National Geographic’s Terra Cotta Warriors Vacation Package
Residence Inn Capitol

The beautiful Residence Inn Capitol, with its impressive lobby and superb location, makes visiting Capitol Hill, The Smithsonian Museums, and National Monuments effortless. With the Federal Center SW metro stop just 2 blocks away, the entire city with its shopping, dining, and entertainment...

More Hotel Info · Location Info & Map

Photo by Wang Da Gang, courtesy National Geographic Museum
Soldiers. Charioteers. Archers. Musicians. Generals. Acrobats. Nearly 2,000 years ago, thousands of life-size clay figures were buried in massive underground pits to accompany China's first emperor, Qin Shihuangdi, into the afterlife. Their discovery outside the city of Xi'an in 1974 is one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.

Now, you can stand face-to-face with these terra cotta warriors. In November 2009, National Geographic Museum will host Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor, an exhibition featuring treasures from the tomb complex including 15 life-size figures, weapons, armor, coins, and more. Don't miss this chance to see the largest collection of significant artifacts from China ever to travel to the United States.

Exhibition will be open from November 19, 2009 – March 31, 2010.

Blackout Dates: November 19, 20,21, 22, 26, 27 and February 6th.

Attraction Info · Location Info & Map · Terms & Conditions

Special Offer: Ride Second Day FREE!*
Now for a limited time you can ride the Old Town Trolley two consecutive days for the price of one.
This offer ends March 15, 2010.

Hop on - Hop off. Tour at your own pace! As you tour the nation’s capital you will have the opportunity to get off the trolley and visit memorials, museums, and historical points of interest; as well as opportunities for shopping and dining throughout the city. When you're ready, just re-board and it's on with the tour. Trolleys will come by each stop at least every 30 minutes. Your Boarding Pass is your ticket to rejoin the tour at any designated stop.

Washington DC's Most Popular Tour Includes:

• A one-of-a-kind fully narrated tour of Washington DC covering over 100 points of interest.
• Hop on-Hop off privileges at at 16 conveniently located stops. Free reboarding.
• Children 3 & under ride for FREE!

Note: Tour is not offered on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend: Rolling Thunder, July 4th, the last Sunday in October: Marine Corps. Marathon, Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Attraction Info · Location Info & Map · Terms & Conditions

• Luxury Cruise: Our friendly hostess will seat you at your private table for a three hour escape to the signature elegance and total entertainment experience only a true luxury cruising vessel can provide.
• Unmatched Skyline Views: Enjoy spectacular views from your table. Explore the ship and her many observation decks.
• Distinctive Cuisine: You and your guests will order from our featured plated menu of creative appetizers, sumptuous entrees and delicious desserts prepared fresh onboard daily.
• Live Entertainment: Dine, mingle and dance to a medley of live music, from softer classics early in the cruise to today's favorites.
• Beverages: Coffee, tea and iced tea are complimentary. Award winning wines, liquor and beer may be purchased separately from your Odyssey service team.

Attraction Info · Location Info & Map · Terms & Conditions

• Luxury Cruise: Our friendly hostess will seat you at your private table for a three hour escape to the signature elegance and total entertainment experience only a true luxury cruising vessel can provide.
• Unmatched Skyline Views: Enjoy spectacular views from your table. Explore the ship and her many observation decks.
• Distinctive Cuisine: You and your guests will order from our featured plated menu of creative appetizers, sumptuous entrees and delicious desserts prepared fresh onboard daily.
• Live Entertainment: Dine, mingle and dance to a medley of live music, from softer classics early in the cruise to today's favorites.
• Beverages: Coffee, tea and iced tea are complimentary. Award winning wines, liquor and beer may be purchased separately from your Odyssey service team.

Attraction Info · Location Info & Map · Terms & Conditions

• Luxury Cruise: Our friendly hostess will seat you at your private table for a three hour escape to the signature elegance and total entertainment experience only a true luxury cruising vessel can provide.
• Unmatched Skyline Views: Enjoy spectacular views from your table. Explore the ship and her many observation decks.
• Distinctive Cuisine: You and your guests will order from our featured plated menu of creative appetizers, sumptuous entrees and delicious desserts prepared fresh onboard daily.
• Live Entertainment: Dine, mingle and dance to a medley of live music, from softer classics early in the cruise to today's favorites.
• Beverages: Coffee, tea and iced tea are complimentary. Award winning wines, liquor and beer may be purchased separately from your Odyssey service team.

Attraction Info · Location Info & Map · Terms & Conditions

The monuments never looked so spectacular! Bike the sites of Washington DC as dusk sweeps the city and the memorials and monuments magnificently lit. Our Sites@Nite® tour will take you through the National Mall and around the Tidal Basin by the Washington Monument, the war memorials, Lincoln Memorial, FDR Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial. Not only will you have the opportunity to learn about each, but you will also have a few moments to walk through the memorials and experience them on foot. Departure times vary with the season, and are approximately one hour before dusk.

• Inclusions: guided tour includes hybrid comfort bike rental, helmet, snack, bottled water, safety lights, and reflective vest
• •
• Availability: offered daily March 28 through October 25 (No Wednesday tours)
  Mar 28 through May 22: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
  May 29 through Aug 28 Monday through Sunday (No Wednesday Tours) from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
  Aug 29 through Oct 31: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
  
• Location: Tour begins and ends at The Old Post Office Pavilion – 12th Street NW, between Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenue
• Black-out dates: no tours July 4th and Wednesdays

Attraction Info · Location Info & Map · Terms & Conditions

• Washington DC Power Pass is designed to make Washington DC sightseeing easy & affordable
• Choose from popular Washington DC museums, tours, sights, and more…
• The DC Power Pass includes admission to a large selection of attractions in Washington DC
• The DC Power Pass has built-in savings on admissions included in its price

Attraction Info · Location Info & Map · Terms & Conditions

• Washington DC Power Pass is designed to make Washington DC sightseeing easy & affordable
• Choose from popular Washington DC museums, tours, sights, and more…
• The DC Power Pass includes admission to a large selection of attractions in Washington DC
• The DC Power Pass has built-in savings on admissions included in its price

Attraction Info · Location Info & Map · Terms & Conditions

Transportation from Thurgood Marshall Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) to/from DC downtown

Reservation to the airport must be made at least 24 hours prior to the flight departure time.

Attraction Info · Terms & Conditions

Transportation from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to/from Alexandria

Reservation to the airport must be made at least 24 hours prior to the flight departure time.

Attraction Info · Terms & Conditions

Dulles International Airport (IAD) to/from DC downtown/Alexandria

Reservation to the airport must be made at least 24 hours prior to the flight departure time.

Attraction Info · Terms & Conditions