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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There is something extra magical about autumn in the DMV. While we’re sipping our pumpkin spice lattes and hot apple ciders, bopping around our favorite harvest festivals, and frolicking through our local apple orchards and pumpkin patches in search of the best spoils for our pies and porches, Mother Nature is putting on her own …
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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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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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