Rachel's Washington, DC Blog

The National Museum of Crime and Punishment opens on May 23, 2008! Co-owned and operated by Orlando businessman John Morgan in partnership with John Walsh, host of America's Most Wanted, ... Read More

American Idols Live 2008 tour is coming to the Verizon Center in Washington, DC on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The top ten finalists of season seven's popular ... Read More

If you are a 007 fan, you are in luck! There are two James Bond Film Festivals going on in the DC area this summer. The NoMa Summer Film ... Read More

Here's a new way to explore the DC metropolitan area. Beginning May 17, 2008, DC Metro Food Tours will offer unique walking tours combining a guided stroll through historic neighborhoods ... Read More

If you haven't had a chance yet to check out Washington's new Passport DC events, you've got a few more days. This week, May 11-16, 2008 is World Week featuring ... Read More

The smash hit musical Mamma Mia! returns to the National Theatre in Washington, DC for a limited engagement June 24 and run through July 13, 2008. Inspired by ... Read More

In its second year, the GI Film Festival , a unique event held in Washington, DC honors the courage and selflessness of American troops. The festival runs from May 14-18, ... Read More

During National Police Week, May 11-17, 2008, nearly 40,000 officers and supporters will honor the thousands of law enforcement officers from around the country who have lost their lives in ... Read More

Artomatic 2008 opens in Washington, DC just in time for Mother’s Day and runs May 9 through June 15. The one-of-a-kind art extravaganza involves hundreds of regional artists, performers ... Read More

Beginning on May 10, 2008, Seadog Cruises will offer speedboat cruises (high speed sightseeing tours) on the Potomac River departing from a new dock at National Harbor, Maryland near Washington, ... Read More

The National Park Service hosts the first-ever National Train Day with special events on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at a number of national parks across the country and at Amtrak ... Read More

Don't miss National Harbor's grand opening celebration, a waterfront food and wine festival on May 17-18, 2008! The National Harbor Food and Wine Festival will present more than 70 ... Read More

Mount Vernon welcomes warmer weather with a festive Spring Garden Party on Mother's Day weekend, May 10 and 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Estate "springs" to life with ... Read More

Mother's Day, the second Sunday in May, is a time to let your mom know how much you appreciate her. Whether you live in town or miles away, here are ... Read More

The Washington, DC region offers a wonderful variety of daytrips and weekend getaway destinations within a few hours drive. Here are some great getaway ideas for a summer retreat. Maryland ... Read More

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died serving our country. Washington, DC honors our veterans and famous Americans with many special events and it is ... Read More

More than 100 federal, civilian and military agencies will participate in special events on the National Mall in Washington, DC in honor of "Public Service Recognition Week" on May 4-7, ... Read More

If you are a new resident of Washington, DC you have just 30 days to get a DC driver's license and to register your vehicle, unless you are a student, ... Read More

With the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing approaching, the National Geographic Museum in Washington, DC will present three new exhibitions that highlight different aspects of the history and culture of ... Read More

As the nation moves toward electing its 44th president, the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery is opening an exhibition of the political cartoons of Herbert Lawrence Block (1909-2001), known by the pen ... Read More

The National Cinco de Mayo Festival in Washington, DC is an annual celebration featuring live music and dance, children’s arts and crafts workshops, food, games and activities for the entire ... Read More

The Washington Kastles, a new professional tennis team, will build a 2,000-seat temporary stadium in Washington, DC to host a month’s worth of matches on the 10-acre Old Convention Center ... Read More

Effective on May 1, 2008, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Washington DC will introduce a new pricing structure that includes significant discounts for seniors and children ages 12 and under, ... Read More

May through September, Asian, Costa Rican and North American butterflies take flight in "Wings of Fancy at Brookside Gardens," an exhibit celebrating its 12th season. At the live butterfly exhibit you ... Read More