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Washington D.C. is the center of American Freedom, and in a short 200 years, the city has filled with history, art, culture and great places to eat.

Washington Post - 9th Annual
Washington DC International Wine & Food Festival
March 1 & 2

There is way too much to see and do in just a few days, and that is usually all the time anyone has when they come here. But, there is something here for everyone. 

First:    Find a good hotel

Second: Locate some places to eat

Third:   Plan some tours

Fourth: Go Shopping

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Top 10 Historic Hotels in Washington D. C.
Click here for more information.Mount Vernon by Candlelight Tour
Commences: Washington DC
Visit the home of George Washington for a special guided tour of the mansion by candlelight. Hear stories of the Washington Family's Christmas hospitality and also see the rarely opened third floor where Martha Washington lived after the General's death.
This tour is seasonal and operates in December only
 
Click here for more information. Named Washington’s Best Tour by Washingtonian Magazine… You could spend weeks trying to see this marvelous city, but the truth is, the best way to see it all is on the Old Town Trolley Tour. Pass the beautiful buildings of the nation's capital and learn where the hot spots are! Explore the museums of the Smithsonian Institute and the unique restaurants of Georgetown. The trolley allows you to take your own pace and complete the tour in as much time as you need, jumping off and on as you go along. More information and Booking Details»  
   
Washington DC Arrival Transfer - From Dulles Airport - From Dulles International Airport to your downtown Washington D.C. hotel - there's no better way to travel than in the Blue Van. SuperShuttle is the pioneer and leader in door to door airport ground transportation. From the beginning, SuperShuttle was established with a tradition of exceptional guest service. Book your ticket online now and save time at your destination! Starting from USD $25.00 per person. More information and Booking Details Book now
Click here for more information. A trip to world-renowned Washington D.C. is not complete without discovering its vast array of world famous monuments, museums, and memorials. This sightseeing adventure offers visitors two full days to experience the spectacular historic delights of the city. Enjoy a full and varied day out exploring Washington D.C.! More information and Booking Details  
   
Click here for more information. See a different side of Washington, as this nighttime tour takes you to floodlit memorials and grand buildings. You'll see the illuminated dome of the US Capitol, the spectacular view from the Kennedy Center roof, and the solemn, haunting sights of the Jefferson, Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean memorials. More information and Booking Details  
     
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Category: Museum
  • Hours: Daily *
    Excluding blackout dates apply

The International Spy Museum is the only public museum in the world solely dedicated to the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. The Museum's permanent exhibition presents the tradecraft of espionage through the stories of individuals and their missions, tools and techniques. Exhibits feature the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display, many for the first time.

These artifacts, combined with historic photographs, state-of-the-art audio visual programs, computer interactive displays and special effects, reveal the strategies and techniques of the men and women behind some of the most secret espionage missions in world history!

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The first and largest non-federal art museum in the nation's capital, the Corcoran Gallery of Art was founded in 1869 by philanthropist William Corcoran. It is a privately funded institution incorporating both a museum and Washington's only college of art and design. As one of America’s oldest art institutions, the Corcoran is known internationally for its distinguished collection of historical and modern American art, as well as European painting, sculpture, photography and the decorative arts. The Corcoran also maintains an active schedule of temporary and traveling exhibitions.

National Museum of Women in the Arts, the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists.

The Washington D.C. International Wine & Food Festival  - As you walk into the Grand Tasting, you receive the famed Washington D.C. International Wine & Food Festival souvenir glass that is yours to keep. - You will also receive a 4-color glossy show program outlining all the exhibitors that are present and where to locate them, plus schedules for winemaker “Meet & Greets”, master chef demos and guided tastings/seminars along with other show facts. There’s room in the magazine to take notes on the wines that you taste at the Festival.

Books on Washington D.C. -- 
Search and order books online before you go there.

 Washington D.C. Airports -- 
Everything about your flight into Washington D.C.

 Union Station -- 
The train station that is the gateway to the Nation's Capital.

 The Smithsonian -- 
16 National Museums and the National Zoo

 Art in the U.S. Capitol -- 
Art in and around the Capitol Building

 Arlington National Cemetery -- 
Site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers and the gravesites of Robert and John F. Kennedy.

 Bureau of Engraving & Printing -- 
Where our money is printed.

 Washington Monument -- 
One of the tallest masonry structures in the world.

 White House -- 
Home of every U.S. president except George Washington.

 Ford's Theatre -- 
Where President Abraham Lincoln was shot.

 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Homepage -- 
IN HONOR OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES WHO SERVED IN THE VIETNAM WAR. 
THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES AND OF THOSE WHO REMAIN MISSING ARE INSCRIBED IN THE ORDER THEY WERE TAKEN FROM US.

 Lincoln Memorial Homepage -- 
A grand marble statue of Abraham Lincoln overlooks Washington.

 Thomas Jefferson Memorial Homepage -- 
A memorial to one of our greatest presidents.

 Korean War Veterans Memorial Homepage -- 
In memory of those who fought and died in Korea.

 HomeTown Free Press/ Washington D.C. -- 
Links to local newspapers.

 

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