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If you’ve seen a photo of Washington DC, you’ve seen the Washington Monument standing proudly above the city.
The monument is the oldest in Washington, and was built as a tribute to our first President, in recognition of his contributions to liberty and democracy. It stands just over 555 feet high, is shaped like an Egyptian [...]
A recent MSN article listed 15 tourist traps that the writer recommended avoiding, claiming they weren’t worth the time and/or money.
I disagree with most of them, believing that they are things you need to do at least once in your life.
Read my reasoning here, compare with MSN writer Jon Douglas here, and then weigh in [...]
Located on 14 acres along the east bank of the Anacostia River, you will find the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. It is the only National Park that is devoted to the propagation and display of aquatic plants, and its history is one of great significance to the botanical study and development of water plants.
Originally the gardens were [...]
We’re only half way through the Labor Day weekend, so there is still time to get out of the house and enjoy it.
The clock is running down on time for a couple of events, so if you’re trying to decide what to do, move these to the top of the list:
The National Museum of American [...]
The National Archives had long been on my list of places to go, and finally, a few weeks ago, I made it there.
The Archives maintains documents and materials created in the business affairs of the Federal government that are deemed legally or historically important. The documents are preserved, and available to the public.
While the Archives [...]
When I can combine travel with food, it’s always good. And, add to that, spending time with a good friend, well — life is pretty much perfect!
This past weekend a friend took me to the DC Fish Market. Well, I’m from Seattle, a seafood mecca in its own right, but it was amazing to see [...]
I’m frequently asked to suggest a restaurant or café in a city that I visit fairly regularly. When I’m working, this happens nearly every flight. Lately, I realize that I hesitate before answering that question, and when I do answer, it’s almost reluctantly.
Food is such a personal thing. One person’s delicious is another’s horror. My [...]
In yesterday’s post about money saving tips, I suggested taking public transportation to and from the airport. The subway is frequently the cheapest way to do this.
A reader passed along information about the Subway Navigator, a website that claims to have information and routings for every subway system in the world. I checked it out [...]
I want my yard and house to be full of plants in bloom like at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington DC.
The name Botanic Garden is somewhat misleading, as this collection is more than just a garden ““ it’s a museum of living plants. Located on the National Mall at the foot of the Capitol [...]
The Museum of African Art, a part of the Smithsonian Institute, is primarily devoted to collections from sub-Saharan Africa.
It is a small museum, and on a recent visit, was easily viewed in under an hour. The collections include a variety of textiles, furniture, masks and other tribal regalia.
My two favorite exhibits were:
African Gold: A collection [...]
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Written by Mary Jo Manzanares [email] for b5media.
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