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<\/a>“The Heurich Mansion (The Brewmaster’s Castle)<\/a>” by David<\/a> is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Okay, okay, so this 19th-century mansion is not really named the Brewmaster\u2019s Castle<\/a>. This palace-like, gothic-style home a couple blocks from Dupont Circle was built by European beer-brewing connoisseur Christian Heurich. After a few years in the United States, Heurich established a massive brewing business (or should we say empire) and soon became the second largest employer in D.C. (the first was the government itself)! After his vast success, Heurich built this home in his namesake and lived out the rest of his 102-year-long life in it. Today, his home is a National Historic Landmark and is referred to Brewmaster\u2019s Castle. Once you do the research on what you want to see and grab your flight\u00a0booking<\/a>, planning the rest of your trip to include a visit to this historic haven will ensure you have a schedule jam-packed with activities to do.\u00a0Although the Christian Heurich Brewing Company closed down, in the spirit of the beer business that led to its construction, many beer events such as Oktoberfests and a monthly beer tasting called \u201cHistory and Hops\u201d are held here, welcoming beer lovers to grab a pint to sip on while taking tours of the building.<\/p>\n You may also enjoy: A Guide to the Historical Side of Portland, Maine<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “Blind Whino<\/a>” by Forsaken Photos<\/a> is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Built in 1886, this unassuming church building in Southwest Washington, D.C. is still standing as a community gathering place — a staple for the residents of its neighborhood. But don\u2019t be fooled by its humble beginnings, this old place is now called The Blind Whino<\/a>, and is the canvas behind a vibrant mural, painted by Atlanta-based artist Alex \u201cHense\u201d Brewer. The kaleidoscope of colors that now adorn the outside of this one-time house of worship is matched by an eclectic interior, combining the psychedelic-looking graffiti, continued from the exterior, with historically preserved elements and art exhibits by local artists.<\/p>\n “IMG_2021<\/a>” by Joe Loong<\/a> is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n If you\u2019re excited by the evolution of medicine and love learning about the history of medical devices and practices, the\u00a0National Museum of Health and Medicine<\/a>\u00a0just outside the city in Silver Spring, Maryland (accessible via public transit) is the holy grail. Visitors can expect to see an encased, massive, stomach-sized hairball, an eclectic collection of military medicine, and the bullet that killed Abraham Lincoln encased alongside bits of his skull (this place is not for the faint-hearted, that\u2019s for sure). Opened in 1862, it stands as one of D.C.\u2019s oldest museums until this day.<\/p>\n “Mansion on O Street Washington DC 8445<\/a>” by bobistraveling<\/a> is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n As a history buff, you\u2019re a devout museum-goer — and in D.C., forget about it. Name a spot, and you\u2019ve seen the sights! But why just see history, when you can live in it? At the Mansion on O Street<\/a>\u00a0in Northwest D.C., not only do you get to view the many collections within the walls of this quirky museum, but you actually get to stay within it too! The mansion is made up of three connected row houses that have now been transformed into 100 guest rooms (many of them themed), secret doors, eccentric works of art and guitars signed by celebrities like Eric Clapton. Smack dab in the middle of the building is a two-level cabin complete with a full kitchen, timber bed, plasma TV, and an aquarium.<\/p>\nBlind Whino<\/h1>\n
<\/a>National Museum of Health and Medicine<\/h1>\n
<\/a>Mansion on O Street<\/h1>\n
<\/a>The Dupont Underground<\/h1>\n