Posts in Category: Washington D.C.

7 Vacation Destinations for History Buffs

I love exploring old cities – the architecture is gorgeous, the museums are fantastic, the restaurants often iconic, and there are usually a ton of free things to do. While many people think ...

20 Incredible & Free Tourist Attractions in the Northeast

The Northeast is a beautiful and exciting region of the United States. Both New England and the Mid Atlantic states are typically included, and thus, there is an abundance of geographically diverse ...

The 10 Best Free Museums in the US

While exploring any new city can be pricey, thankfully, there are a number of great budget friendly attractions to enjoy in pretty much every major metro area in the country. I travel a lot and I ...

5 Free Holiday Attractions in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. is home to one of the most famous Christmas trees in the country. The beautiful National Tree on the White House Ellipse draws many visitors and much media coverage each year. I have ...

Attraction of the Week: Season’s Greetings at the U.S. Botanical Gardens in D.C.

Washington D.C. is home to a number of fun, free, and festive holiday attractions. While hotels in the area can be a bit pricey, most museums and several holiday attractions will cost you absolutely ...

The 100th Anniversary of The National Tree Lighting in D.C.

Although the dazzling Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in NYC receives the most tourist and media attention, The National Tree is an iconic sight in its’ own right. If you find yourself ...

10 Gorgeous Gardens to Visit

Strolling around a beautiful garden is a great way to add on a bit of nature and relaxation to any vacation experience. There are dozens of fantastic gardens in cities across the US. From exotic ...

Attraction of the Week: The National Gallery of Art

Out of all the wonderful museums located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of D.C., The National Gallery of Art is definitely right up there with the best-of-the-best. If you only have time for a few ...

Winter Fun in Washington D.C. – 14 Must-Dos

I took my first roadtrip to D.C. several years ago and I was really impressed with the museums and historical landmarks. Since then, I have returned many times, most recently over the winter months. ...

10 Spectacular Ice Rinks to Check Out this Winter

Ice skating has always been one of my favorite winter pastimes. It’s fun, a great workout, festive, and in many cases really affordable. In the past, skating rinks were more common in big ...