Spring in DC
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Washington DC Tidal Basin
Late March – Dates Vary, see www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/ for the latest updates on how the blossom is progressing
Also worth a visit and just as pretty is the Kenwood Estate at Chevy Chase.
Late March – Dates Vary, see www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/ for the latest updates on how the blossom is progressing
Also worth a visit and just as pretty is the Kenwood Estate at Chevy Chase.
White House Garden Tours
For Spring Dates see http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/advisory-white-house-spring-garden-tours
The event is open to the public; however, a ticket is required for all attendees, including small children. The National Park Service will distribute free, timed tickets at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion located at 15th and E Streets on tour days beginning at 8:00 a.m. Tickets will be distributed -- one
ticket per person -- on a first-come, first-served basis.
The event is open to the public; however, a ticket is required for all attendees, including small children. The National Park Service will distribute free, timed tickets at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion located at 15th and E Streets on tour days beginning at 8:00 a.m. Tickets will be distributed -- one
ticket per person -- on a first-come, first-served basis.
Passport DC
An annual international and cultural event showcasing the embassies and cultural centres. For event details and dates click on http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/things-do-see/passport-dc. See the BESA page for more details on the British Embassay Open Day
Tidal Basin Paddle Boats
http://www.tidalbasinpaddleboats.com/reservations.htm
Pedalos on the Potomac. $19 for an hour for 4 seater. Book during blossom festival.
Pedalos on the Potomac. $19 for an hour for 4 seater. Book during blossom festival.
Links to some websites for what's on and about in the Greater Washington Area;
dc.about.com
washington.org/
trolleytours.com/washington-dc/events-april.asp Register as a local and then you can go free if you accompany your paying guest with printable voucher. Need email & photo id with proof of address. 3 routes, saves you or your visitors feet. Board near Metro Center. Good value. Entertaining, 24 hour or 48 hours tickets available. Find registration info under `Specials' on their website.
www.filmfestdc.org/
washingtondc.eventful.com/events/april
www.hillwoodmuseum.org/whats Beautiful house, great for Mother's day trip. Central DC, near Embassy. Parking $$
washington.org/
trolleytours.com/washington-dc/events-april.asp Register as a local and then you can go free if you accompany your paying guest with printable voucher. Need email & photo id with proof of address. 3 routes, saves you or your visitors feet. Board near Metro Center. Good value. Entertaining, 24 hour or 48 hours tickets available. Find registration info under `Specials' on their website.
www.filmfestdc.org/
washingtondc.eventful.com/events/april
www.hillwoodmuseum.org/whats Beautiful house, great for Mother's day trip. Central DC, near Embassy. Parking $$
