At Home with George Washington

If American History is your cup of tea, you might enjoy exploring George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens. Located just up the Potomac from Alexandria/Washington, this will give you a glimpse into the way that George and Martha Washington lived during the 1700s. Tour the mansion and you’ll get to listen to interpreters stationed throughout the building describe the house, provide information and answer questions about the Washingtons. The mansion itself is filled with the Washington’s original 18^th-century furnishings and a few reproductions that simulate how it might have looked back in the day. You’ll get a feel for the family’s wealth and sense of style as you stroll through the premises. Read more

Amazing Air and Space

If you’re like many Americans, you’re fascinated by flight, airplanes and the final frontier – space. There’s no place better to satisfy your thirst for knowledge on these subjects than the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. It’s a vital center for historical research on aviation and spaceflight. The museum maintains the world’s largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft. Explore this fantastic collection of more than 50,000 artifacts and enjoy an interactive experience that you won’t soon forget. From balloons to spacesuits to rockets, this exhibit has it all. You’ll get to see things as big as a Saturn V rocket and as small as a microchip. Read more

An Interesting Look at Crime and Punishment

Are you at all intrigued by the criminal mind and fascinated by crime scene investigations? If so, you might be a perfect candidate to check out the new National Museum of Crime & Punishment in Washington DC. This intensely interactive exhibit not only explores the investigative methodologies employed by law enforcement but it also delves into the consequences associated with punishment, incarceration and rehabilitation. Read more

All About Espionage

If you’re a fan of James Bond movies and Get Smart, you just might want to check out Washington DC’s own International Spy Museum. It’s the only museum in the world solely dedicated to the history and contemporary role of espionage. This isn’t movie make believe though, it recognizes the creativity and imagination of real-life spies with the largest collection of international espionage artifacts on the planet. Read more

Alexandria By Water

If you want avoid the traffic and busy streets, there’s no better way to enjoy the beauty of Alexandria and Washington DC than by cruising the Potomac with the Potomac Riverboat Company. You can either take a water taxi that makes frequent stops linking you to great shopping and dining, or enjoy one of the formal sightseeing cruises.
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