Cherry blossom season is officially upon us, and Washington, DC is home to thousands of these iconic trees. There are over a dozen varieties of cherry trees growing throughout the District and the greater DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) area, and each of them vary in color and bloom annually from February until April. Read on for our …
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Atop a hill, at the highest point of Georgetown in Washington, DC, sits Dumbarton Oaks. This real-life secret garden offers visitors the opportunity to get lost among acres of beautifully manicured green spaces surrounded by Victorian terraces and dotted with brick paths. Owned by Harvard University, the property houses a library, museum, and acres of …
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Each spring, over one million visitors flock to the National Mall’s Tidal Basin in Washington, DC to experience the sea of pink that is the peak bloom of the areas 3,000+ cherry blossom trees. But this year, in light of the coronavirus pandemic, and need to enforce social distancing protocol, District officials have shut down …
When I say Christmastime in our nation’s capital is truly magical, I mean it. And those who are lucky enough to experience Washington, DC during the holidays have an array of options to choose from when it comes to festive things to do, outings, and events for getting into the spirit of the season. Between …
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…Mural Tours! Seth and I were recently invited to embark on Historic America’s inaugural U Street Music and Murals Tour. As residents of DC’s U Street corridor (that we learned was historically referred to as mid-city), we were elated to explore the history and culture of our neighborhood – and in just over two hours, …
When thinking of Washington, DC, images of idyllic gardens and lush forests probably do not immediately come to mind. However, with 643 official city parks, over a dozen beautifully curated gardens, and miles of woodland trails, visitors and local nature-lovers alike need not be discouraged, as there is ample opportunity for outdoor exploration within city …
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Spring is upon us once again, and soon our beautiful district will be in full bloom. DC denizens and tourists alike will flock in droves to experience our city’s iconic cherry blossoms and see the blanket of pink petals that engulfs us for a few glorious days once a year. Among those anxiously awaiting peak …
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Valentine’s Day elicits many different feelings for everyone. Each year when the beginning of February rolls around, some of us are anxiously awaiting dressing up for a fancy dinner with our s/o, while some of us are prepping for the glam that inevitably accompanies girls-only Galentine’s celebrations, while others are gearing up for celebrations of …
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It’s that time of year once again – Snow Day Season! And many of us on the East Coast are hoping for a snow-covered, pseudo-holiday tomorrow. So with our (fingers-crossed) upcoming snow day in mind, check out our list of the top Adult Snow Day activities – and allow yourself to indulge in the nostalgia …