One might think that the middle of Winter is slow in a hotel, but at the DC Guesthouse we are filled with visitors from far and near.
During the holiday season, there are many special events and parties that draw people to our city. The National Christmas Tree and the individual state trees make quite the seasonal display in the White House's backyard. The tree in front of the US Capitol is perhaps the largest and most beautiful at night. With little near to detract from its beauty and that of the capitol itself. And just to put things into perspective, visit the Lincoln Memorial at night.
The Kennedy Center has many special concerts, ballet, theater - some are even open to the public at little or no cost. For many Washingtonians, Christmas would not be Christmas without attending the Handel's Messiah sing-a-long in the Opera House. For those of you seeking a glamorous New Year's celebration on the cheap, dance the night away in the Grand Foyer of the Kennedy Center to classic Viennese waltzes played by members of the National Synphony Orchestra.
January and Febuary are prime museum season. When the sky is gray and the winds are cold, the museums in our city are often empty and filled with exciting exhibits. Many of them are open free to the public.