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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The ‘Grand Canyon of American Heritage’ The National Potomac Scenic Heritage Trail (PHT) has been nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of American Heritage” for having the highest concentration of nationally significant historic and cultural landmarks of any US National Park trail. It houses a number of extraordinary sites: Native American hunting grounds in Ohiopyle, Fort Circle…
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.…
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I try to travel with my extended family every year. This summer, we visited Switzerland! My girls are young adults now, so things have changed a lot since we took our first intergenerational trip together in 2004. Now we usually do independent land tours, and the girls can handle their own luggage as well as…
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Washington DC is a popular destination for visitors worldwide, and one way to prepare for your visit is to read the Unofficial Guide to Washington DC. The book features insider advice for all visitors, but as policies change frequently, here are some current tips to prepare you for your visit: 1. Who Needs a Visa?…
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Imagine you only have one day to experience the Nation’s Capital. What should you see? How would you see it? Washington DC is a city of vistas. Because buildings in the Nation’s Capital may not exceed the height of that pointy obelisk, the Washington Monument, there is no interruption to the city’s panoramic skyline. From…
Many weekends, I hop on the Metro and head down to my favorite DC neighborhood, Capitol Hill. Capitol Hill’s boundaries begin east of the U.S. Capitol and encompass many important landmarks, including the United States Supreme Court, Union Station, the Library of Congress and Barracks Row. Architecturally diverse homes dating back to the late 19th…
Pupusas at Salvadorian restaurants Why you need to try it: Cheesy goodness oozes out of this flash fried corn flour pancake, sometimes packed with beans or meat if you prefer. It’s the national dish of the El Salvador, and lucky for us, there is a huge population of El Salvadorians in and around Washington. Pupusas…
The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum has always been one of my favorite Washington DC landmarks, and I was thrilled to learn it was proclaimed a National Monument. The 200-year-old building will become the Sewall-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument and have access to much-needed funds from the United States’s National Park Service. The decision was part of President Obama’s efforts to…
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