Although the Covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted museum attendance and Washington DC tours, the National Gallery of Art topped the list for most visited DC museums in 2020. As the premier branch of the Smithsonian’s exemplary art portion, the National Gallery of Art is one of the most popular and impressive art museums in the US, […]
With so many great museums on any Washington DC tour, picking the best one will depend on what you’re interested in. The Smithsonian Institute has 23 different museum branches all over the area, so there’s sure to be something for everybody. There are also some terrific independent museums in Washington as well, like the International […]
While you can certainly enjoy a cursory look at Chichen Itza without a guide, a visit to a place with such a long and fascinating history like Chichen Itza just wouldn’t be the same without one. The park that Chichen Itza is located in is stunning; it is a look at the architectural genius of […]
Chichen Itza occupies roughly four square miles of space, and the ruined city features plenty to see. Most visitors will tour the temple-city for around three hours, but it’s possible to enjoy the historic site for much longer periods of time. You should be prepared to walk roughly the distance that the park occupies. In […]
It’s funny you should ask-we at Action Tour Guide just so happen to have a Washington monuments tour that lasts for about two hours. Our Washington DC Monuments Self-Guided Tour will take you to all the best and most interesting monuments on the National Mall, including the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and the controversial […]
The answer is yes, absolutely! As any Washington DC tour will tell you, the capital is one of the most pedestrian-friendly cities in the United States. That’s especially true in more touristy areas like the National Mall, which features extra-wide sidewalks for strolling among the monuments freely and easily. The National Mall also features clusters […]
If you’re planning on staying inside and visiting the museums, you can visit the capital year-round. However, if you’re thinking of taking a Washington monuments tour, your best bet is to either visit between September and November or March and May. That way, you get to avoid peak season and the weather issues that sometimes […]
The Ek Balam ruins are all that remain of a once-thriving Mayan temple city. Ek Balam was the center of a large Mayan kingdom through the Classical era. Only part of the ancient city was actually excavated, so what you see when you visit Ek Balam is the “tip of the iceberg.” The city was […]
The Newport Cliff Walk is a famous public walking trail along the eastern coast of Rhode Island. Here, you can soak up the natural beauty of Rhode Island’s rugged coastline and the stunning architectural display of Newport’s iconic gilded-age mansions. The trail is 3.5 miles long and has moderate terrain, with a couple of patches […]
The Ek Balam ruins have fascinated travelers and historians alike for many decades. This once-thriving Mayan city features an unusually shaped pyramid, an acropolis, and many more ancient structures that offer many historical insights into Mayan culture. Best yet, you can still climb to the top of the highest ruins. It is 106 steps to […]