“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” Quote from a speech by President Ronald Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate about the Berlin Wall in West Berlin, Germany, June 12, 1987.
You can examine a piece of Cold War history - a 3-foot wide by 9-foot tall portion of the Berlin Wall just blocks from The National Mall […]

A exhibit running through the end of the year at the National Firearms Museum, The Arsenal of Democracy, was created to honor World War II veterans and to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ending of war.
The exhibit includes weapons and military uniforms as well as personal equipment and photographs of the WW-II soldiers that […]

Like many large cities, taxis are pretty easy to find in the more populated and business areas of the District. But that’s where similarity ends. DC-based cabs determine fares on a zone system, while Virginia and Maryland cabs use the traditional metered system.
In Washington DC, there are 8 fare zones. If you stay one zone, […]

It’s 1774 and British oppression is aggravating the colonists. Now’s your chance to join other militia “recruits” and watch Revolutionary army militia drills and a mock battle designed to inspire recruits join the Virginia militia.

Militia Muster: Prelude to Revolution will be held over Veterans Day weekend at Gunston Hall, the home of one of our founding […]

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 […]

Around 185 of the nation’s finest craft artists will be displaying and selling their hand-crafted products at the annual Washington Craft Show.

For artists to participate in the show, they must both reside and work in the U.S. and exhibit masterful skills and artistic interpretation. The high caliber of the artists is reflected in this years […]

Here’s five more family-friendly activities and tips for visiting Washington DC with kids to add to the list.
6) Take advantage of all the parks and open areas around the National Mall. Let the kids run around once in a while as you relax and enjoy lunch under a tree near a monument.

7) Rent bikes and […]

Last month, during a ceremony which included speeches by President Bush and Donald Rumsfeld, a new monument was unveiled just across the Potomac River from Washington DC - the new U.S. Air Force Memorial.
The new 270 foot stainless steel memorial honors the millions of men and women who have served in the U.S. Air Force […]

Located at next to NSA headquarters, the National Cryptological Museum contains thousands of artifacts related to the history of cryptology, codemaking and codebreaking.
The exhibits covering the impact of cryptology through many examples including Civil War telegraph equipment, World War II Enigma code breaking machines, and supercomputers used to break secret codes.
National Cryptologic Museum
Ft. George G. […]

DC has a fairly extensive but somewhat quirky public bus system. Timetables and schedule can vary so it’s best to plan your trip in advance. Some buses only run during the rush hours, especially the DC to/from suburban routes.

The fare for the bus is $1.25, $3.00 for express buses, and $.60 for seniors and persons […]