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June Events and Attractions in Washington D.C.
Planning on visiting Washington D.C this June? There is always something going on in the summer (besides heat stroke). Here are some events and attractions that you might be interested in. Plan on heat and humidity in D.C. most all summer.
Rolling Thunder 25th Anniversary Ride For Freedom May 27 – 2012
Rolling Thunders 25th Anniversary – “Ride For Freedom” pays homage to the Nation’s Veterans, particularly those still Prisoners of War/Missing in Action from all wars, May 25-27, 2012, in Washington, D.C. A lineup of celebrity entertainers is slated to provide a fitting musical tribute.
Things To Do In Maryland 2012
Looking ahead to places to see and things to do in Maryland during 2012, two historical commemorations figure prominently
Space Shuttle Discovery – The Last Ride
Did you get a chance to see it? You know, the last fly by of the Space Shuttle Discovery! If you were anywhere near downtown today you might have got a chance to see the low flyover of space shuttle piggy backed on a 747.
The U.S. Botanical Gardens
Front and center in the middle of the bustling city, located across from the Capitol, you’ll find a rainforest, of sorts. Tropical, and subtropical plants, line the walls of an impressive greenhouse, known as the U.S. Botanical Garden. Collections of up to 60,000 plants overtake all the nooks and crannies in the conservatory.
The Taste of D.C. October 8, 9, 10th 2011
If you get a chance you might want to check out The Taste of D.C October 8, 9, 10th on Pennsylvania Avenue. This is your chance to see and Taste the best Washington D.C. has to offer all in one event. If for no other reason, one of the best bands of the 80′s, STYX, is playing Sunday. Check it out!
Georgetown – Art galleries, Salons, and Hotels
Where can you find over 500 stores, art galleries, salons, and hotels? Where can you find over 100 restaurants of almost all ethnicities? Where can you find a place that merges history, modernism, and most importantly, entertainment? Georgetown.
Eastern Market – Capitol Hill’s Fresh Food Public Market
Established in 1873, Eastern Market is the oldest fresh food public market in Washington D.C. It’s been in Capitol Hill’s historic neighborhood for over 136 years, so you know it has to be good.
The National Zoo
Right on Connecticut Avenue, in northwest Washington D.C, there’s a zoo, and it just might be the best one in the entire metropolitan area.
Rock Creek Park – Just Beyond The Trees
Washington D.C. is a busy city, filled with lights, traffic, stores and restaurants, but the park is right there too. In fact, its been there since September of 1890, and can boast about its 2,820.34 acres of beautiful scenery.
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