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Flying above Long Beach

Flying to DC in First Class!

Written by stvchin on October 27, 2009

  • This is a review of first class service aboard American Airlines Flight 76, from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International (IAD.) I filed this review under Washington DC, since that is our...
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The Phillips Collection

The Most Atmospheric Concert Setting in DC: The Phillips Collection

Written by Idler on February 16, 2009

  • Enter the Music Room of the Phillips Collection, and you know you've just come someplace special. Housed in the beautiful dark-paneled former library of the museum's founder, Duncan Phillips, the Music Room is very...
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Performance at the Millennium Stage

All the World's a (Millennium) Stage

Written by Idler on February 9, 2009

  • What if someone told you that there were FREE world-class performances offered virtually every night of the year in DC? Well, it's true -- just come to the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center...
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Outdoor performance

Voices from the East: Freer & Sackler Galleries Concerts

Written by Idler on January 25, 2009

  • The Smithsonian Metro stop escalator deposits visitors to the Mall practically on the doorstep of the Freer Gallery, yet many hurry right on by en route to other Smithsonian museums, behemoths such as the Natural...
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The Library of Congress dome

Gershwin's Piano: Concerts from the Library of Congress

Written by Idler on January 20, 2009

  • The Library of Congress’ concert series runs from roughly mid September through late May, which is characteristic of many of Washington’s free concert series. (There are many free summer concerts, of course,...
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View of the Capitol dome at night

Einstein's Violin: The National Academy of Sciences Concert Series

Written by Idler on January 18, 2009

  • Among the most passionate music lovers I’ve known have been mathematicians and scientists, so it should perhaps come as no surprise that the National Academy of Sciences hosts one of the most outstanding free concert...
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Capitol Hill

Public Transportation in DC

Written by notso62 on September 22, 2008

  • Being one of those people that is fortunate enough to be able to walk to work everyday, I cringe at the thought of driving around a city that seems difficult to navigate. DC is one...
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World War II Memorial

War Memorials

Written by azsunluvr on September 1, 2008

  • These Memorials are open to the public 24 hours a day. I highly recommend seeing them both in the daylight, and lit up at night. Park service employees are on duty during the day to...
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Lincoln Memorial

Monuments and Memorials

Written by azsunluvr on September 1, 2008

  • How can you pick a favorite?The Washington Monument is recognizable around the world. Standing just over 555 feet high, it’s the tallest stone structure in the world. A flag of each of the 50 states...
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Fort McHenry

Fort McHenry, Baltimore, MD

Written by azsunluvr on September 1, 2008

  • Francis Scott Key was a young Washington lawyer when he was sent on a mission to secure the release of a friend held captive by the British Fleet during the War of 1812. Key and...
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