This Museum is Different The grand re-opening of the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is here! It’s a fabulous museum that uses innovative exhibits and interactives to teach visitors the early history of the United States. One new addition to the museum is the Living History Experience. The museum features events leading up to the British surrender at Yorktown, along with the period…
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It’s been an incredible year of extraordinary restaurants. As we begin the New Year, I thought I’d share my favorite dining spots of 2016: Fiola Mare: DC’s Best Restaurant Has Extraordinary Views & Food This restaurant from Fabio and Maria Trabocchi is a gift to residents and visitors of Washington DC. Fiola Mare has romance, one…
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My friend Rachel Cooper (from AboutDC.com) and I are working hard on a guidebook entitled 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Washington DC. We are updating a classic book that is beloved by local hiking enthusiasts, but was published in 2007. We have updated original author Paul Elliot’s list of hikes and added new family-friendly hikes. Here’s a preview of trails…
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What makes a restaurant kid-friendly? Families say it’s having a kids’ menu with healthy options. Others say it’s when restaurants distribute crayons and games. Some moms and dads want inexpensive food, clean booster seats, and a friendly, patient wait staff. But parents agree—the best places have all those features. So here is a short list…
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Hurray! The Shenandoah National Park concessions have just reopened. This time of year, the weather in the Piedmont Region of Virginia is cool, and the forests have gone from fragile buds to lush and green. I think one of the prettiest drives in the MidAtlantic is off 66 West to Route 15/Route 211 into Shenandoah National Park. On your way…
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