Cherry blossom season will soon be upon us in Washington, DC, and our Nation’s Capitol is home to thousands of these iconic trees. We’re quickly approaching one of the most magical times of year, but most visitors only experience the blooms (and the masses) at the Tidal Basin. If you’re looking for the best places …
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Atop a hill, at the highest point of Georgetown in Washington, DC, sits Dumbarton Oaks; A real-life secret garden that offers visitors the opportunity to get lost as they wander along brick paths through beautifully manicured green spaces surrounded by Victorian terraces. 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 a wide variety of options to choose from when it comes to festive things to do, outings, and events that are perfect for evoking the spirit of …
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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, …