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 […]
One of the best things about our host hotel, the Washington Marriott Wardman Park, is its proximity to lots of excellent restaurants, including the popular Lebanese Taverna. If you’ve never experienced Lebanese food before this […]
The ACHA National Office staff would like to wish you a happy, healthy holiday season! This will be the final blog post of 2017 (can you believe it?!) and we will resume regular content the […]
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 […]
One of our favorite shopping spots in Washington is the Eastern Market. Located in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, patrons come from around the city – and the world – for fresh food, community events, […]
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, […]
What is American food? If you’re like us, it’s not always the easiest question to answer. You could argue that we don’t really have our own food type since America is historically a melting pot […]
What’s free, open 354 days a year, kid friendly, and within walking distance of the ACHA 2018 host hotel? The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Center! This extremely popular tourist destination is so much more […]
