National Mall [caption id="attachment_32293" align="alignright" width="425"] DC National Mall Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Millions of visitors start their Washington, D.C. tours at the National Mall every year. This two-mile stretch of land between the U.S. Capitol Building and the Lincoln Memorial is a beautiful, historic, tree-lined avenue where Americans gather for both fun and politics. This…
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Pentagon
Known for its unusual and iconic five-sided shape, the Pentagon is the country’s headquarters of the Department of Defense. Since 1976, tours have been given to allow the public an inside look into where thousands of individuals work to make our country safe and learn the history behind their mission. The building was created, amazingly,…
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Ford’s Theatre
Ford's Theatre [caption id="attachment_38889" align="alignright" width="425"] Ford's Theatre - Lincoln's Box courtesy of washington.org[/caption] On a night of joy after the end of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln was mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth as he watched a play at Ford's Theatre. Closed for over a hundred years after the assassination, Ford's Theatre…
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Union Market
Taking farmers markets to a new level, Union Market is a vibrant D.C. institution of food and artisanal culture. This gourmet food hall and market has been consistently rated one of the top five food halls in the United States by Bon Apetit magazine. The market space includes nearly a hundred artisans and food related…
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The Petersen House
Seemingly a normal 19th century red brick rowhouse, the Petersen House holds a darker, more unfortunate history. On April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died in a first-floor room of the Petersen House after he was shot at Ford’s Theatre. American history teaches us that after the Civil War had ended, President Lincoln enjoyed…
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7 Weekend Trips for Mother’s Day
We know you love the mother(s) in your life and you're looking for a special way to show her what she means to you. This Mother's Day, instead of a funny mug or another decorative picture frame, get her the gift of travel. You definitely won't have to wonder if she likes it or not. Calistoga,…
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Field Trip Ideas in Atlanta
Whether you are leading a group of third graders or teaching a high school biology class, Atlanta has the perfect attraction for a memorable, educational field trip. Zoo Atlanta Zoo field trips are a classic example of education masked in entertainment. Students of all ages adore touring the animal enclosures and it gives teachers an…
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L’Enfant Plaza
Located in the heart of busy Washington, D.C. only minutes away from the Smithsonian is the state-of-the-art retail and office complex of L’Enfant Plaza. This is the only location served by five D.C. metrorail lines and accessible by every major thoroughfare in the city making it highly convenient for visitors. With over 40 shops and…
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National Cryptologic Museum
Located adjacent to the NSA headquarters, the National Cryptologic Museum is the National Security Agency’s open hand to the public, dedicated to showing and educating the general population on the practices of security intelligence in American history. The role of American cryptology is a large one from the start of the American Revolutionary War to…
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National Law Enforcement Museum
National Law Enforcement Museum Don’t just see it, experience it. The new National Law Enforcement Museum gives you a “walk in the shoes” experience of what it’s like to work in law enforcement. Hear real officers’ stories about life on the job and learn about the history of American law enforcement. From night watchmen of…
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