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Prepare for the most unforgettable summer to date  Summertime and the living is easy. Things are slowly opening up in DC but with museums and other attractions still closed, we’ve been spending more and more time outside.
This season of easygoing, laid-back living is chock-full of fun things to do. In the fun-loving spirit of this favorite time of year, we came up with a can’t-miss checklist for an unforgettable summer in DC's great outdoors. PSA: Be safe out there! Remember to wear a mask and social distance.
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 You really need only two things for a picnic: a tasty, portable snack and a place to eat it.
You can take the DIY approach and avail yourself of the myriad summery selections in local markets, but if you prefer to have a chef do the work, here’s a taste of the most portable to-go picnic basket menus for all of your summer celebrations. We've curated six places to pick-up the perfect prepared picnic grub! 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.  So, you want to get outside to enjoy the weather for the long Memorial Day weekend but still avoid crowds of people, Well, unfortunately, you can cross Meridian Hill Park off the list.
But we've curated some less-populated options for you to enjoy. Here are eight less well-known parks, gardens, and green spaces in DC–we mostly skipped more obvious “hidden gems” like the National Arboretum in favor of less-visited, but still lovely, spaces. So pack a picnic and get out there and enjoy nature in (relative) solitude! Remember to wear a mask and social distance. Let's be safe out there. 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) Millions of people now self-isolating due to COVID-19 have new ways to enjoy and support DC’s famous cherry trees as they hit peak bloom without coming leaving their homes. Instead of heading to the Tidal Basin or other cherry blossom locations, you can view the cherry blossoms from your computer screen. We introduce you to three ways to visit them virtually in our just posted "Mini Caravan" video. Just hit play and check it out! Tell us what you think about viewing cherry blossoms virtually in the comments! Curious? There's more!
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.  The Tidal Basin is arguably the most well-known spot in DC to see cherry blossom, but I'll let you in on a secret: The famous blooms can actually be found all around the city. Yep, it's a fact. The Tidal Basin just has better PR.
If crowds aren't your thing or you're just over the Tidal Basin hype, we've scouted 14 alternative,-- but still amazing spots! -- where you can see these natural beauties in all their pink and white glory minus the Disneyland level crowds. |
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