Your Destination Guide to Washington DC

Washington DC, which is known for its numerous stately edifices, noble monuments, and elegant embassies, is also home to a fascinating little library.  The Polish Library in Washington is located just beneath the Polish Embassy's Economic Office on 1503 21^st Street, and houses a collection of 7,000+ books and 250+ films both in the Polish language, and English books on subjects relating to Poland. Read More →

Most people simply view the Washington D.C. Metro System as a convenient way to get from Point A to Point B, but beneath the busy daily commute are blooming love connections. What happens though if you make a love connection, but the metro doors snap shut before you have a chance to act on it? The website, Craigslist.org has pondered this, and has created the perfect solution. People utilize Craigslist for a myriad of things from job searches to discussion forms about wine. One of its most popular features though (even if people don't like to openly admit it) is their Missed Connection forum. Read More →

This past Spring, on a visit to the National Mall, I finally discovered a cost-effective alternative to dining in those expensive museum cafeterias!  Whenever I entertain guests in the city, they are shocked to see how even a McDonald's lunch is priced to hurt their trip fund.  The temptation to save money by grabbing a snack from a local hotdog cart often leaves them in a decision making crisis.  I personally became so fed up that I began to skip meals on the Mall, and fast until I get home.  No more! Read More →

On a recent visit to DC I rediscovered the city on the Orange Loop of the Washington DC Old Town Trolley Tour, also known as the "Hop on Hop off" trolley tour.  I had always been skeptical of the idea of spending $35 just to ride an antiquated bus through the city when I have two fine feet at my disposal, so I was in for a pleasant surprise! Read More →

Capital Bikeshare just launched the largest bike sharing program in the US, with 1,100 bicycles at your fingertips. Their unique program allows you to check out a bike from over 114 stations across DC and Arlington, and return it to any station near your destination. Check out a bike for your trip to work, to the Metro, to run errands, go shopping, or visit friends and family. This program is the largest service in the US, and one of the few regional services in the world. Read More →

The Washington Nationals have teamed up with various corporate sponsors to recognize September as their Fan Appreciation Month! They will thank fans for their support through a variety of surprise giveaways during the final 16 games of the season at Nationals Park (Sept. 6-8, Sept. 10-12 and Sept. 20-29).

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This is hands down the best booz brunch deal in Washington, DC. Come to the Beacon Bar & Grill (1615 Rhode Island Ave NW between N 17th St & N Bataan St) on Sunday brunch (between 11am to 3pm) in Dupont Circle for unlimited Bloody Marys and Mimosas w/the purchase of brunch for about $25. Oh, and the brunch is a buffet, so you get unlimited food too.

Here's the brunch menu: www.capitalhotelswdc.com/BBGWDC_com/brunch_menu_bbg_beacon_bar_and_grill.htm

According to Men's Fitness Magazine, Mount Vernon Trail is one of the Top Five Urban bike Paths in the US. This is an 18.5-mile paved trail along the Potomac River, running parallel to the George Washington Memorial Parkway. It extends from Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, to Theodore Roosevelt Island in the Potomac River near the Lincoln Memorial. Along the way, enjoy a view of the Potomac at Riverside Park, visit the fortifications at Fort Hunt Park, and take a side trip to the Dyke Marsh wildlife habitat or to Jones Point Park, which features a 19th-century lighthouse. You can then lunch on the wharf in Alexandria amid the 18th-century homes and shops occupied ever since the city was a tobacco and shipping port. Beyond Alexandria, you can see the sailboats off Daingerfield Island and view the Washington skyline from Gravelly Point, where you can also watch jet planes land and take off from Ronald Reagan National Airport. Once over the Columbia Island Bridge, you pass the Navy-Marine Memorial of gulls in flight above a wave. Next, you can rest in the greenery of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove in Lady Bird Johnson Park where you can view the Washington monuments from a distance. The trail passes Memorial Bridge that symbolizes the union of the North and South after the Civil War. Just past Theodore Roosevelt Island is the connection to the Arlington County trail system.

For more information, and to see the other 4 Bike Paths, visit: www.mensfitness.com/sports_and_recreation/outdoor_recreation/221

According to the New York Times, K Street is the new "it" place to go and experience gourmet food. Recommended restaurants are Kushi (Japanese), Againn (British Soul Food), Rasika (Indian) and Taylor Gourmet (Italian Deli).

For the complete review, see: travel.nytimes.com/2010/06/06/travel/06choice.html?hpw

Ready to watch the World Cup?

Fans worldwide are getting ready to watch the World Cup, and DC is no different. Bars are opening at 7 a.m. for fans wanting to watch the games which are held in South Africa (a six hour time difference!) An article from The Washington Post lists bars and restaurants located in the area where guests can sit back, drink a cold beer, and cheer for their favorite teams. Local ethnic restaurants will be supporting their home countries, and travelers visiting DC can feel right at home at those listed in the piece. The addresses and phone numbers of all the bars and restaurants are listed.