One of my favorite places in the world to vacation is also one of America’s greatest treasures—Colonial Williamsburg. Wandering through the Revolutionary City’s historic shops and homes, learning how the colonials farmed and prepared their food, speaking with the living history docents who greet you on the street….it’s a history geek’s dream-come-true!! You might think you’ve seen…
If you’ve watched celebrity chef Michael Symon in action, either on Iron Chef or The Chew, you probably thought he was adorable (if you’re female) and manly (if you’re male). Symon is known for elevating traditional American dishes from the heartland by using prime cuts of meat and layering on his signature toppings. The guy…
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Unplug and Reboot Your Brain in a few of the MidAtlantic's most scenic destinations
Pack up that texting, Facebook-loving teen and enjoy some nature this weekend. It’s time to get our teens outside again, say many experts including Michael Oberschneider, a well known local psychologist who specializes in studying the effects of screen time on kids. We want our kids to…
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City Tap House is one of Washington DC’s Best Craft Beer restaurants. Located in Washington DC’s Chinatown/Penn Quarter, the restaurant showcases 39 artisan beers on tap–wheat, bitters, fruits, lager, Belgian, Porter and Stout–as well as an imaginative, thoroughly satisfying menu of America’s best regional dishes. The selection of high quality craft beer is unsurpassed, and City Tap…
In a rare occurrence, the blossoms were still on the trees around Washington DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. It was a magical day–the weather was actually “hot” after a long winter of unusually cold, snowy weather in the Nation’s Capital. So, we rejoiced as we slipped off our jackets, donned sunglasses and were entertained by…
Lately, Washington DC is a mecca for must-see TV — House of Cards, Homeland, Scandal and Alpha House. But Washington has always been one of the best places for the imagination to flourish. We have so many inspirational places marking great thinkers and writers. Here’s a list of memorable sites and spaces around town with…
Out of the depths of war-torn America, one of our most beloved poets created works of breathtaking beauty and inspiration. Poet and author Walt Whitman lived and worked in Washington DC in the 1860’s. He served as a psychological nurse during the devastation that was the American Civil War. Whitman wrote to a friend in…
You can backpack, cycle, boat, and camp along the Potomac Heritage Trail, but there’s nothing like getting tips from an insider who knows the system. David Lillard, author of Exploring the Appalachian Trail and Journey Through Hallowed Ground shared his five favorite trail experiences. Paw Paw Tunnel Twenty minute drive from Cumberland, Maryland, adjacent to Green…
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