Ford's Theatre is the site where President Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. The campus includes the historic theatre, museum, Peterson House (the house where Lincoln died), and an education center about the Aftermath. There are many ways to visit Ford's Theatre & Museum, this post explains the different types of Ford's Theatre tickets and explains […]
This post covers the top things to do in December in Washington, DC. We include nighttime activities, free things to do, and family-friendly options, all updated for 2024. Be sure to read our master post on things to do in DC for even more ideas. TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN DECEMBER December is a […]
The Washington Monument is the pinnacle of the Washington, DC skyline - literally. Going to the top is one of the hardest tickets to get in the city! We go into detail below on how to get tickets but if you want a quick answer on how to get tickets to the Washington Monument: We […]
Expect mostly cold nights with cool to comfortable days. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures will average around 59-61 F (15-16 C) early in April, warming to 67-69 F (about 20 C) near the end of the month. A few of the warmer afternoons, especially late in the month, can reach up near 81 F (27 C). […]
March in Philadelphia tends to be cold, however, a touch of spring usually appears near the end of the month. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to average around 48-50 F (9-10 C) early in the month, warming to 56-58 F (23-24 C) near the end of the month. A few of the warmer afternoons, especially […]
This post is about the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. We cover tickets, hours, exhibits, and other topics to help you plan your visit. So, let's get started. The Smithsonian National Museum of American History tackles the monumental task of displaying and preserving the most important pieces of American history and […]
One of the most popular things to do in DC around the December holidays is Zoolights at the Smithsonian Zoo. Zoolights is back for 2023 running Friday, November 24, 2023 to Friday, December 30, 2023 | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Tickets are required for entry! I took my kids to Zoolights this year to see if it was […]
Welcome to Arlington National Cemetery Duration: This tour should take you approximately 3 hours. Distance: It's approximately 2 miles total walking. (Warning: there is uphill walking for the first half of this tour) (Stop A) - The first stop for any visit to America’s most hallowed grounds is the Visitor’s Center. Inside the Visitor’s Center, you […]
