If you are relocating to DC, you will quickly discover that Washington is so much more than just the Mall and the Smithsonian. There are wonderful neighborhoods, quirky museums, charming little restaurants and unique shops. There are theaters and outdoor events, places to taste wines and can tomatoes. We are so much more than just the political part of our nation's capital. We are a city where families grow and thrive, singles work … (23 comments)
relocating to washington dc: Get Off the Mall and Visit a Different Museum - the Udvar-Hazy Center
- 09/04/16 01:10 PM
Washington is filled with museums in every corner of the city. There are museums celebrating different cultures that have contributed to the fabric of the United States. There are art museums displaying sculpture and paintings from every time period that man has lived on earth. There are museums devoted to industries and careers from spies to doctors and many in between. There is something in Washington for everyone. Many of the museums are located on the mall surrounded by the cherry blossoms and tourists. The museums include the Freer, which focuses on Asian art, the Native American museum, the new African American … (15 comments)
relocating to washington dc: Nation's Capital is Getting Lots of Visitors!
- 08/24/16 09:58 PM
For the last seven years, tourism has increased in Washington DC. In 2015, a total of 21.3 million visitors came to D.C., including around 2 million from overseas, according to Destination DC. The number one country for foreign visitors is China with 300,000 tourists, followed by visitors from the United Kingdom and Germany. Australia, France, India, South Korea, Brazil, Italy and Japan. The international visitors are key to DC's strong tourism industry because the foreign tourists spend the most money while visiting the District. Although they are only 9 percent of the total visitors, they spend 27 percent of visitor dollars. In … (8 comments)
relocating to washington dc: Cinematery At Congressional Cemetery - Showing North by Northwest
- 07/14/15 08:09 PM
This is certainly an unusual way to spend an evening - a movie at a cemetery - but the volunteers at Congressional Cemetery seem to know how to throw unusual events! Typically the Congressional Cemetery closes at dusk, but on July 18, the grounds will open at 7:30 and the and there will be a showing of Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest starting at 8:30. For a contribution of $10, guests are invited to come to the movie and bring their blankets or lawn chairs, picnics and party baskets. As the volunteers say, this is a great opportunity to enjoy a … (17 comments)
relocating to washington dc: What I Am Grateful For and How It Works For Me - As a Military Brat
- 11/30/14 12:44 PM
I am an Army brat, born to a career Army officer and West Point graduate, and the grand daughter of a career Army officer. My uncle went to West Point; my aunt married a career Air Force officer. My cousin served in the Air Force and fought in Viet Nam. My husband was an enlisted Marine, and my son served in Iraq as a Marine infantry lieutenant, My parents, my grand parents, my cousin, my aunt and uncle, and even my husband's daughter in law's father are all buried at Arlington. I am a military child. When I was growing up I … (13 comments)
relocating to washington dc: 2014 Official White House Ornament Sadly Celebrates Warren G. Harding
- 11/29/14 01:02 PM
When I was in high school, I worked for the White House Historical Association, selling guidebooks just outside the First Ladies' Garden at the White House and upstairs in the foyer of the White House, just inside the North Portico. To say it was an amazing experience for a 17 year old just begins to capture my years working with tourists and staff from around the world. Since then, I have always been interested in the White House Historical Association and its fund raising efforts, which are used to fund the acquisition of historic furnishings and art work for the permanent White … (4 comments)
As an full time and very active Realtor in the DC metro area, I love to write about the DC market, special communities within the market, and new listings, and to connect with other agents in ActiveRain on ways to improve our service to the public and our marketing abilities.
Everyone knows about the Smithsonian and the National Zoo in Washington DC, but do you know about the Kreeger? How about the American University Museum or the L. Ron Hubbard House?
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