Pay Tribute to Veterans at Washington DC’s National Memorial Day Parade
On May 30, Washington DC will commemorate current and past veterans by hosting the National Memorial Day Parade, which will give US veterans a large tribute to their efforts in fighting for the freedom of Americans. Join the 150,000 spectators that come out to watch this great event, which represent the nation’s 50 states, with marching bands and veterans from all over the country. Be sure to bring your camera to take pictures of the parade as members march down DC’s Constitution Avenue. If you’re planning on coming down for a vacation to see this event and others, be sure to reserve your Washington DC lodging. You can continue your celebration of America’s proud history by viewing many of its monuments and memorials on the DC in a Day Tour. This great tour includes sightseeing some of the most famous national memorials and sites such as the FBI Building, Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Ford’s Theatre, Grant Memorial and the Library of Congress. Take the comfortable motorcoach across the DC area and participate in this nine hour tour, which will provide you with a comprehensive experience of DC’s landmarks. After you’ve taken a ride on the motorcoach, you can try out a little more unique transportation with the DC Ducks tour, which takes you on both land and water in this World War II vehicle. You’ll hear interesting stories and witty side remarks from your tour guide as you view DC’s historic landmarks. Some of the tour’s highlights will include the legendary Smithsonian Institute, Korean War Memorial and Union Station. The tour is fully narrated, so feel free to ask your guide whatever questions you may have about DC’s sites!
Don’t Miss the Edward Albee Festival in Washington DC!
During your vacation in Washington DC, you will want to experience some of the various cultural and arts events that take place in the city, and you won’t want to miss The Edward Albee Festival March 21 through April 3rd at the Mead Center. Edward Albee is considered to be the United States’ greatest living playwright, and you can experience all 30 of his impressive works through either a public reading or full production at the festival. For a special experience at the festival, be sure to catch a reading or production of one of Albee’s Pulitzer Prize winning plays like “A Delicate Balance,” “Seascape” or “Three Tall Women.”
Your Washington DC vacation won’t be complete without a tour of our nation’s capital, and you can see the most popular attractions in the city by taking the DC in a Day Tour. This tour takes you by important landmarks like Ford’s Theatre, the World War II Memorial, the White House, the U.S. Capitol and the National Air and Space Museum. You will have plenty of chances to get out and explore some of these attractions, and since the tour lasts about a day, you won’t have to miss any exciting attractions! If you really want to see it all on your vacation, be sure to include the DC in a Day Tour in your vacation plans.
Sightseeing in Washington DC is sure to work up an appetite, and you can enjoy a delicious meal during your vacation at the Hard Rock Café. You can satisfy your hunger with American fares like burgers and fries while admiring priceless rock and roll memorabilia. You will see artifacts associated with greats like Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis and Chuck Berry at this location of the Hard Rock Café. The Hard Rock Café is the perfect place to refuel for more exciting sightseeing at places like the FBI Headquarters, which is located right across the street!
DC Celebrates Artistic Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in January!
Right outside of Washington DC in Chantilly, Virginia, over 250 craftsmen and artists will be promoting a vast variety of their works in the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival. Receiving national acclaim, the festival will take place on January 28 – 30 and give spectators a chance to browse through colorful pottery, intricate sculptures, shining glass and all kinds of home decoration. Along with admiring the artisanship at each booth, visitors who attend will also receive the chance to participate in interactive demonstrations of wheel pottery, metal spinning and wood turning. To attend this artistic event, you’ll want to make sure you book your DC hotel early on for reservations.
There are several other opportunities you’ll want to try out while you’re in Washington DC as well, including Tyson’s Corner Shopping Tours, which provide four shopping options for city visitors to choose from. The shopping center is one of the largest in the DC metro area, and it boasts many great stores, including the Modern Day Spa, Shaw Jewelers, Apple, Build-a-Bear Workshop and Banana Republic. The mall has several restaurants and diners, so you’re welcome to grab a bite to eat in between your shopping tour.
For a full and complete education experience of the Washington DC area, visitors can travel along the city streets on the DC in a Day Tour, which covers all of the major DC landmarks. You’ll have several stops on your tour including the White House Visitor’s Center, U.S. Capitol and the World War II Memorial. Many other famous landmarks will be seen directly from your window, so you’ll want to bring your camera to capture each one. Learn all about the city’s history in the length of the tour, nine hours.
Great Fun is Located In and Around Washington DC
Here’s your chance to get a look at life during the Civil War! You will experience live music, wagon rides, actors portraying key Civil War figures and a variety of other interesting activities, all taking place at Civil War Weekend located in Fairfax, Virgina. The event will take place May 2nd and 3rd. You will learn all about Fairfax’s Civil War history through demonstrations and reenactments. There are many workshops available that pertain to the era, including quilting and dancing. Children will enjoy the number of activities designed just for them such as a scavenger hunt and marching drills. On Sunday, visitors can attend a period church service. Be sure to join Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Clara Barton and other historical figures during Civil War Weekend.
If you are looking for a more “hands on” history lesson, then don’t forget to check out Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament in Hanover, Maryland. Medieval Times is one of the most famous attractions in America. Take a seat and enjoy a four-course meal that is sure to satisfy your appetite. As you dine, you will be treated to the spectacle of watching six knights competing in sword fighting and jousting competitions to prove their valor and chivalry. This two hour show is appropriate for all ages, and will make you feel like a real Lord or Lady.
If you are looking for something located in Washington, then the DC in a Day Tour is a good choice. This tour will take you to some of the area’s most popular monuments and museums, including the National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Institution, the Capitol Building, the FBI Building and the Library of Congress, among various other stops along the tour. Stop by the White House Visitor’s Center, where you can learn about the most famous house in America. Then see the world famous Ford’s Theatre, where President Abraham Lincoln was shot, and the Petersen House, where he was taken to spend his final hours. You will also make stops at famous monuments and museums like the World War II Memorial and the American History Museum. Whether you’re a local who wants to know more about where you live or a tourist who has only seen pictures, the DC in a Day tour is the perfect way to absorb the essence of Washington DC in just one nine-hour day.
Filmfest DC Brings International Films to the Nation’s Capital
The 23rd annual Filmfest DC, Washington DC’s International Film Festival comes to the nation’s capital for eleven days from April 16th to April 26th. Here you can watch films from around the world. Filmmakers this year come from such diverse countries as Turkey, Bosnia-Herzegovina, France, Mexico, Argentina, Japan, Egypt, Pakistan, Israel, Hong Kong and many more countries. View dozens of fresh films that introduce you to filmmaking from around the world. Filmfest DC will carry you to cinema from five continents and display movies from multiple cultures as you watch independent filmmaking at its best.
While you are in Washington for the Filmfest DC, you may want to take a city tour. The DC in a Day Tour takes you to the city’s main attractions in the course of just nine hours. Included among your stops are visits to the American History Museum, the World War II Memorial, Ford’s Theatre, the U.S. Capitol, and the White House Visitors Center. From the bus you will also be able to view the FBI Building, the Washington Monument, the FDR & Jefferson Memorials, the Supreme Court Building and the Library of Congress. This tour packs in the city’s premier attractions all in one spectacular day of travel across the nation’s capital city.
When you come to Filmfest DC you may need a place to eat. Why not try the Hard Rock Cafe in Washington DC where you can enjoy main courses like savory New York strip steak, hickory smoked bar-b-que ribs or grilled wild Alaskan sockeye salmon. Your meal will be served in a festive rock and roll atmosphere, and the cafe’s memorabilia will introduce you to snippets of history. Learn about the Washington connections of musical artists like Elvis Presley, Ray Charles and Marvin Gaye. Your family will love the cuisine and the memorabilia collections at the Hard Rock Cafe.
