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The DC Traveler

Archive for the ‘Attractions’ Category

May 10th, 2008

If I Could Dine and Dance with the Animals - ZooFari

The National Zoo’s annual fund-raiser, ZooFari, is this weekend and it brings close to 100 of Washington, D.C., best chefs, restaurants and wine makers,  for an evening of dancing, live music and entertainment, animal encounters, and gourmet foods.
A few of the notable restaurants include DC’s Kinkead’s and Vidalia as well as 2941 in suburban […]

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May 5th, 2008

Spectacular Views from The Old Post Office Building

Managed by the National Park Service, The Old Post Office Clock Tower offers one of the best views of Washington, DC and the National Mall area.
The building houses mostly commercial and governmental offices, along with a large atrium with shops, an entertainment stage, and a food court.
But the highlight of the building is just […]

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April 7th, 2008

Photo of the Week - The Washington Monument

How can you not enjoy strolling the National Mall in Washington, DC DC, on a sunny day when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom?

Image - from personal collection - © 2008 - Jon Rochetti
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April 3rd, 2008

Prefer to Avoid the Cherry Blossom Crowds?

Want to see a huge selection of ornamental cherry trees in all their glorious full bloom, but prefer to avoid the crowds at the Tidal Basin this weekend?
Then try a visit to the 450-acre U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC. 
The park has over 2,000 cherry trees on their grounds representing 230 different species, […]

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April 3rd, 2008

Washington, DC in Full Bloom

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Washington, DC. Despite recent cold weather and rain, the trees are showing their all their beauty.
And the cold hasn’t stopped people from bundling up in winter clothes and lining up to rent a paddle boat on the Tidal Basin either.
So far this Spring, the high […]

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March 17th, 2008

Monument Monday - The Cherry Blossoms

You know it’s Springtime when the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC start to bloom.  And while they are not an official DC monument, the cherry trees in full blossom are one of Washington, DC’s most prized and loved attractions.

The 2-week festival begins Saturday, March 29th and runs until Sunday, April 13th, with peak viewing some […]

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March 15th, 2008

The Greatest Show On Earth!!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus is coming to town.  Human cannonballs, tiger tamers, elephants, horse acts, acrobats, jugglers, showgirls, high-wire acts, and of course, the clowns.

For 138 years, The Greatest Show On Earth has played to audiences around the globe.  Starting in 1871, as P.T. Barnum’s Great Traveling Museum, Menagerie, Caravan and […]

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March 3rd, 2008

Monument Monday - A Monument to Free People

The Rotunda of the National Archives in Washington, DC houses probably the most important documents related to personal freedom, The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution along with the Bill of Rights are a monument to democracy, freedom, self-government and equality.

Drafted by Thomas Jefferson in June of 1776, The Declaration of Independence is […]

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February 18th, 2008

Virginia Presidents on President’s Day

Virginia produced four of the first five U.S. presidents and 8 in total; more than any other state.
For all but one, you can visit their home, estate, library or where they are laid to rest. Most places are within a couple hours of DC and make for a great short trip. Plus, during the […]

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February 17th, 2008

Whale Watching on the Atlantic

Ever see a whale up close in its natural environment?  Now you can too off the coast if Virginia, on a whale watching boat tour.
I had the lucky experience on a dive boat, while scuba diving off of the Big Island of Hawaii several years ago. 

My encounter occurred while cruising to a new dive […]

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