On Monday, May 21th the Georgetown Inn will celebrate 50 years in business as a symbol of the rich history of Georgetown as well as the premiere boutique hotel for celebrities, dignitaries, and politicos visiting the city. During the 1960s and 1970s, the Georgetown Inn housed Hollywood stars, royalty … more… »
The never ending talk of the upcoming presidential election may have renewed your families’ interest in how our government and politicians work. Here’s your chance to observe our nation’s leaders in their natural habitat. When to Begin Early. Arrive Friday … more… »
Visitors to Washington DC arrive year round from all over the world. Those coming with families will not be disappointed with the variety of activities available in Washington DC. Here are some of our favorites: Visit the National Zoo Located … more… »
Everyone loves Disney, whether its Mickey Mouse, Goofy or Pinocchio! I am excited about taking my kids to see Disney on Ice, which comes to DC in the New Year. The event will take place at the Verizon Center and … more… »
A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC features a powerful permanent exhibition with over 900 artifacts as well as historic film footage and eyewitness testimonies.
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With the holidays fast approaching I’d like to share one of my favorite festive events to attend in DC. I enjoy going to the Downtown Holiday Market. Luckily for us Washingtonians the 7th annual Downtown Holiday Market returns to DC … more… »
Since 2002, the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC has been educating visitors on what the world of espionage is all about courtesy of the world’s largest collection of espionage artifacts. more… »
In tribute to all the rain we’ve been getting in the DC area over the past few weeks, I thought it would be a good idea to put together a list of activities you can do with the family on days you would rather not be walking around in the rain. Here are my top 4 picks for great indoor family fun activities. more… »
It’s Labor Day Weekend, which means there will be an abundance of patriotic festivals. But for those of you looking to shake things up a bit, we’ve discovered a Beatles inspired music tribute. This musical festival is trading Abbey Road for the Gaylord National Resort in Washington DC. more… »
Wow, I still really cannot believe that the Washington dc area experienced an earthquake this week. I’ve been born and raised on the east coast and only knew of earthquakes to exist on the WEST coast. Actually, when the whole thing was happening, I was convinced that the vibrations and rumbling I felt was coming from the kitchen in the restaurant I was dining at. The idea that I was going to be blown up from a kitchen malfunction did not even allow me to consider that this crazy “train” like sensation might have been an act of nature. Anyway, everyone was fine and unharmed for the most part.