Washington DC is one of the most visited travel destinations on the planet. With cherry blossoms in the spring and ice skating in the winter, the fall season tends to get overshadowed. But what you might not know is that with less tourists to get in the way and vibrant fall foliage everywhere you turn, fall in DC is where it’s at. If you’ve never experienced Washington DC during the fall season, allow me to…

Planning a trip to Washington DC this summer? Whether you’re embarking on a solo adventure or taking a much-needed family vacation, our nation’s capital is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations for about a million reasons. We all know that Washington DC is home to a rich history depicted through a plethora of monuments, memorials, and museums. But there’s so much more to it than that. This vibrant city is also a premier…

During a three-week period each spring, colorful kites take flight, music floats through the air, bands march through the streets, and fireworks light up the night sky for Washington, DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival. The annual celebration is a quintessential DC experience. The blooming cherry blossom trees is the official kick-off to spring in the region. The Capital is never as beautiful as when she’s decked out in pink.  The pink and white petals serve as…

The Blossom Kite Festival is one of many events planned during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, in Washington, DC. The National Cherry Blossom Festival runs March 20-April 17th and the Blossom Kite Festival was held March 26th. The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s website is a great resource to help locals and visitors stay on top of all the festivities taking place in the city.   [This post on Attending the Cherry Blossom Kite Festival in Washington,…

Looking for things to do this spring break in Washington, DC, but want to avoid the crowds? Well, you came to the right place.  As the Nation’s capital, Washington, DC is home to many of the country’s iconic historical monuments and museums. It’s a great place to explore and get to know the history that surrounds it. While there are usually many tourists visiting DC during the spring, we’ve compiled a list of the top…

As a parent to two young children, I work to include fun lessons on history and culture when and wherever we travel. But most of our history lessons start right here at home in the Washington, DC area.  And I’ve found that my little ones remember history lessons best when it comes alive. With all of the museums, monuments, and national historic sites in Washington, DC, there’s no shortage of ways to teach our children about…