For Civil War aficionados, an easy, albeit hilly, hour and a half drive out of Washington, D.C. will take you to Antietam Battlefield, one of the many Civil War battlefields near DC. Use this guide for more information on playing your day trip from DC to Antietam and Harper's Ferry. Antietam is where the bloodiest […]
Washington DC is a great place to travel for those on a budget thanks to the number of free or cheap things to do, from the Smithsonian Museums to touring the government buildings. How do we know about Free Things to Do in DC? It's what we do! We are Free Tours by Foot after […]
Washington, DC has over 70 unique museums to explore. With so many options, we decided to make a post of the top museums to visit in Washington, DC We include Smithsonian museums, art galleries, and zoos, as well as some off the beaten path and unique museums. What Do We Know about Museums in Washington […]
With a little bit of planning, you can take advantage of first-class attractions that offer free days or name your own price admission on certain days of the month. As local DC tour guides, we spend a lot of time in the city's many free museums! If we aren't taking tour guests through the museums, […]
Visiting DC for Memorial Day? This post is about things that are happening for Memorial Day in 2024. Several different events and ceremonies usually commemorate this particular weekend, including a national concert, parade, and motorcycle rally. Memorial Day 2024 is Monday, May 27, 2024. Read our master post on things to do in DC any […]
This post covers how to attend a U.S. Supreme Court tour as well as courtroom lectures and oral arguments with tips on how to plan your visit and what you might see. HOW TO GET TO THE SUPREME COURT The Supreme Court Building is located at 1 First Street St NE across the street from […]
This post is about how to get tickets to tour the United States Capitol Building. We also include tips on how to get gallery passes to watch the Senate and the House of Representatives in action as well as tour highlights. Our sister company, VISITDCTours offers a tour that has reserved tickets to tour the […]
This post is a guide to visiting the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History & Culture (NMAAHC), including information on tickets, tours, how to get there, and what to expect updated and the new ticketing policies. As a tour guide in Washington, DC, for over a decade, I take groups to visit museums every week. […]
March in Madrid features cool afternoons and cold nights with relatively dry weather. Temperatures Daytime highs tend to be near 14-15 C (57-59 C) early in March, warming to 17-18 C (63-64 F) near the end of the month. A few of the warmer afternoons can reach up near 23 C (73 F) with the […]
In the following post, we will provide information about the best bike tours in Washington DC. We will also include details about pedicab tours and potential discounts on these services. This post was updated in February 2024. Disclosure: We think you should consider our free tours, but we have also provided other options. While our […]
Lisbon was one of several countries I visited during a trip around southern Europe and because its currency is the euro, it was easy to travel between nearby European Union countries without having to exchange currency. However, If you’re traveling from another part of the world or EU nations that have opted out of using […]
This post covers everything you need to know about the Cherry Blossom Festival for 2024. You'll also find a self-guided Cherry Blossom tour, including how to get there, the best places to view the blossoms and events. Check out our Cherry Blossom Tours for the best way to see the blooms - private tours, self […]
A unique DC experience is to watch the Twilight Tattoo at Fort Myer, where you can watch a military pageant featuring members of the Old Guard and "Pershing's Own" band. This free and family-friendly event is often missed but it is easy to get to and worth the trip over the Potomac River to Virginia. […]
This post is for those traveling solo to Los Angeles with recommendations for what to do on your solo trip to the City of Angels We include safety tips, suggestions on finding the best hotel for you, where to dine alone, and how to meet people if you want to. As a local Los Angeles […]
Chicago is quite popular among solo travelers and we wanted to provide them with a guide on things to do alone in the Windy City. In this post, we list some of the best activities, recommend accommodations good for solo travelers, tell you about great places to eat, and how to meet people if you […]
Whether you're trying to decide which observation deck to visit in New York City, or you just want to know what to expect when visiting Top of the Rock, we can help! In this post, we'll include a lot of helpful information that our tour guides have compiled about how to get to Rockefeller Center, […]
