Tag Archives: National Mall

Summer Travel—What’s New in D.C., Las Vegas and Atlanta

WASHINGTON, D.C. The National Mall is sporting a new look these days. A real temple has been constructed at the popular tourist site as part of the 42nd annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, which this year includes a celebration of the culture of the little-known Kingdom of Bhutan. Event organizers say carpenters from the Himalayan kingdom traveled to Washington to help build the authentic Bhutanese lhakhang, or temple, along with other examples of Bhutanese architecture. Once it is complete the temple will be one of the largest traditional buildings ever erected on the Mall. The exhibit, “Bhutan: Land of the Thunder … Continue reading →

Doing D.C.

Happy Veteran’s Day! To all the men and women who have sacrificed (and continue to sacrifice) their lives to help protect our freedoms–a heartfelt thank you. In honor of the holiday I am devoting an entire day’s worth of blogs to Washington, D.C., our nation’s capital. It is one of the most visited places on the planet and a trip to the area’s monuments and attractions goes a long way to aid in the understanding of the history and development of the United States. The White House No trip to D.C. is complete without visiting 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. However, to … Continue reading →