Looking to get out of your own head?
From a travel convention to a yacht party, there's plenty to do when it comes to travel and outdoor activities coming up in Washington this week. Read on for a rundown.
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Washington DC Travel & Adventure Show
First, on Saturday, the Washington Convention Center hosts a marketplace of travel ideas. Travel celebrities like Samantha Brown and Andrew McCarthy will be on hand, as will experts sharing ideas for more than 200 hot destinations for 2019.
When: Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.- Sunday, March 17, 4 p.m.
Where: Washington Convention Center - HALL C, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Price: $0-$18
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African Art Tour at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
Next, enjoy a guided tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art for nearly 70 percent off the regular rate. Ghana-born tour guide Emmanuel Gogo will help you learn about the African continent while walking you through the museum's art collection, which represents numerous countries and periods from the 15th century to the modern era.
When: Saturday, March 16, 1 p.m.
Where: Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Ave. SW
Price: $20 (regularly $60)
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Capitol Hill Tour
Or, take advantage of this 60 percent discount on a two-hour walking tour of Capitol Hill. You'll learn about the original plans for the city, the construction of important buildings like the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court, plus modern-day controversies.
When: Saturday, March 16, 2 p.m.
Where: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Price: $20 (regularly $50)
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Boomerang Party Yacht Cruises
Finally, get nearly half off tickets for Saturday's nighttime sailing of the Boomerang Party Yacht. Enjoy cocktails from the cash bar and dancing to live DJs — when you're not taking in the architectural and natural views along the Potomac River.
When: Saturday, March 16, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Boomerang Party Yacht, 3100 K St., NW
Price: $18
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