The DC Traveler

February 15th, 2008

Famous DC Sculpture Awakens to Leave

My favorite sculpture in the  Washington, DC are is The Awakening, located at Hains Point in East Potomac Park.
Sadly, it has been sold and will be moved to a new location.  On Wednesday, it will be dug up and begin its move to its new home.
The good news. It isn’t moving far.
The […]

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November 4th, 2006

Neptune on the Potomac - The Awakening - Hains Point

Just about a mile from the National Mall along the beautiful Potomac River is East Potomac Park.  This National Park is popular with local runners, skaters, bikers and picnickers.  It also has an 18 and two 9-hole golf courses as well as tennis courts and a miniature golf course. 
But I think the highlight is at the […]

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October 29th, 2006

John Phillips Sousa Tribute and Historical Cemetery Walk - Nov. 6

The United States Marine Band will honor its most famous leader, American march composer, John Phillips Sousa, in a memorial morning concert at Congressional Cemetery.  This free concert will pay tribute on the 152nd anniversary of his birth.
The U.S. Marine Band was formed by Act of Congress during the presidency of John Adams in 1798 […]

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October 23rd, 2006

Washington International Horse Show – Oct. 24-29

If you love horses or horseback riding, this week check out the 48th annual Washington International Horse Show. This 6-day competitive event includes dressage (ballet on horseback), barrel races, show jumpers, side saddle riding and a polo match. There’s even humorous Jack Russell terrier races. 

Over 600 horses and riders from around the world will be competing, including former […]

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October 19th, 2006

Top 10 List of Washington DC Tourist Attractions and Sites

Let’s try something easy - a Top Ten list of tourist sites to see when visiting Washington DC.  Whether you’re a first time visitor to DC or have lived here all your life, it’s always fun to visit or revisit some of the District’s top tourist attractions.
So if you only have one or two days […]

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