Hidden in Georgetown’s Historical District, the Tudor Place was originally built in 1816 by George and Martha Washington’s granddaughter, Martha Custis Peter. This beautiful estate was home to the next six generations of her descendents over the course of 180 years.

Currently, it is open to the public and exhibits more than 8000 pieces of silver, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, manuscripts, photographs, and furniture dated from 1750-1983. The collection brings to life the cultural and social history of over 200 years of the family and the city.

Carousel rides have always been a fond childhood memory for many. Who can say no to those colorful, bright horses and fancy round cups?
Just like the good old days, the Smithsonian Castle offers a …

An outdoor laser tag game or two would definitely satisfy your fantasies of reenacting scenes from your favorite video game or movie.
Gather your friends, take a ride twenty miles north of Washington, DC and divide into two opposing sides! After a quick introduction and explanation of the equipments, you can jump into 50 minutes of intense plays.
Don’t forget to devise tactical strikes and stratagems. It’s time to hammer out those old grudges.

History and booze go so well together at the George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill! A short three miles away from George Washington’s estate at Mount Vernon is the recently reopened distillery and gristmill that will guarantee your trip with a happy ending.
For only $4 entrance fee, the costumed distillers will show demonstrations and walk visitors through the historic process of whiskey-making in this reconstruction of the largest 18th-century distillery in America. Furthermore, the distillery is adjacent to the reconstructed Gristmill, a water-powered mill where Colonial millers grind corn into meal and wheat into flour just as it was done more than 200 years ago.

The Folger Shakespeare Library is home to the world’s largest and finest collection of Shakespeare materials and to major collections of other rare Renaissance books, manuscripts, and works of art. It proudly serves as the primary …

Who knew exercising could also be so musical and artistically graceful? Starting mid-November through mid-March the Ice Rink at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden will be open for general admissions. Skating in the cool crisp air while enjoying music from the state-of-the-art sound system and twirling amidst magnificent sculptures is truly a romantic, yet cultured experience.

The National Portrait Gallery archives portraits of people who made significant contribution to American history and culture from the era of our Founding Fathers to the current political arena. Each photograph and each portrait tells an expansive story which weaves into the tides of our cultural past.

With over 70,000 songs in English, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, and much more, Muzette is DC’s first private-roomed karaoke joint. Located in the hustling and bustling Adams Morgan, this underground restaurant has a small dining area …

Unfortunately, the giant squid and the cavemen statues do not come alive at night like the movie promised. However, the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History is definitely the place to satisfy your curiosity …

The Woodrow Wilson House is a national historic landmark and house museum that tells of President Wilson’s Washington Years from 1912-1924. Through informative guided tours and exhibitions, this museum promotes awareness of his celebrated life and …

Tucked away under the Key Bridge in Georgetown is Jack’s Boathouse, a secret base to a whole lot of kayaking fun! With boats, kayaks, and paddleboards galore, Jack’s Boathouse offers a fantastically unique and peaceful way …

What else stands more proudly than the Washington Monument which overlooks the entire District of Columbia?
This prominent structure marks the skyline of Washington, DC since 1884 and was built to commemorate President George Washington’s …

The Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery is the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of Asian Arts. It features intricate Japanese screens with cranes, colorful cloisonné, and Chinese calligraphies. Other than these historical beauties, …

The West End Cinema is a quiet sanctuary for unique movie lovers for non-mainstream type of films. Doesn’t matter if you prefer to watch the current blockbusters, venture into foreign films such as Kurosawa’s black-and-white samurai …

With a wide array of sights and attractions to explore in the nation’s capital, there is no better way to travel and sightsee by cycling. With Bike and Roll, a bike rental provider with a wide …

In “National Treasure,” you may remember seeing Nicolas Cage scurrying across the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress in search of the fictitious Book of Secrets. However, what Cage didn’t tell you is all …

“How many trophies have you won..? How many trophies have you won..? Not a goddamn one!”
This chant is often heard ringing throughout the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, home of the D.C. United. Obnoxious, you think? …

Standing proudly as the epicenter of Washington, DC ,the United States Capitol is not only a historical complex housing the nation’s legislature, but it is also a symbol of the American people and the government.
With a …

For a more cultured look at the city, take a trip to popular Dupont Circle to America’s first museum of modern art, the Phillips Collection. Opened in 1921 and housed in the former home of the …

Pull that curtain open and opt for an evening you won’t soon forget with an intimate performance at Logan Circle’s eclectic Studio Theatre.  Founded in 1978 with a passionate mission of bringing innovative theatre to the …

For a true taste of Washington sophistication, claim a coveted seat at a show-stopping performance by the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO).  Officially founded in 1936, this world-renowned fleet of over 100 musicians calls the landmark Kennedy …

Right next to bustling Capitol Hill is haven of breathtaking flowers, roses and gardens at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Tracing its beginnings to 1816, The U.S. Botanic Garden the oldest of its kind in North America.
It …

For a little rhythm and blues, take a trip back in time to the nation’s oldest jazz supper club, Blues Alley, hidden between the quaint streets of historic Georgetown in an 18th century, brick carriage house.  …

George Washington’s plantation on the banks of the beautiful Potomac River offers visitors a chance to understand America’s first hero and the fascinating world in which he lived. Since the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association bought the …