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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 […]
Enjoy a five-mile-long, mildly strenuous guided hike, through the moonlit gardens, woods and meadows during a Full Moon Hike at the National Arboretum in Washington, DC.
These tours, led by Arboretum specialists, are offered only a couple days a month, at 8:00 p.m., when the moon is full.
But reserve your walk quickly, as the limited […]
Discover the beautiful world of butterflies as they flutter around your head at the new Butterfly Pavilion oasis at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC.
The new pavilion will open today, with over 300 live butterflies.
In the adjacent gallery, Partners in Evolution teaches how animals and plants co-exist through depending […]
While it’s not a monument, it is a monument to words. I like to think of the Library of Congress as the ultimate main branch library.
With more than 30 million books and one of the most extensive rare book collections, it was established as the congressional library in 1800. Its collections also includes over […]
One of the biggest draws to the National Museum of Natural History is the Hope Diamond, along with the other colorful and stunning pieces of spectacular jewelry, displayed in all their opulent glory in the Harry Winston jewelry gallery (2nd floor). But just next door is the minerals section, which is about eight times larger […]
Located between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, the National World War II Memorial commemorates the 16 million American men and women who served, fought, sacrificed and died during the Second World War.
Surrounding the majestic plaza are 56 17-foot pillars, each inscribed with the name of a state (48 at the time of the […]
A memorial statute of Teddy Roosevelt, the 26th President of the U.S. stands on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The 88-acre island sits in the Potomac River and is accessible by a footbridge from the Virginia side.
The island has had several names, including My Lord’s Island, Barbadoes, Mason’s Island and Analostan Island; as well as several […]
Christmas Eve is a great time to visit the National Christmas Tree across from The White House.
Around the tree are 56 smaller evergreens on the “Pathway of Peace”, with each representing one of the 50 U.S. states, plus the 5 territories and the District of Columbia.
If you get cold, stop by the National […]
The annual “A Midnight Clear” at the National Botanic Gardens recreates the monuments on the National Mall. This past weekend I took a stroll through the gardens and it was delightful. Besides all the holiday decorations, the display of multicolored poinsettias and tons of wide-eyed kids added to the holiday spirit.
The exhibit starts outside […]
If getting down to the Mall and the National Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery of Art for some outdoor ice skating, is difficult. Residents of Northern Virginia can enjoy a relaxing ice skating experience without the holiday Mall traffic and parking problems, at the Reston Town Center ice skating rink.
The rink is usually […]
A Washington DC travel and tourism guide with information for both visitors and residents.
Written by Jon Rochetti [email] for b5media.
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