This post is a look at things to do in Washington, DC at Night, including a top 10 list as well as free activities and things to do with kids, updated for 2024. We also list nightlife and entertainment options. Top 10 Things to Do in DC Tonight 1. Visit the Memorials DC is known […]
This post is a guide to reaching the top of the the Old Post Office Clock Tower (the Waldorf Astoria Hotel), how to get here and what you will see. While the building has been renovated into a luxury hotel, the Old Post Office Pavilion Clock Tower remains open to the public and is […]
Many tourists to Washington, D.C. who plan to visit the White House are wondering "How close can you get to the White House?" Our local tour guides know all the best spots to see the White House from the outside and here we share that knowledge with you! We also include tips from locals and […]
Every summer the Marine Corps hosts a weekly Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial (also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial). The tradition began in 1956, two years after the dedication of the memorial, and has continued ever since. The parade includes musical performances by "The Commandant's Own," the Marine Drum and Bugle […]
This post covers the top things to do in July in Washington, DC (updated for 2024), including nighttime activities, free things to do, and family-friendly options. Be sure to read our master post on things to do in DC for even more ideas. TOP 10 ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS This section covers our top ten list […]
Find a Speaker for Your Event! You don't have to take a walking tour to enjoy the humor and knowledge our guides have to offer - we can come to you! Guide talks bring the history and the sites to life in an indoor setting. We offer unique presentations that are great for: We also […]
This post is about Union Station in Washington DC. We have advice on getting to and from downtown DC from Union Station, as well as a self guided tour of this beautiful building. While there is a lot of history to experience at this American landmark, it's worth noting that this isn't the most impressive […]
DC does not have tall buildings to obstruct the views from some of the taller buildings and locations from which you can see the memorials, the Capitol building, and other famous landmarks. This post covers the best places to go to get a bird's-eye view (or as close to it as you can get) of […]
Figuring out what tour to take can be a hard choice! We offer a number of a tours, so we thought we'd put all the public tours we offer in one place to help you decide. WHAT TOUR SHOULD I TAKE IN DC? What tours are being offered as public tours right now? Keep in […]
Are you looking for things to do in DC on a rainy day? It’s no secret that the weather in Washington, DC can be unpredictable - sunny one moment, and storms the next. Although we get our fair share of glorious sunny days, there are also those that are wet, wet, wet. So what to […]
Home to one of the oldest historic districts in America, Alexandria boasts a heavy dose of colonial charm. But it's still a living, breathing, functioning city creating new chapters stacked atop its storied past. Bisecting Old Town from west to east is King Street, a thoroughfare bustling with restaurants and cafes, bars and bistros, stands […]
The Library of Congress Building on Capitol Hill is one of Washington, DC's best architectural treasures and a must-visit for all. Better still, it's free to enter, whether you are using the library for research or a visiting tourist. And, as local tour guides who regularly lead tours here, we are lucky to have jobs […]
We offer local neighborhood tours of Washington, DC for anyone looking for a #staycation or locals who want to explore DC. H Street NE through the lense of Gentrification. Explore the interplay of historic Washington's rise through the struggles after the 1968 uprisings. Significant focus on how gentrification is playing out today in the neighborhood […]
This post is a guide to the United States Marine Corps War Memorial (also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial) in Arlington VA, just outside of Washington, DC.
You find the history of any great city not just in its memorials or famous houses but in the establishments where the everyday folks gather to chat, relax, and celebrate the victories of life - I’m referring, of course, to bars! D.C. has a wonderful selection of drinking history and bars for every taste and […]
This post is about visiting the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, including tours and performances. The Kennedy Center is a living memorial to President Kennedy and a performing arts center. The mission is to bring the arts to all. From the Kennedy Center Opera House to contemporary music outdoors […]
