![]() ![]() ![]() Overall the tour took a little more than three hours and all of it was time and money well spent. He had umbrellas in the back which we did not need even though there were passing showers. Kyven was liberal with the bottled water which was a blessing for a tour in DC in July. A great idea as we all got to see pretty much what we wanted without having to stick to a group. Kyven gave us the history and insight into each stop in advance and then let us out to wander independently. ![]() Other seasons, the entire tour will be at night which would be great.Īlthough 10 monuments and memorials are a lot to fit into 3 hours, the pacing did not feel rushed. Our tour was in mid summer so night falls late but the timing was excellent so that we got to Lincoln memorial and MLK memorial in deepening darkness which makes the statues all the more impressive. Kyven sometimes has a dry and cutting humor which I found spontaneous and refreshing. With a smaller group, the experience felt quite personal and the guide, Kyven, is a DC native and can give some subtle insights into the history and culture. Enter at 3300 M Street NW, or access the area. Cady’s Alley anchors the Georgetown Design District, with more than 20 showrooms and boutiques nestled in a cluster of historic industrial buildings. The group has a maximum of 12 tourists which is wonderful when you see the herds of 30 or more folks who pack into the large groups. Georgetown is home to 30-plus design showrooms and stores, from contemporary to traditional home furnishings and decor. Visit Destination DC for a comprehensive guide.A small group tour is definitely the way to go and it is even better with a DC native guide. Many-including Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria, and National Harbor-are accessible by water taxi. McNair, a United States Army base where John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln assassination conspirators were put on trial in 1865.Įxplore beautiful waterfront destinations in DC, Maryland and Virginia for music, shopping and dining, sports, water activities, historic sites, and much more. This peninsula features Audi Field, the new home of DC United Major League Soccer team, as well as Fort Lesley J. Less than a half-mile downriver of The Wharf, at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers, is the Buzzard Point neighborhood. The surrounding Navy Yard neighborhood invites visitors to explore the historic naval facility that is its namesake, as well as a park with views of the Anacostia River and a variety of shops and restaurants. Just a few blocks east of The Wharf, baseball fans can cheer on their team at the Nationals Park-or root for their favorite president in the traditional Presidents Race during the fourth inning. It is also a popular destination for fishermen, cyclists, walkers, inline skaters, and runners. This 300-acre man-made island has a surprising amount of amenities, from a public golf course, driving range, and miniature golf course to a public swimming pool, tennis courts, and several athletic fields. Right across the Washington Channel-accessible via The Wharf Jitney or a quick trip across the bridge-lies East Potomac Park. Arena Stage offers performances almost almost every night of the week- view tickets here. Arena Stage has earned multiple Tony Awards (most recently for the world premiere of Dear Evan Hansen) and garnered many other accolades, including being the first regional theater to transfer a production to Broadway. International Spy Museum (New L'Enfant Plaza location, just one block from The Wharf)Īcross the street from The Wharf is Arena Stage, DC's flagship theater dedicated to the production, presentation, development, and study of American theater. Their three stages feature a year-round collection of diverse and innovative plays and musicals.The Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) and Smithsonian Gardensīesides the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall, visitors to The Wharf are also within blocks of the following world-class museums:.National Museum of African American History and Culture.The following Smithsonian museums are located within a mile of The Wharf: All Smithsonian establishments are free and open year-round. The Smithsonian is a collection of 19 world-class museums, galleries, gardens, and a zoo. Fall’s more temperate weather brings out people to play ball, bike, and have picnics. In summer, the Mall serves as backdrop to dozens of events, including Fourth of July Fireworks. ![]() In spring, the Cherry Blossom Festival is a big draw along the Tidal Basin. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, and from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial, the National Mall is among the top visitor destinations in Washington, DC. Located just south of the National Mall, The Wharf is within easy reach of most of the attractions of our nation’s capital. No other city in the United States has as many monuments and museums as Washington, DC. ![]()
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