We saved the biggie ’til our last day having to kill several hours before a late flight from Dulles. Two floors covering space, moon and flight just as it says on the tin. Huge displays and me admittedly not having much interest in this type of museum appreciated the sheer scale and in particular liked the Wright […]
It was quiet on New Year’s Eve at Dulles……..so as we entered the lounge we were greeted by Anthony who gave us a personal tour pointing out all that the lounge had on offer ……. he left us in the kind hospitable hands of Habib who welcomed us with champagne. A congenial host is Habib, he […]
Featuring a swirl of floor to ceiling whisky bottles – the the Next Whisky Bar is close to the foyer of this famous hotel in DC. I would hate to be that person that toppled them over, but this unique ‘art installation’ creates a wall dividing the bar from the foyer…I liked it. Soft red cushiony chairs overlooking […]
Georgetown is just a hop, skip and a jump from central DC. Staying in Foggy Bottom at Hotel Hive meant just a twenty minute walk to the waterfront via The Watergate Hotel. Georgetown is a picturesque historic district with cute painted wooden houses which were particularly special in Olive Street. The main street offered upscale shops and at Christmas time […]
Where is it? Downtown DC on 17th Street NW. Why visit? A mix of interactive exhibits, displays and of course the famous magazine covers. What does it cost? $15 Who would enjoy the experience? Geographers, travellers, conservationists, people interested in the world, religion, history and the sea. As a I could not leave DC without a […]
From the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial is an activity in its self never mind visiting any of the Smithsonian Museums. Took us about 45 minutes to stroll the wide open area. There is a range of architectural styles to distract the walker as well as catching a full on view of both the Capitol building and The Monument. Every […]
Watergate – the word is synonymous with my teenage years in the seventies so had to visit when in DC recently. Conveniently located half way between Hotel Hive where The Grey Traveller holed up for five nights and the lovely picturesque Georgetown. Tall stools at the Kingbird bar and a list of cocktails long enough to keep a cocktail […]
Enter from the Rosslyn side Select and plan your walk or if walking an issue use the tourist buses. Leave via the main entrance and walk back into DC via the Arlington Memorial Bridge. Arlington Cemetery is just over the bridge from the Lincoln Memorial in DC but by default we entered from the Rosslyn side […]
What – Tall building with an observation deck open to visitors. Where – Central Plaza, Rosslyn. Close to the Rosslyn Metro Station. Why – to have a 360 view of Arlington,Washington DC and Georgetown. Always good to find a tall building when visiting a new city, gives an overview of the places that you might […]
I spent nearly all day in The National Museum of American History located on the western end of the National Mall with free entrance this was great traveller value! I waited about 45 minutes in line for security checks but once in despite many visitors I could move around with ease. Three floors of American history and […]
