Cherry Blossoms by the Tidal Basin
When the cherry blossoms bloom in D.C., the Tidal Basin turns into a cloud of pink and white. Petals drift across the water and gather in small clusters along the shore. People wa...
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Washington, D.C., USA
Washington, D.C. walks a careful line between monument and neighborhood. Marble columns and long reflecting pools share the map with rowhouses, food truck...
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3 Days in Washington, D.C.: Monuments, Museums, and Neighborhood Tables
A detailed 3 days in Washington, D.C. itinerary with the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, Capitol/White House exteriors, memorials, Georgetown, neighborhoo
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Smithsonian Museum Days
Inside the Smithsonian museums, time seems to stretch. Hours slipped away as I moved from dinosaur bones to space capsules to paintings that stopped me mid-step. Walking back out...
Rowhouses and Cafés on U Street
On U Street, colorful rowhouses sat shoulder to shoulder above busy sidewalks. Cafés and music venues glowed invitingly, each with its own soundtrack and crowd. The street felt l...