Our beautiful Nation’s Capital is welcoming to visitors and has more free and fabulous things than any city in America. For a complete list of what to do, visit Washington.org. In this post, I’m going to offer some images of typical Washingtonians doing typical things. The theme is comfort and casual. People do dress up…
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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Albert Einstein offered this advice to his son Eduard in 1930: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” Those words stuck in my head as I climbed onto a mountain bike at the top of the Virginia Creeper Trail. I wasn’t in the best shape, and I rarely…
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Whether you’re a first time visitor, or can’t wait to revisit the iconic DC landmarks again, there are strategic ways to get the most out of your trip to the Nation’s Capital. I’m going to suggest the highlights here, but truthfully, we could be here all day with so many amazing things to do! You…
The warmer weather and longer days mean it’s time to rejuvenate your soul after a long winter. I love hopping in my car and heading out for the weekend. Sometimes I travel with my husband, or friends, and also my adult daughters who make everything lively and see things the way younger people do. A…
A series of dinners featuring custom-created menus by acclaimed MidAtlantic chefs Root to Table/Taste of the Blue Ridge allows guests to get up close and personal with Virginia and West Virginia makers, farmers, and chefs who pair food courses and wines for festive feasts. When you arrive, guests can watch the chefs creating their dishes and…
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It all began in 1890 when American railroad magnate Charles Lang Freer met with artist James McNeill Whistler in his London studio. The influential artist encouraged Freer to expand his art collection by acquiring Asian art, and for ten years, Freer began collecting in earnest. He eventually amassed 1,000 works by Whistler and 9,500 works…
Escape to the Panhandle of West Virginia for a rustic getaway in the a place known worldwide for having exceptional water quality and healing springs. Cacapon Lodge is a resort hotel in the West Virginia State Parks system. Tucked into the Appalachian Mountains, the lodge is upscale and comfortable, with the design inspired by the natural beauty of…
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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
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