Day Trip Ideas
Spending a day (or 5) in Washington, DC? Get inspiration on where to go, what to eat, and the best way to get around.
Neighborhood Guides
Explore beyond the National Mall with restaurant guides, overlooked attractions, and seasonal events.
Weekend Escapes
Escape the city with a visit to the Shenandoah Valley, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, and beyond.
Let’s Explore the City!
You might hear the locals tell you there’s Washington and then there’s DC. Washington is the politics – the city you see on the news. But DC is the place 700,000 people call home. It’s our local restaurants, our parks, our seasonal events, and the underrated historic sites people miss because they aren’t on the National Mall.
When you’re here and done with the highlights, don’t look for the hidden gems. Look for DC. Head to the neighborhoods or find an event. These things aren’t necessarily hidden gems to us. They just aren’t on the classic 3 day itinerary.
And through this blog, I’d love to show you around.
I’m Kelley and I have been living in Washington, DC since 2018 and in the DMV area my whole life. While this area has always been home, I have always had a love for travel and exploring cities. I believe meeting new people in their hometowns brings us all closer together.