened in 1983. Today, it provides a little of everything, office space for the... more
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This historic neighborhood is lined with trendy boutiques and fine restaurants. The abundant nightlife at Georgetown draws both locals and visitors. Just wander down busy M Street and Wisconsin Avenue and explore the eclectic s... more
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IUP Cook Honors College said
… found a fantastic place in Georgetown called Georgetown Cupcakes. It sells 20 types of gourmet cupcakes… continue reading »
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This 35-year-old theater complex strives to be not just the hub of Washington's cultural and entertainment scene, but a performing arts theater for the nation. It is constantly evolving, and right now that evolution invo... more
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Though it is over 400 acres in size and was established nearly a century ago, the National Arboretum remains an “off the beaten path” attraction. The gardens include collections of trees, flowers and fountains from... more
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Hawk & Dove has the kind of cluttered decor typical of DC bars - there are several tables and three full bars. In the winter months, it is especially cozy, with three fireplaces keeping it warm. A long-time Capitol Hill favorit... more
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Larry's Lounge caters to a gay clientele; the window sign features the gay pride rainbow but welcomes all. The bar is tucked at the back, tables are lined up along big windows that offer nice views of 18th Street. Exotic martin... more
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The former home of George and Martha Washington's granddaughter, Tudor Place offers formal gardens and a house full of artifacts from the Washington family. The mansion was designed by Dr. William Thornton who also engineered t... more
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In this formidable Greek-style temple, the nine Supreme Court Justices make final their interpretations of the Constitution. In addition to viewing the building, you can see a film, hear a lecture or, if you are exceptionally l... more
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The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln here on April 14, 1865, overshadowed this theater for most of its history. Ford's opened just four years before that fateful night. Restored to its 1865 appearance, Ford's is again... more
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One of the most famous monuments in the United States, the Washington Monument stands tall over the reflecting pool in the capitol. Completed in the late 1800s, the marble obelisk stands at over 550 feet tall and remains one of... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Kyle & Dan said
… the view (we could easily see most of the major sights, including The White House and Washington Monument… continue reading »
Washington Travel Experiences
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Ashburn, VA and Washington, D.C.
After leaving Savannah, we drove straight to Washington, D.C. area to visit my cousin, Jeff and his wife Jill who live in Ashburn, VA.&nb... Continue reading »
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Washington, D.C.
2008-12-10This was our departure day from New York City and we both reluctantly headed downtown with our luggage to Penn Street Station t... 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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magnificent union station
9.14.06 12:41pm I’m sitting in Union Station in Washington, D.C. on the top floor of restaurant that has two floors right in the midd... 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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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
