Life has certainly been strange lately. We’re stuck in our homes, or exposed to dangers in situations we were not expected to be. It’s hard to be optimistic right now, and we’re all missing happier times. I wanted to share some photos, because looking at them reminds me of those times. The only thing we
Most of us are stuck at home right now. I’m sure there are plenty of DC trips that have been canceled. So, with nothing else to do, here’s a bunch of pictures to remember better times.
So you’re traveling to D.C. and you want to experience the political side of things in the capitol? Here are some recommendations: U.S. Capitol Building The U.S. Capitol Building, home to the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, is a fantastic place to visit. This building, one of the largest in the city,
Filled with excellent examples of religious art, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a good place to visit if you are looking for something a little different from most of the places on this list. Located on the campus of the Catholic University of America, near Brookland, the Basilica of
For those who have been to the city and experienced many of the big tourist attractions, it can seem like you can run out of things to do in Washington, D.C. I have been there, as have many. However, it is not true. There are a million things to do in the city, most of
The Cherry Blossom Festival takes place every spring in D.C. The annual pink blooms that take place in late March to April have become a symbol of the city, an hallmark of spring -- and one of the busiest tourist weeks all year.
The Supreme Court of the United States is located in a beautiful building near the United States Capitol Building. In it, the nine Justices of the Supreme Court receive and debate cases that have some of the largest-reaching impact in the history of the United States. You can get tours of the Supreme Court, which
Arlington, Virginia, located directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., is one of the areas that doesn’t tend to be talked about as much as some other areas around D.C. However, it can be a great place to stay and there are definitely things to do while you are there. Arlington is located north
Adams Morgan is one of the more popular nightlife destinations in town, especially for college students in the city. There is a nice mix of dive bars, fancy eating establishments, and mid-range spots. There are no conveniently located metro stations – both Columbia Heights on the Green/Yellow lines and Woodley Park/Adams Morgan/Zoo stations are about
The United States Botanical Garden is a fantastic set of indoor gardens. The enormous greenhouse space features gardens, flowers, and plants from around the world, and is right off the National Mall. If you love flowers and plants, you can easily spend a long time at the Botanical Garden, and the warm interior is a
D.C. is a great city to visit, not just because of all there is to do and see but because it is relatively easy to get away from the crowds and the hustle of the city. If you’re visiting D.C., you might not want to figure out your own itinerary and do all of the
