{"id":12557,"date":"2011-11-04T12:42:13","date_gmt":"2011-11-04T12:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/?p=12557"},"modified":"2019-06-20T12:13:44","modified_gmt":"2019-06-20T11:13:44","slug":"go-back-in-time-at-the-historical-georgetown-washington-d-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/go-back-in-time-at-the-historical-georgetown-washington-d-c.htm","title":{"rendered":"Go Back in Time at the Historical Georgetown, Washington D.C"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever heard of a mule-drawn canal boat ride tour? Georgetown offers just that and in a unique replica of a 1800s canal boat with park rangers dressed in historical clothing and transporting you back in time to the 1870s. This is an informative treat and topics of discussion range from the Georgetown architecture to the Civil War history. You get to stop at the main market square and children can always stop and feed the mule. An experience like this is very unique for the whole family. Take time out and be part of the excursionists who take cheap flights to Washington D.C<\/a><\/strong> from all over to be a part of this inimitable tour of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown.<\/p>\n

Georgetown is situated in the Northwest quadrant of Washington DC and is built along the Potomac River waterfront. It was founded in 1751 and its historic architecture is still preserved till date. The streets are still cobblestoned and the outlook of the tiny houses still give off the look of an 18th-century\u00a0town with the exception of newer cars and differently dressed people. Even the Georgetown university employs a collegiate Gothic and Gregorian brick architecture with its roots dating back to 1634. You can take many sightseeing tours such as the walking tour or celebrity tour and explore the Georgetown waterfront and the Historic House Museums.<\/p>\n

Other than the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal tour you can even take a sightseeing river cruise which offers a 45-minute historical narrative tour around Washington DC up till Alexandria over the Potomac River. If you will get a more hands-on experience of the river then you can even rent out kayaks. The numerous local sports and paddling organizations offer lessons on kayaking and rentals and Georgetown is mainly popularized due to its river enjoyment opportunities.<\/p>\n

Being the keeper of some of the oldest neighborhoods in Washington DC, Georgetown has amazing public tours available for places like the Old Stone House, Dumbarton House, Tudor place\u2019 historic house and garden but if it\u2019s a more modern experience you are looking for then know this that Georgetown is also one of the trendiest places to shop. Mainly centred along M Street and Wisconsin Avenue you can find the best stores and is considered a shopping Mecca to the youthful crowds. With everything available from trendy boutiques to antique stores, people of ages can enjoy shopping here. This spot even offers great nightlife but the best options are outdoor seating wine bars along the Georgetown waterfront. This provides a lively environment and a fantastic view of the Potomac by night. The tiny eateries serve cuisines from all over the world and provide a romantic and homely touch.<\/p>\n

Learning about history has never been so much fun to plan your trip to one of the most historically preserved places in America, where you and your whole family can enjoy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ever heard of a mule-drawn canal boat ride tour? Georgetown offers just that and in a unique replica of a 1800s canal boat with park rangers dressed in historical clothing and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_has_post_settings":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"hashtags":[],"class_list":["post-12557","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-destinations"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t