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Washington Walks Tours

The 2013 season of weekly public walking tours begins April 1, 2013 and runs through October 31.

 

SUNDAY

• Georgetown: Washington's most famous neighborhood, known for its shopping, dining, night life and Kennedy pedigree. (April 1 through October 31)

• Dupont Circle: A vibrant, diverse historic district that thrives on constant activity. (April 1 through October 31)

• Memorials By Moonlight: A night time encounter with the National Mall memorials.  (Memorial Day through Labor Day)

MONDAY

• Public walks are not offered on Monday. 

TUESDAY

• Public walks are not offered on Tuesday. 

WEDNESDAY

• Public walks are not offered on Wednesday. 

THURSDAY

• Memorials By Moonlight: A night time encounter with the National Mall memorials.  (Memorial Day through Labor Day)

• The Most Haunted Houses: Features stories about the Octagon, D.C.'s most ghost-filled residence. (April 1 through October 31)
  

FRIDAY

• Memorials By Moonlight: A night time encounter with the National Mall memorials. (Memorial Day through Labor Day)

• The Most Haunted Houses: Features stories about the Octagon, D.C.'s most ghost-filled residence. (April 1 through October 31)

SATURDAY

• Embassy Row: Revel in the architecture along Washington's grandest boulevard. (April 1 through October 31)
  
  
• The U.S. Capitol and Houses of Congress: The most famous building in the world and the surrounding sites (Memorial Day through Labor Day)

• GET LOCAL SATURDAYS: A different walk each Saturday morning that highlights D.C. neighborhoods, historic sites, and local cafes and shops.  Many walks feature sites from District of Columbia Heritage Trails. (April 1 through October 31)
  
  

• Memorials By Moonlight: A night time encounter with the National Mall memorials. (Memorial Day through Labor Day
  
  

• The Most Haunted Houses: Features stories about the Octagon, D.C.'s most ghost-filled residence.  (April 1 through October 31)
  

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Cherry Blossom Tree Walk with Casey Trees:

Join a Washington Walks guide and Casey Trees arborist for this walk that delves into both the history of Japanese cherry trees in Washington, D.C. and their place in the greater tree canopy of the nation's capital.  (Reservations required) 

           Saturdays  March 23, March 30 and April 6, 2013

• The Blossom Secrets Stroll 2013:

The history and lore behind the exquisite Japanese cherry trees. Given in during the predicted peak bloom period of Washington's famous Japanese cherry trees.

   
           Saturdays  March 30, April 6 and April 13, 2013

          weekday dates offered, too!

 

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