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The DC Traveler

Archive for December 2008

December 31st, 2008

First Night Celebrations Around Washington DC

Nothing planned for tonight? Then check out one of the four suburban communities around Washington, DC that are hosting family-oriented First Night celebrations.
First Fairfax - A Night to Remember! Chain Bridge Rd and University Drive Fairfax, Virginia  22030 Hours - 6:00 [...]

By Jon -- 2 comments

December 30th, 2008

Ten Things That Might Happen During the Inauguration…Well…Maybe Not.

There’s so much hullabaloo and disaster mongering going on about the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. The list of potential things that “might” happen is getting longer by the day. 
If half a million people show up, the infrastructure should be okay, except for major issues such as transportation and dining near the mall.  But [...]

By Jon -- 5 comments

December 29th, 2008

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in 9 Cities, and Never Leave Washington, DC

Nine cities, nine city-themed rooms, and a couple thousand people celebrating New Year’s Eve in Washington, DC.
City themes include music and food representing:

New York City - hip and trends DJs keep the vibe live, and enjoy one of the local food items, Manhattan Clam Chowder.
Chicago in the Roaring 1920s - No Prohibition here, with a [...]

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December 28th, 2008

Magic and Laughs for Kids with The Great Zucchini

The entertaining comedy and magic show put on by The Great Zucchini is considered Washington DC’s most magically entertaining shows for preschool and kindergarten children. 
A big hit at birthday parties, The Great Zucchini has entertained children at the White House Easter Egg Roll and the National Zoo.  He bring his interactive  show, especially for [...]

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December 27th, 2008

List of Prohibited Items you can’t bring to the Inauguration

The U.S. Capitol Police just posted the list of items that can not be brought to the inauguration in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2009.  These items seem to apply only if you have reserved tickets, inside the security perimeter.  The DC Traveler is attempting to get clarification from the Capitol Police.
If you are [...]

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December 27th, 2008

Model Railroad Show this Weekend

Model railroad layouts and displays, along with model railroad workshops and demonstrations make up the annual Greenberg Train & Toy Expo this weekend in Chantilly, Virginia, about 40 minutes west of Washington, DC.
A few of the model railroad layouts include themed displays including a huge 40 foot by 50 foot display, along with close [...]

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December 26th, 2008

Enjoy Jewish Music for Chanukah Tomorrow in Washington, DC

Enjoy a wonderful Chanukah celebration of the diversity of today’s Jewish music by Washington, DC artists. Tomorrow night, at Strathmore in North Bethesda, musicians from around the DC area are staging a live version of the Strathmore Music Center-produced CD, A Chanukah Feast.
From klezmer bands to hip hop, hard rock and honky tonk; this [...]

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December 25th, 2008

Merry Christmas

A Merry Christmas to one and all from The DC Traveler.

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Tags: Christmas, Virginia, Wshignton DC

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December 24th, 2008

A Happy Christmas Eve from The DC Traveler

 

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December 23rd, 2008

Over the Top Inauguration Hotel Packages

If you have a hundred grand (or four) to spend on a hotel package to attend President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration in Washington, DC, here’s a few of the “Fat Cat” Presidential suite packages and some of the highlights of what’s included.
One might make the perfect last minute stocking suffer.

The most expensive inauguration package I [...]

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