President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama joined family members and presented a wreath at the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. 続きを読む
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center provides a welcoming and educational environment for visitors to learn about the unique characteristics of the U.S. Congress and the history of the U.S. Capitol. 続きを読む
The north extension of the Capitol houses the US Senate Chamber which opened in 1859. 続きを読む
Saturday, January 19th is a National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join President Obama and find a service opportunity near you. 続きを読む
If not for Anne Pope, George Washington's great-grandmother, the father of our country might never have slept here. She helped persuade GW's great-grandfather to stay in the New World. 続きを読む
19 Statues: 14 Army, 2 Marines, 1 Navy, 1 Air Force. Each weighs~1,000 lbs. Reflected on the wall it creates the image of a total of 38 statues, symbolic of the 38th Parallel & 38 months of the war. 続きを読む
Visit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial and help bring his vision to life: “With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.” 続きを読む
Dedicated in April 1979, coinciding with Einstein's 100th birthday, the statue is 12 feet tall and weighs about 4 tons. Watch this 90 second C-SPAN YouTube video about the memorial. 続きを読む
President Obama and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. 続きを読む
If you think Congress takes the nation on a wild ride, paddlers find a whitewater run near Great Falls just as unpredictable. For a calmer ride, paddle along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. 続きを読む
Don't miss the Clock Tower Tour, this amazing tour offers guests a sweeping 360 degree view of our nation’s capital, while also highlighting its famous landmarks. And the best thing, it’s free! 続きを読む
Did you know that one of the windows contains a moon rock? There is a tiny piece of the moon embedded in the 'Space Window,' delivered there personally by the astronauts who brought it back. 続きを読む
The Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial stands in Lincoln Park. Sculpted by Robert Berks & dedicated in 1974. The first memorial in DC to honor an African-American leader. Learn more in the C-SPAN video. 続きを読む
Established in 1820, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America. Check out this video for more on its history. 続きを読む
The latest baby panda at the National Zoo was born Aug. 23, 2013. It's a girl born to Tian Tian and Mei Xiang. Washington pandarazzi will have to wait four months for an in-person look at the cub. 続きを読む
The half-smoke is a half-pork, half-beef sausage native to DC, generously covered with Ben's chili. The result – unparalleled deliciousness. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food 続きを読む
Pick one of 555 (!!) - 500 bottled beers, 50 taps, and 5 cask-conditioned ales – booze choices Holy Bar. #thrillist 続きを読む
Bluejacket officially opens Tues. Oct 29, 2013 with 20 original beers and five casks brews. Housed in a former ship boiler factory, the brewery can produce 5,000 barrels/year, or ~10,000 kegs. 続きを読む
Capital Bites liked the wood-grilled tiger prawns. She says, "the “dressing” was good enough to ask for extra bread to absorb the remaining juices on the plate." 続きを読む
Find “The Devil” - Lucifer Belgian Strong Pale Ale/Tanqueray/lemon juice/grenadine – after you sneak up to the recently opened upstairs of this Belgian boozery. #thrillist 続きを読む
if you’re into European brews, you’re out of luck. At any time, they have about 25 beers on tap and 150 bottles of beer to choose from. Definitely, give the house brew, Meridian Pint Kolsch, a try. 続きを読む
All the meat here is actually smoked w/ reclaimed bourbon barrels and is closest in style to Memphis. Claim the goodness in the espresso-rubbed beef brisket and pulled pork shoulder. 続きを読む
Beer and burgers, they got 'em both here in spades. Twenty beers on tap & legit burgers, check out their loaded cheeseburger, the Six Buck Chuck, or the Big Daddy, a bacon, 'shroom & blue cheese burg. 続きを読む
The restaurant pours more than 50 Belgian brews by the bottle, and has 11 on tap. Check them out at Happy Hour every night from 10pm to close. Via CityEats.com 続きを読む
Sitting just beneath its sister beer haven ChurchKey, Birch & Barley is the full package: a refined menu plus creative desserts and a beer list that is 555-strong. [Eater 38 Member] 続きを読む
A combination of traditional Mexican flavors with a modern twist, José Andrés' restaurant in DC is the perfect place to sample some mescal. 続きを読む
The creme brulee doughnut gets a blast from a kitchen torch, a fiery moment that yields a crackled, sugary, just-shy-of-burned glaze. 続きを読む