Old world architectural beauty meets modern day innovation at Union Station in Washington, DC. Washington Union Station is a major train station, transportation hub, and leisure destination for both tourists and DC locals. The station […]
Journey through American history in probably the most unique way possible at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum DC! Millions of people have wandered through the doors of Madame Tussauds exhibits since they first opened over 200 […]
Opening May 18, 2018, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History will open a new three-year exhibit entitled Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World. Perfect timing for any ACHA 2018 attendee interested in infectious diseases […]
Since July 16, 1790, Washington, DC has been our nation’s capital. President George Washington commissioned French engineer Pierre-Charles L’Enfant to create a plan for the city which included wide avenues and open spaces so that […]
Across the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia, lies Arlington National Cemetery. This 624-acre expanse of land serves as a resting place for more than 400,000 of the dead of our nation’s conflicts since the Civil War. […]
One of the most quintessential Washington, D.C. experiences anyone can have is visiting the Smithsonian Institution’s museums. With 19 total museums in the D.C. metro area, it can be hard to know where to begin. […]
If you’re looking for a slightly off-the-beaten-track destination during your stay in D.C., look no further than the Washington National Cathedral. Located just northwest of the Washington Marriott Wardman Park, the National Cathedral (officially called […]
Trust No One when you enter the secret, shadowy world of global espionage at the International Spy Museum. The only museum of its kind in the U.S. – and the world – the Spy Museum […]
History meets current events at the one and only Newseum in the heart of Washington, DC! This unique museum experience explains and defends free expression and the five freedoms in the First Amendment: religion, speech, […]
Probably the most quintessential Washington, D.C. experience is visiting the National Mall. Not surprising, since half of America’s top 12 favorite architectural spots—the Monuments—are within walking distance. To make the most out of your experience, […]
