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A continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital.  NOTE: Major streets and bridges around the National Mall will be closed on Monday to keep crowds away from the Tidal Basin and mitigate the spread of coronavirus. (March 22 @ 9:27pm) If you need relief from the Coronavirus blues, take a break from self-isolation and take in the fluffy pink and white cherry blossoms, which will hit peak bloom March 21–24th.
There will still be crowds at the Tidal Basin, nothing like pre-Coronavirus levels, but there will still be a bunch of people photo-bombing your Jefferson Memorial pic. Check out our tips to avoid the clusters of cherry blossom peepers and recommendations for alternative locations to enjoy bloom-watching while also practicing social distancing. If you do venture out to the Tidal Basin, or anywhere else during the Covid Crisis, be sure to follow safe distance precautions. Read on! TIPS TO AVOID CROWDS AT THE TIDAL BASIN 1. Go early -- really early If you want to beat all the bloom-watchers, arriving before 10 am is a must. Increase the odds of enjoying the blooms without a crush of people, strollers and bikes, by setting your alarm early; plan to arrive around 8am. I know *groan, *but having the elbow room to get fabulous shots of the cherry blossoms with the amazing light at sunrise is soo worth it. 2. ... Or go late at night Another way to avoid the crowds of people at the Tidal Basin is to go at dusk or later. The flowers are just as beautiful at night, and the quiet atmosphere adds to the serenity of the setting. Hint: It’s also the perfect time for a romantic stroll with your boo:) 3. See the blooms at two icon memorials Take a few steps from the stroller-blocked sidewalks along the Tidal Basin loop to view the cherry blooms on the grounds of the Martin Luther King, Jr. (which has 182 cherry trees on the grounds) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt memorials. The foot-traffic is less congested and the views are simply stunning! Plus, you’ll have a bird’s eye view of the blooms on the other side of the Basin. Get your camera ready to snap iconic pictures of the two memorials and the Jefferson Memorial across the water. Or you could skip the Tidal Basin entirely and check out these alternative spots to enjoy solitude and quality time with nature.
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Support DC Restaurants & Dine Like Kings at Home on National Dine-In Day (and Throughout The Crisis)3/18/2020 A continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital.  Note: Understandably, information about closings/delivery is changing at a rapid pace as this situation continues to evolve. Details in this article were correct at the time it was written but may have changed so be sure to check individual websites for specific information. Foodies and the culinary-challenged, this one’s for you! Even though Mayor Bowser has ordered all DC bars and restaurants to cease offering dine-in services, have no fear. You won’t have to subsist on microwave meals and pasta. Today is National Take-Out Day! Many DC restaurants are adopting take-out and no-contact delivery options right now so you’ll still be able to try those newcomers on Washingtonian’s 100 Very Best Restaurants list. Bonus: Having a fancy pants dinner in your pajamas! A few delivery services are also waiving delivery fees so you can dine for a more reasonable-than-normal price. We’ve been taking advantage of being at home more than usual to try new restaurants. Always on the lookout for good Chinese food, we ordered from Chiko the other night (a newbie on Washingtonian’s best restaurants list). For starters, the Chinese/Korean venture doesn’t skimp on portion sizes; we were stuffed and had plenty of leftovers at the end of our meal. For a very wallet-friendly price, we feasted on double-fried chicken and the chopped brisket with egg and rice. It was delicious, arrived piping hot and in handy reusable containers. Two thumbs up! Even some Michelin-starred restaurants joining neighborhood spots in the eat-at-home game, so take advantage of this unique opportunity and try some of DC’s international cuisines, dine at restaurants that usually have impossibly long waits or just someplace that’s been on your wish list for awhile. Plus, restaurants and their staff are struggling so you’ll be helping support them by ordering out. So go ahead and get that appetizer and dessert with your meal, it’s for a good cause. Which restaurants are you excited to try from home? Some of the new-to-delivery places on our bucket list:
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A continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital.  Miss spending time leisurely wandering DC's museums and historical sites? Well, you're in luck!
Even though their doors are closed, you can still explore them online through virtual tours and digital collections. Now is the time to binge all the culture you've dreamed of having enough time to consume. We’ve compiled a list of 10+ museums and historical sites hat you can visit from your living room. Some you know and others may be less familiar, so make the most of being inside and explore at your leisure, and plan which landmarks and exhibits to visit when the doors open again. Second in a continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital.  NOTE: The provided information is accurate as of this writing, but is subject to change. Be sure to check the business' website and social media for the latest news before heading out.
With so many events cancelling and museums and other cultural attractions closing, it seems like staying close to home is the only option. But there are still plenty of things to do to get away from home and the news for awhile (it's nothing good anyway!). We've curated nine places around where you can practice "social distance" and still get out and about. First in a continuing series about awesome social distance activities in DC to keep you entertained during the outbreak and inspired to keep daydreaming about your next adventure in the Nation's capital.  We've all had to adjust to the new "normal" over the last few days as the impact of the Coronavirus Crisis has continued to spread. For some, this means sticking closer to home than usual.
While catching up all the movies in your Netflix queue is a solid option, we've come up with 10 out-of-the-box ways for you to take entertain yourself and still take advantage of the great things DC has to offer. |
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