The National Cherry Blossom Festival attracts a worldwide audience to celebrate the blooming of nearly 3,700 cherry blossom trees planted around the Tidal Basin and East Potomac Park. The festival events attracts millions of visitors and creates billions of social media impressions. Here’s what you should know about Washington’s pink petal party. How did the trees…
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Glenstone, a museum of modern and contemporary art, is integrated into nearly 300 acres of gently rolling pasture and unspoiled woodland in Montgomery County, Maryland, Located less than 15 miles from the heart of Washington, DC, it’s the most unique art museum in area. From the first moment you drive into the gates at Glenstone,…
Read more Ellsworth Kelly at Glenstone Museum in Potomac, Maryland
Chesapeake Bay – The Chesapeake Bay is arguably the MidAtlantic region’s greatest natural asset and favorite playground. The shoreline and tributaries of the Bay measure 11,864 miles of scenic beauty, encompassing a huge section of Virginia’s and Maryland’s eastern coastline. To compare this incredible fact, consider that the Chesapeake coastline is longer than the entire west…
Read more Best Chesapeake Bay, Assateague and Delmarva Beach vacations this summer
Nicknamed Charm City, Baltimore is the largest metropolis in Maryland. The city boasts a proud history dating back to colonial times, and throughout the centuries, Baltimore’s cultural institutions have thrived and new ones founded. The city has an array of niche museums you won’t find anywhere else, such as the American Visionary Arts Museum, Baltimore…
Stay in Washington’s Penn Quarter Neighborhood for your next DC Getaway. When you check into the stunning Conrad Washington DC in the vibrant Penn Quarter neighborhood, you’ll be astonished by the eclectic design elements from the soaring atrium to the apres ski-style terrace overlooking the city. What I love are the guest rooms with floor to ceiling…
Towson and surrounding Baltimore County are an interesting dichotomy. Within Interstate 695, otherwise known as “the Baltimore Beltway,” is downtown Towson—a modern community around which several colleges are clustered. Just one mile away, on the other side of Baltimore’s Beltway, there are miles of country roads, stands of pine forests, and estates known for raising…
Greetings travelers. What can I tell you about traffic in the Nation’s Capital? It’s challenging, even during COVID! So, take my advice and try public transportation. The Washington, D.C., Metrorail system is a convenient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective way to explore. Sure walking is a great option, but if you’re traveling any major distance, the subway…
There’s more to Washington DC than cherry blossoms. Here are some scenic gardens (most are free!) where you can enjoy the fragrant blooms of summer. Hirschhorn Sculpture Garden – The Hirshhorn Museum’s Sculpture Garden is a zen place in the middle of the National Mall. Have a seat in the 1.5 acre recessed garden and contemplate the…
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This spring, plan your escape to Michener’s Chesapeake with a weekend in Talbot County, Maryland. One iconic town in this gorgeous county is my personal favorite, Tilghman Island, Maryland on the pristine shores of the Choptank River. Tilghman Island is a scenic 20 minute drive from St. Michaels, and remains a true working waterman’s village with excellent fishing…
Read more Journey to the Water’s Edge—Talbot County and the Eastern Shore of Maryland
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