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Jump Start the New Year With These First Day Hike Spots in DC

12/26/2022

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Bundle up and get going --adventures and a whole new year are in front of you!
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If you’re looking for a healthy and refreshing w.ay to kick off 2023, how about enjoying the great outdoors with a “first day hike" (or walk if that's more your speed.) 
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Hundreds of free, guided hikes will be organized in all 50 states on New Year's Day for a "first day hike," but just because DC hasn't gained that elusive statehood stamp doesn't mean you have to miss out. Where there's a will, there's a way and there are plenty of great places to get out and enjoy a peaceful winter walk. 

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Of course, there's always Rock Creek Park, but let us introduce you to nine less obvious, but still awesome, places.

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20+ Fun New Year's Eve Alternatives Around DC

12/24/2022

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It's not too late to make plans for ringing in 2023. While big parties can be fun, there are more ways to celebrate that don't include expensive tickets or dressing up in bow ties and Spanx. Check out our curated suggestions for how to say good-bye to 2022 and hello to the new year!

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Shop Local: Your Guide to DC Holiday Markets

11/20/2022

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One of our favorite things about the holiday season is visiting holiday markets to support local small businesses and makers. Holiday markets in DC abound and are a fun and festive way to shop for local gifts while celebrating the Christmas season. 

There are so many holiday markets out there, where do you even start? The Downtown Holiday Market is the most well-known, but there are plenty of others to explore. From German-themed markets to international gifts, w
e've compiled a comprehensive list to jump start your holiday shopping. Happy gifting!
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Wanderlist: 80+ Awesome Things to Do in DC in December

11/20/2022

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'Tis the season for winter fun and festive events that celebrate the holiday season! The District is spectacular any time of the year, but it is especially magical in the winter because of all the Christmas and holiday activities.

From ice skating to igloos, holiday markets to outdoor lighted animations, sing-alongs and spectacular seasonal performances, we've gathered some of the best and most unexpected ways to experience the holiday season in DC.

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Red, White & Boom! 12 Off-the-Beaten Places to See Fireworks in DC on Fourth of July

6/29/2022

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Like dessert after a great meal, fireworks are the best part of any Fourth of July celebration. If you want to have a great time watching the bombastic light show, avoid the National Mall and instead check out our picks for some of the best off-the-beaten path spots to where you can watch the big explosive display.

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Wanderlist: 50+ Awesome Things to Do in DC in December

11/29/2021

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Happy holidays! Felices Fiestas!  Joyeuses Fêtes! Chag Sameach!

Bundle up this year to celebrate the holiday season in DC!  From live music, a toasty bonfire, movie marathons, and festive performances, we've curated 50-plus ways to have the best season ever.

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Ho, Ho, Ho! Your Guide to Holiday Markets, Light Displays + Holiday Bars in DC

11/26/2021

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A guide to holiday markets, where to see holiday lights + displays, and raise a glass at holiday-themed bars
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With Thanksgiving officially over, let the holiday celebrations begin! 

There are so many holiday markets, tree lightings  and light displays, and holiday bars  in DC that it can be hard to keep track of everything.

Luckily, we've done all the hard work for you and compiled a MEGA list of local markets to support area businesses and makers, spots for boozy holiday cocktails, and where to see holiday lights to make your season merry and bright.

For even more ways to get into the holiday spirit, stay tuned for our monthly Wanderlist of curated awesome things (holiday and non-holiday alike) that will be coming out in a few days.

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Wanderlist: 30+ Awesome Things to Do in DC in November

10/24/2021

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Doesn't it feel like the leaves are just starting to turn and we're already rushing head-first into the holiday season?!

​This month kicks off an open-air night market, a three-day art festival, a theatre performance on bikes, t
he premiere of the Britney Spears musical and numerous events to enjoy the great outdoors before the chill drives us indoors. Also on tap, DMV Black Restaurant Week, a live magazine show, tweed bike ride, and the appearance of holiday markets and decor all across the city.

Read on for all the events (30+) you need to add to your November calendar!


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DC's Haunted Locations That Are Sure to Spook You!

10/22/2021

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With a history of scandals and ne'er-do-wells, it's not surprising that DC is one of the most haunted cities in the United States. 

Halloween is nearly upon us and you know what that means: Visiting spooky spots in the city to get in the spirit. From buildings brimming with paranormal activity to murder sites, here are some of the most haunted houses in DC that are sure to frighten—or at least entertain. 

​Don't say we didn't warn you ...

Curious? There's more!
  • Wanderlist: 40+ Awesome Things to Do in DC in October
  • Boo! Omni Shoreham Hotel's Haunted History
  • Hidden Gem: Walk in Famous Footsteps at Warner Theatre
  • Hidden Gem: Howard Theatre's Walk of Fame
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Boo! Omni Shoreham Hotel's Haunted History

10/22/2021

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Guests check in at the iconic luxury hotel, but not all of them check out ...
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Many hotels today have extras like in-room coffee makers, business centers and on-site dining. The historic Omni Shoreham in Woodley Park boasts all of this, plus a few extras, including a couple of ghosts​.

At least, that's the story according to legend . . .

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