Tips for taking in a Nationals Game
The Nationals home opener is this afternoon and the crowds are sure to be out in full force as president Obama is scheduled to throw out the first pitch. The Nationals' web site has a great interactive map to help you get to the stadium with as few headaches as possible. The map shows parking options and nearby Metro stations, and if you're already in town, you can view bike, bus, and walking routes. http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/ballpark/directions_planner.jsp http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/ / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Elvis Sightings in Washington, DC
Elvis Presley is an entertainment phenomenon. Since his death in 1977, countless depictions of him have been created. His image is more recognizable now than it was at the pinnacle of his career, and arguably, the face of Elvis is one of the most recognizable human images in history. The National Portrait Gallery has collected the best images and put them on display in their "Echoes of Elvis" exhibit. The exhibit runs from January 8 to August 29, 2010. Admission is free.
Exhibits
Family fun at the Newseum – Kids get in free!Only one museum in Washington offers everything from the Berlin Wall, Pulitzer Prize...
The September 15, 1961 issue of Time magazine had this illustrated portrait of J.D....
The National Archives announced that filming, photographing, and videotaping by...
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Events
The Fourth of July celebration is always the biggest party in DC, and this year’s...
The annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival starts this week and continues on July...
Article by Erik Braunitzer of the National Museum of Crime & Punishment part...
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News
Big traffic headaches next weekIf you’re in DC at the beginning of next week, you will want to avoid any of the attractions around the Washington Convention Center. The nuclear security summit is going to be held next week, and traffic is expected to be a nightmare. Street closings will begin Sunday night and will not reopen until Tuesday evening. Unless you live or work in... [Read more of this review]
Cherry Blossoms will Peak April 3-8
According to the National Park Service’s Rob DeFeo, the cherry blossoms will peak April 3-8. They’re getting pretty good with their predictions. This will be the tenth year in a row that the peak has landed during the week of the Cherry Blossom Festival. So, get ready Washington, we’ve had our fill of snow flakes this winter, it’s... [Read more of this review]
Michelle Obama: Tour Guide
The first lady surprised some lucky visitors to the White House yesterday. More than 614,000 people have visited the White House this year. If you’re coming to town, check out our White House page for information on how to get tickets for the tour. Who knows, maybe the big man himself will be greeting guests when you visit. Read More →
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