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What’s Open and What’s Closed in the Washington D.C. Region?

Here’s what D.C. Visitors can do during the Coronavirus Pandemic It’s cherry blossom season, the busiest time to visit Washington D.C. But today, precautions established to stop the spread COVID-19 (Coronavirus) have drastically altered the region’s landscape in new and far-reaching ways. Pretty much everything is closed after Stay at Home orders from Mayor Muriel…

Seven Spring Getaways in Maryland’s charming towns

Cumberland, Solomon’s Island, Leonardtown, Savage, Thurmont, Chestertown and Westminster Are you planning a spring getaway? Maryland has so much to offer, whether you’re looking for time on the water, historic sites, country roads, adventure and outdoor recreation, educational activities for the family or a romantic escape. Here are seven charming Maryland towns worth a visit.…

Snow, Skate and Speed: Cold Weather Adventure Around Washington DC

Don’t let the cold weather keep you on the couch this winter. Remain undaunted by the wind chill factor with a few heart-pumping sports. When the DMV is cold, it’s likely that the nearby local ski resorts are blanketed with that pretty white stuff. There are so many ways to keep adventure in your life.…

15 Washington D.C. Attractions that Require Advance Tickets (and how to make them)

While most of Washington DC's museums welcome visitors without a reservation, some tours and facilities require them. Here's a list with detailed information on booking a tour.

Fall Foliage Trek to Shenandoah Valley

Fall in Virginia’s Shenandoah Mountains is a bounty for the senses. Here are 10 activities to make the most of this colorful season: Skyline Drive – Although it sometimes slows to a crawl, you’ll be happy to have time to take in the views from the winding road on top of the Shenandoah Mountain range.…

Washington DC’s Hot New Hotels

Washington DC is bursting with new hotels in 2019. Here are a few worth noting: The Line Hotel in Adams Morgan 1770 Euclid St. NW, Washington, D.C.; 202-588-0525; thelinehotel. This trendy, new hotel was a 110-year-old historic bank in Adams Morgan. The founding was a community effort from various local chefs and broadcasters, and it has…

WHERE TO EAT in DC: The DC Wharf

Open only since 2017, the Washington DC Wharf has become the most popular destination in the city this summer. This development, which is set to expand in 2021, is a community beloved by visitors and locals alike. Perched along the Wharf’s one-mile-long boardwalk, nearly every restaurant features views of the Washington Channel. With a variety…

Why Baltimore is Great!

I was born in Baltimore, and my Italian family heritage is deeply embedded into the city’s Little Italy neighborhood. Charm City, as Baltimore is known, is rich in culture and offers visitors the opportunity to immerse in the arts, MidAtlantic cuisine and Early American history. I want to show you why Baltimore is not only…

Buffalo, New York: City on the Move and Gateway to Niagara Falls

Buffalo is an American city on the move. This western New York State metropolis is enjoying a renaissance, thanks to an unusually high number of attractions and investment in urban renewal. Buffalo has 80 attractions listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the country’s largest intact parks system. This is a city for…

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What’s Open and What’s Closed in the Washington D.C. Region?

Seven Spring Getaways in Maryland’s charming towns

Snow, Skate and Speed: Cold Weather Adventure Around Washington DC

15 Washington D.C. Attractions that Require Advance Tickets (and how to make them)

Fall Foliage Trek to Shenandoah Valley

Washington DC’s Hot New Hotels

WHERE TO EAT in DC: The DC Wharf

Why Baltimore is Great!

Buffalo, New York: City on the Move and Gateway to Niagara Falls

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Washington DC

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