Sunday in dc
Jul 28th, 2011, 01:46 PM
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Sunday in dc
Hello, my husband & I will be in dc this weekend and we have a free day on Sunday. We have visited dc on a number of occasions previously so we have done all the tourist things. We are looking for some suggestions for something unique and interesting to do this Sunday - not shopping but maybe perhaps an interesting Market or activity - or something the locals will attend this Sunday.
Thanks for help in advance.
Thanks for help in advance.
Jul 28th, 2011, 05:15 PM
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Here are a few things I found in the area:
(WASHINGTON DC)
Join Detective James McDevitt as he revisits the sites and clues from the investigation into the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy. This tour lasts approximately 2 hours and makes at least eight stops. The distance walked is approximately 1.4 miles from Ford.s Theatre to the White House.
Admission: $15 for individuals and $12 for groups of 20 or more.
Location: Ford`s Theatre
Address: 511 10th Street NW,
Washington,DC, 20004
Web: http://fords.org
Rangers, Raiders and Spies, Oh My! (FAIRFAX COUNTY)
From 1 to 3 p.m. at the Green Spring Gardens Historic House hear fascinating stories of Civil War spy craft and the men and women who served as agents for the Blue and the Gray. We’ll introduce you to two important Civil War spies with close connections to Green Spring whose undercover exploits changed the course of the war. The cost is $27 per person and includes a full English tea. To reserve, call 703-941-7987.
(SILVER SPRING, MD)
The Silver Spring Big Cherry Block Party brings the celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival to the Maryland suburbs. The street festival features the best in Japanese art, cuisine, dance, fashion, flowers, music and much more to Downtown Silver Spring. The event kicks off with a cherry tree planting, inauguration and opening ceremony and will offer an array of activities and cultural displays throughout the day from sushi tastings, art exhibits, cultural and fashion performance, entertainment, martial arts and merchant sponsored events. See photos of the Silver Spring Big Cherry Block Party
Date and Time
July 31, 2011, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The event got rained out back in the spring and was rescheduled in July.
Location
Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland.
See a map.
Transportation and Parking
Silver Spring is accessible by Metro on the Red line – Silver Spring station. Parking is free
(WASHINGTON DC)
Join Detective James McDevitt as he revisits the sites and clues from the investigation into the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy. This tour lasts approximately 2 hours and makes at least eight stops. The distance walked is approximately 1.4 miles from Ford.s Theatre to the White House.
Admission: $15 for individuals and $12 for groups of 20 or more.
Location: Ford`s Theatre
Address: 511 10th Street NW,
Washington,DC, 20004
Web: http://fords.org
Rangers, Raiders and Spies, Oh My! (FAIRFAX COUNTY)
From 1 to 3 p.m. at the Green Spring Gardens Historic House hear fascinating stories of Civil War spy craft and the men and women who served as agents for the Blue and the Gray. We’ll introduce you to two important Civil War spies with close connections to Green Spring whose undercover exploits changed the course of the war. The cost is $27 per person and includes a full English tea. To reserve, call 703-941-7987.
(SILVER SPRING, MD)
The Silver Spring Big Cherry Block Party brings the celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival to the Maryland suburbs. The street festival features the best in Japanese art, cuisine, dance, fashion, flowers, music and much more to Downtown Silver Spring. The event kicks off with a cherry tree planting, inauguration and opening ceremony and will offer an array of activities and cultural displays throughout the day from sushi tastings, art exhibits, cultural and fashion performance, entertainment, martial arts and merchant sponsored events. See photos of the Silver Spring Big Cherry Block Party
Date and Time
July 31, 2011, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The event got rained out back in the spring and was rescheduled in July.
Location
Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland.
See a map.
Transportation and Parking
Silver Spring is accessible by Metro on the Red line – Silver Spring station. Parking is free
Jul 29th, 2011, 05:41 AM
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just one word of warning - the heat wave is back today for its encore performance, and outdoor activities are likely to be very uncomfortable (if not downright dangerous) all weekend, so plan accordingly
Jul 29th, 2011, 06:43 AM
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I was going to suggest Eastern Market too.
The 11:15 church service at the National Cathedral if you like classical music - followed by a tour of the building and the grounds.
The 3pm Sunday matinee at the H Street Playhouse http://www.scenatheater.org/ with a stop at here (next door) before or after the show: http://www.biergartenhaus.com/
Lots of other restaurant/cafe options near the theater as well (assumes you've havn't overdone the H St. NE scene...).
Take a taxi, or... Metro to Union Station and free shuttle to 14th & H. http://www.hstreetplayhouse.com/Shuttle.htm
A visit to the Navy Museum before or after eating at one of the many great restaurants on 8th St. SE between Penn. Ave. and I st.
http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org8-1.htm
Metro (Eastern Market)
Have you ever visited the Fredrick Douglas house? Amazing exhibit and city views. Taxi or drive.
http://www.nps.gov/frdo/index.htm
The water lillies at the aquatic gardens are in full bloom now. Drive or taxi.
http://www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm
The 11:15 church service at the National Cathedral if you like classical music - followed by a tour of the building and the grounds.
The 3pm Sunday matinee at the H Street Playhouse http://www.scenatheater.org/ with a stop at here (next door) before or after the show: http://www.biergartenhaus.com/
Lots of other restaurant/cafe options near the theater as well (assumes you've havn't overdone the H St. NE scene...).
Take a taxi, or... Metro to Union Station and free shuttle to 14th & H. http://www.hstreetplayhouse.com/Shuttle.htm
A visit to the Navy Museum before or after eating at one of the many great restaurants on 8th St. SE between Penn. Ave. and I st.
http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org8-1.htm
Metro (Eastern Market)
Have you ever visited the Fredrick Douglas house? Amazing exhibit and city views. Taxi or drive.
http://www.nps.gov/frdo/index.htm
The water lillies at the aquatic gardens are in full bloom now. Drive or taxi.
http://www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm
Jul 29th, 2011, 07:17 AM
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Definitely agree with Eastern Market and the Phillips Collection.
If you're into art, there are a number of places that don't crop up on most people's first see visits; Renwick, Corcoran, Sackler & Freer Galleries, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Textile Museum, Torpedo Factory (studios and galleries) in Alexandria.
The Legg Mason tennis tournament starts this week end. Nice opportunity to watch good looking men sweat a little more than you will be sitting in the stands.
The Wash Post Weekend section and Going Out Guide have lots of good suggestions for music, theater, art, local events, sports.
If you're into art, there are a number of places that don't crop up on most people's first see visits; Renwick, Corcoran, Sackler & Freer Galleries, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Textile Museum, Torpedo Factory (studios and galleries) in Alexandria.
The Legg Mason tennis tournament starts this week end. Nice opportunity to watch good looking men sweat a little more than you will be sitting in the stands.
The Wash Post Weekend section and Going Out Guide have lots of good suggestions for music, theater, art, local events, sports.
Jul 29th, 2011, 07:42 AM
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I will be yet another resounding voice on Eastern Market and the Phillips Collection! Also, have you spent anytime in Old Town, Alexandria? Another great option. Also, Legg Mason is a nice venue to see good tennis. There is also another home/museum that is often overlooked - Hillwood, the former home of Marjorie Merriweather Post...if it is open, I am not sure. Service at the National Cathedral is also a great experience if that is something that interests you.
Jul 29th, 2011, 12:25 PM
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Oh my godness - thank you for so so so many fantastic suggestions. Our current thinking is we are going to aim to see some of the tennis at Legg Mason which is something totally different for us and hopefully the heat wont be too high there. I have also booked tickets for the theatre - The Importance of being Earnest on H st if we need to get in from the sunshine - also very keen to visit the Eastern Market - so dont know how we will fit it all in -- we will have to come back again on a sunday.
Thank you to everyone who commented - I really appreaciate you taking the time to post and it looks like we now will have a really interesting day in DC rather than just hanging out in the hotel !
Thank you to everyone who commented - I really appreaciate you taking the time to post and it looks like we now will have a really interesting day in DC rather than just hanging out in the hotel !
Jul 29th, 2011, 03:05 PM
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Other good options near the Atlas Theater on H St. NE if you don't want the Biergarten Hous (or if it's too crowded).
http://www.granvillemoores.com/
http://www.stickyricedc.com/
http://www.argonautdc.com/
http://www.granvillemoores.com/
http://www.stickyricedc.com/
http://www.argonautdc.com/
Aug 2nd, 2011, 05:36 PM
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I realize you've already visited but I'm posting here as much to bookmark as to comment that the Lincoln Assassination tour sounds fascinating. I want to add that anyone thinking of taking it should watch "The Conspirator" first. The tour and the movie would compliment each other well.
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