DC Visitor’s Guide
$10 Walking
5 for the price of 4 with a walking card
http://www.washingtonwalks.com/index.shtml
Millennium Stage at the
Free concerts nightly at 6pm every day of the year
Metro to Foggy Bottom (2 stops from the house ) and take Free shuttle
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/
Attend
Discounted tickets to a multitude of performances at the
For persons aged 17-25
Register on the
http://www.kennedy-center.org/tickets/attend/
The National Theatre
Offers a program called SPT or the Special Patron Ticket Program
For full time students, military personnel, and senior citizens.
You can purchase ½ price tickets at the box office for Tuesday or Wednesday evening or Sunday matinee performances.
http://www.nationaltheatre.org/tickets/halfprice.htm
Summer Concerts at the Capitol
The various service bands perform on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday nights on the west steps of the capitol. Each night a different service group performs Navy, Army, Marine and Air Force. Each night at 8pm
http://www.nps.gov/ncro/PublicAffairs/SummerintheCity.htm
JR’s Bar and Grill
Monday night Showtunes Sing-a-long with $3 pints from 9pm-close
http://www.jrswdc.com/specials.asp
Jazz at the National Gallery of Art
Fridays through September 11 5pm-8:30pm
http://www.nga.gov/programs/jazz/
Shakespeare Theatre Company Free For All
The Taming of the Shrew
August 27, 2009- September 12
http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/about/ffa/
Arena Stage Discounts
$10 tickets for 30-and-under
This program is designated for patrons ages 30 and under. $10 tickets go on sale beginning on Monday for the following week of performances (Tuesday through Sunday) until all available $10 tickets sell out. Patrons may purchase $10 tickets by phone, online or in person. Limit of four per patron (all patrons using $10 tickets must be 30 or younger). Patrons will be required to present valid ID for age verification.
Student Discounts
Full-time students (one student ticket per valid ID) may receive 35% off regular ticket prices. This discount is offered by phone or in person for every performance and is subject to availability.
http://www.arenastage.org/tickets/single-tickets/savings.shtml
Ticketplace
This service of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington provides discount tickets to arts, theater and cultural events in
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Shows held Saturday and Sunday at 1pm and 4pm
Open Top Sight-Seeing Tour
Hop-On-Hop-Off 2 day consecutive pass, travels to all the main attractions in the city, and to
$31 online or $35 on the bus
Add on tours available as well, see website.
http://www.opentopsightseeing-dc.com/
Historic
About 2-2.5 hour drive from DC
$10 Admittance for both locations, provides a full day of entertainment (can definitely be done as a day trip, need a car to see the battlefield)
Both locations have museums.
If you want to spend more, there are multiple living history museums close by including colonial
http://www.yorkcounty.gov/tourism/PDFs/YrktwnJmstwn.pdf
Various routes at Various times
$70 per person (I have never been personally, but hear it is a fabulous way to see the city)
http://citysegwaytours.com/washington-dc/tours/washington-dc-segway-tour
Reserve tickets for a specific time online for $1.50 or get in free by obtaining tickets at the ticket kiosk (warning: tickets are same day timed and distributed on a first come first serve basis), Tickets are to ride the elevator to the top for panoramic views of DC
http://www.nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm
The Capitol
Guided tours of the Capitol begin at the Orientation Theaters on the lower level of the
The White House
Public tours of the White House are available. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Fridays, and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturdays (excluding federal holidays). Tour hours will be extended when possible based on the official White House schedule. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Requests can be submitted up to six months in advance and no less than 30 days in advance. You are encouraged to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available. All White House tours are free of charge. For the most current tour information, please call the 24-hour line at 202-456-7041. Please note that White House tours may be subject to last minute cancellation.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/tours_and_events/
The
PASSES ARE REQUIRED for visiting the Permanent Exhibition — The Holocaust — March through August, during our busy season. These passes, which are issued for a specific time during the day, can be obtained at the museum on a first-come first-served basis on the day of your visit. For your convenience and assurance, the passes may also be obtained online in advance of your visit from tickets.com for a small service charge ($3.50), otherwise admission is FREE.
Ford Theatre
Free Admission but requires a ticket, can be reserved in advance at ticketmaster.com for a fee of $2.50 per ticket.
http://www.fordstheatre.org/?q=home/plan-your-visit/daytime-visits-fords-theatre
Special Events
Check out the Washington Post Going Out Guide.
For weekly updates and events follow the Going Out Gurus link.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/
They have occasional wine festivals here for around $30, way more worth the price, a lot of fun, and a great atmosphere. Take a blanket and sprawl out on the lawn and enjoy the festive environment, and a good bottle of wine.
Tidal Basin Paddle Boats
This is a great experience, lots of fun, and with beautiful views.
$10 per hour for a 2 person boat (in my opinion you wouldn’t need more than this)
$18 per hour for a 4 person boat
Open March 15 through Columbus day, hours vary.
http://www.tidalbasinpaddleboats.com/
DC by Foot
FREE walking Tour of the monuments and
They also have a ghost tour of
Where: | We meet at the corner of 15th and |
Duration: | Only two tours a day (times listed below). Approximately 1 hour 30 min. Total walking is just over one mile. This tour is suitable for all ages. |
Cost: | Free - Guides work exclusively for tips! No RSVP necessary for groups of under 10 people. |
The National Zoo
Fabulous, FREE Family fun, it is part of the Smithsonian Institute.
Serviced by Redline Metro, they allow you to bring your own food and drink, and it is the most beautiful zoo I have ever seen.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/default.cfm
The National Cathedral
Off the beaten path, and not serviced by Metro rail
Definitely worth a visit! I have seen a lot of churches/cathedrals (Notre Dame,
They request a contribution of $5 per adult, but do not require it, totally worth every cent!
http://www.nationalcathedral.org/visit/
WolfTrap
This is the National Park for Performing Arts
A typical season at Wolf Trap includes something for everyone with performances ranging from pop, country, folk, and blues to orchestra, dance, theater, and opera, as well as innovative performance art and multimedia presentations.
http://www.wolftrap.org/Find_Performances_and_Events.aspx
The National Archives
Home to the Declaration of
Free of charge, a great experience.
http://www.archives.gov/nae/visit/reserved-visits.html
The National Aquarium, DC
$7 admission to a very small, unimpressive exhibit
Save your money for something else…
http://www.nationalaquarium.com/hours.html
All Smithsonian Museums
All are free, and my favs are Natural History (dinosaurs and jewels like the Hope diamond),
Check out the website for full list and more info about visiting.
There is a metro stop along the blue line located here.
Big attractions are the Tomb of the Unknowns to see the changing of the guard, and JFK and Jackie O’s burial site and the eternal flame.
Wear your walking shoes, it’s a lot of walking and hills or you can purchase a shuttle ticket inside the visitor’s center $7.50 for adults
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/visitor_information/hours-parking.html
http://www.tourmobile.com/tours_arlington.php
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