Washington, D.C. Tourist Attraction Deals
1 active deal for City Attractions
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City of Gaithersburg's Water Park
Two Water Park and Mini Golf Passes ...
Montgomery County
The iconic 250-foot long double water slide at this aquatic fun center offers two ways to splash down -- speed through twists and turns down the tube slide, or enjoy a tamer journey down the open slide:
• $10 ($20 value) for two water park and mini golf passes
• $6 ($13 value) for two water park passes
• Offers shaded picnic areas and locker rooms with family-friendly amenitiesSlip Away for a Splashin' Good Time
Packed with fun, this water park boasts a main pool featuring palm trees, slides, floating animals, and tumble buckets for kids. Younger visitors will love the splash pool, designed for kids 54 inches or shorter and surrounded by its own set of slides. If you opt for the combo pass, pop next door to enjoy the Gaithersburg Miniature Golf course that winds through streams, ponds, and waterfalls.City of Gaithersburg's Water Park's Website
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sold outdeal overSmithsonian National Zoological Pa...
ZooFari VIP Package + Exclusive Lounge Access...
Washington, D.C.
You don't have to be as swift as a gazelle to dine at 100 of DC's top restaurants in one evening—you just have to follow your nose to the ZooFari fundraiser at the National Zoo. Attend the three-hour gala on May 17 with a VIP package that includes admission to the LivingSocial Lion Lounge—with specialty cocktails and appearances by celebrity chefs Mike Isabella, Spike Mendelsohn, and Todd Gray—as well as an exclusive after-hours viewing of lions and tigers, a take-home treat, and valet parking ($175).
Set against the Zoo's lush backdrop, this delicious event offers samples from restaurants like Graffiato, Central Michel Richard, BLT Steak, Marcel's, Proof, and Restaurant Eve, as well as local and international vintners like Barrel Oak Winery and J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, plus specialty retailers such as Georgetown Cupcake and Edward Marc Chocolatier. In the exclusive LivingSocial Lion Lounge, decked out like a vintage carnival, you'll find a zydeco band, a photo booth, and "adult" versions of limeade and chocolate milk. Former Top Chef contestants Mike Isabella (Graffiato) and Spike Mendelsohn (Good Stuff Eatery; We, the Pizza) as well as Todd Gray (Equinox, Watershed) will make appearances.
No party is complete without dessert, and Isabella, Gray, and Mendelsohn will close out the evening by judging a pastry competition. The challenge: create the best cake—with a zoo theme, of course. Follow @FONZNationalZoo, #ZooFari
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deal overSmithsonian National Zoological Pa...
Fall Family Fun Zoo Package for Four...
Washington, D.C.
Like any outing, a trip to the zoo can quickly turn into panda-monium if you're not prepared. Let today's deal from Smithsonian National Zoological Park take care of the furry details: Spend $25 for a Family Fun Pack that includes parking, stroller rental, a Zoo map, a panda lapel pin, two packages of "Zookies" animal crackers, and four drinks with your choice of soda or hot chocolate (a $50 value). Open seven days a week, the 163-acre zoological park nestled in Rock Creek Park is home to more than 2,000 animals of nearly 400 species. And while kids go nuts for the lions, tigers, bears, and elephants, the most famous residents are the giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang. After you check the daily schedule to catch feedings or training demonstrations with your favorite animals, all that's left to do is relax and run wild.
Want more? Check out Friends of the National Zoo on Facebook.
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deal overPresident Lincoln's Cottage
Two Tickets to President Lincoln's Cottage ...
Washington, D.C.
If it's been four score and seven years since you stimulated your senses away from the tube or the 'net, let today's presidential deal take you on an adventure through time. Pay $15 and get two adult tickets (a $30 value) or pay $5 for two kids' tickets for those aged 6 to 12 (a $10 value) for a guided tour of President Lincoln's Cottage. Known as "Lincoln's Second White House," President Lincoln's Cottage played host to the President for a quarter of his presidency as a refuge from the heat and chaos of DC. On the guided tour, guides use "historical voices" and images are shown through multimedia technology to bring the stories of Honest Abe and his family to life. So nix the flicks and bail on the boob-tube -- today's deal is an adventure well worth the half-off price.
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Paradise Springs Winery
Wine Education Class + Tour of Vineyard & Winery...
Washington, D.C.
Virginia is for lovers... of fine wine. Indulge your inner oenophile with this deal from Paradise Springs Winery: Pay $24 ($49 value) to enroll in a 1.5-hour wine appreciation class and tour of this scenic vineyard in Clifton, VA. The class is held on select dates through August. You'll enjoy a tour of the vineyard and winery plus an educational segment where you'll learn the basics of wine pairing and production from a resident expert. You'll be on your way to sniffing, swirling, and sipping like a pro.
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sold outFloral Arranging at 918 F Street
Floral Arranging Class
Washington, D.C.
Your floral arranging skills include knowing to cut stems on the diagonal so they absorb more water and... that's about it. Let your floristry talent grow with today's offer from LivingSocial's 918 F Street: Pay $59 for an introductory floral arranging lesson led by perennial professional Jennifer Oliver, owner and designer of Highway to Hill Flowers. You'll learn the fundamentals of floral arranging, design principles, and common techniques while creating a perfectly balanced centerpiece using fragrant pittosporum, pink cabbage garden roses, peach hypericum berries, pink Peruvian lilies, pink bouvardia, and seeded eucalyptus. You'll welcome spring with your very own attractive arrangement set in a modern, rectangular glass vase.
