Dance DC

For all the splendor and glory that Washington D.C. emits as you walk through the nation’s capitol or along the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial, there’s also mystery and secrecy hidden within this great city. If you’re interested in a look at America’s past through more suspicious eyes, consider taking one of D.C.’s many ghost tours. Whether you actually put stock in the paranormal or are just looking for something different to do while in town, you’ll enjoy a trip through the ghostly past of the city.Washington DC Ghost Tours offers walking tours around the city and will delight you with their knowledge of history and the hauntings of the area. The guides on this tour are well versed on this subject and will keep you entertained all night. They even dress in character, wearing Victorian-style clothing. Adults can take the tour for 15 and tickets for children age 7-11 cost 8. These hour and a half tours start at 8 p.m. and cover about a quarter of mile, starting from Lafayette Park. Continue reading Dare to Venture Into the Darker Side of D.C. »

Washington D.C. fulfills its duty well as the United States’ capital with an endless number of monuments, historical sites and museums, commemorating the past of this country. If you’re a history buff or just looking to visit a few historical sites, you’ve come to the right city.You may have seen it in the movies a dozen times, but there’s no picture or description that can do justice to the view at the Lincoln Memorial. The 19-foot marble statue, built to honor the 16^th president of the United States, looks out over the reflecting pool and the U.S. capitol, making for a breathtaking scene. Along the reflecting pool viewers can visit the WW II Memorial and honor those who served and died during this most devastating of wars. Continue reading Buff Up on Your US History at the Nation’s Capital »