TL:DR - A oasis in Washington, DC…read more While the phrase "hidden gem," is too often overused, the Tregaron Conservancy is place where that label is completely apropos. Located off Macomb Street in the toney Cleveland Park neighborhood, this is definitely a spot frequented by locals. Walking up to the small gate entrance, it's almost as if this a secret garden of sorts. Make you way up the winding path, and visitors encounter some of the most beautiful green spaces in all of DC. The Tregaron Conservancy and the associated grounds are joint tenants with the adjacent Washington International School (https://tregaron.org/news/washington-international-school-tregaron-conservancys-perfect-partner). Just be aware that while the main sections of the Tregaron are open to the public, the school portion is not. While the Tregaron is not expansive, there are many nice sections. There are benches down by the Lily Pond which I have often enjoyed a coffee and conversations with friends. The remaining grounds are kept pristine with slight hills which are perfect for an afternoon picnic or just sitting to enjoy sunny days. There is also the scenic Klingle Valley trail which winds through the woods and eventually connects up with Rock Creek Park after crossing through busy Connecticut Ave. Good information before you make the trip: https://tregaron.org/planning-your-visit My advice is to take the Metro to the Cleveland Park stop, and make the short 10 minute walk. There are many restaurants and bakeries where you can pop in, get a beverage and pastry to enjoy at the Tregaron. Bonus Tip: If you need to use a restroom, the Cleveland Park Library is at corner of Connecticut Ave and Macomb Street (https://www.yelp.com/biz/cleveland-park-library-washington?osq=cleveland+park+library&sort_by=date_desc) There aren't many "attractions" at the Tregaron...but that's really the point. It's a place to escape the concrete jungle that is DC and commue and appreciate nature, at least for a short while. If you are looking for an "in the know" place and want to impress long time DC residents and visitors alike, I highly recommend visiting the Tregaron Conservancy.

The Tregaron Conservancy is a beautiful hidden gem for a short walk in a natural setting right…read moreinside the city. I'm amazing by how much of an escape it feels like as it's tucked on a very small land area. It may not be a tourist destination to make a trip out for, but I am so grateful to have this local spot. The area could be walked through very quickly, but I have also spent hours sitting by the pond and birdwatching or just enjoying nature. The park can be tricky to find, I access it from Klingle Valley Trail. Note - this is the Conservancy which is an outdoor park. I believe the "Estate" is now the Washington International School building and is not open to the public.

A lot of fun. Music and food and joy!…read more So much can be found on the plaza at lunchtime. Today's live music was the Junkyard Band (Sep 20, 2024). Other bands come further work we, farmers Marlon Wednesdays, sometimes a used book seller. It's is really great, Come by at lunchtime or checkout the website!

I'm quite surprised that this is listed separately from the Ronald Reagan building. It's a part of…read morethe Ronald Reagan building and is literally just a back entrance to the building from the Woodrow Wilson Plaza. In the plaza they have concerts and entertainment all throughout the summer and you can also find the farmers market and even animal rescue vans out here from spring to fall. There are also events that take place out here from those that rent out the space for things like weddings and the events that the Reagan building hosts which are always ticketed. This entrance has security located just inside the double doors and if you don't have a badge to enter into the building you will have to go through a metal detector and have your belongings scanned. Be prepared to take your belt off and anything metal. Once you get in there's a food court and other tourist like things to view but the real plaza action can be found outside during events and scheduled functions. This is also right outside of the federal triangle metro station.

Georgetown Glow is free public art with elements to captivate all ages & demographics. It can be…read morepaired with some history or can be enjoyed to captivate your Instagram followers. It is currently in it's fifth year, running from early December to early January. It looks like the installations change every year so there is something new to explore and enjoy. I won't go through every installation that I saw for this reason. There are some really instagramable moments, my favorite in 2018 was definitely Prismatic, but I have a big soft spot for Run Beyond as well. You should definitely plan to get out and explore a lot of the installations, just walking or driving by won't give you the full effect of some of them. Some of them also can't be seen from your vehicle, bundle up and explore! There are also a few that incorporate motion & sound. Here is the biggest "well duh" moment- see these installations after dark. Not during sunset, not at dusk- make sure it is really dark for the full effect. I mean- they are light installations, so maybe that shouldn't even be mentioned. I opted to see Georgetown Glow as part of a tour group (Free Tours by Foot DC) and our tour started almost an hour before sunset so I made a point to revisit the installations we saw early on during the tour- it was definitely worth the trip back to see the earlier installations. I thought taking the walking tour was a great way to see some of the installations and learn more about the history of Georgetown. Our tour guide was excellent, but was definitely a better Georgetown guide vs a Glow guide. She had great historical stories to connect to the themes of the art installations as we walked through Georgetown. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see all of the artwork during this foot tour, but we had plenty of time to explore the ones we did encounter on our tour. I would recommend doing Georgetown Glow both ways, take a tour if that's your thing, but really for the art itself I think you can easily enjoy every installation without the tour aspect and just read the information provided on the website to learn more. It is an outdoor, free, public display so expect that a few of the installations may have technical difficulties. I visited on the second night of the displays and noticed some light vandalism, most likely caused by careless spectators. It didn't take away from the overall effect though. One thing I appreciated is even though this is a December outdoor light exhibit, it wasn't Christmas themed. There is definitely plenty of holiday cheer to enjoy as you explore the city between installations. The art itself focuses on different themes giving you a brief mental break from the holidays.

I've been going to GLOW since the first edition and I just love it! I like some installations…read morebetter than others but it's a great idea and it's nice seeing people walking around at night in the Winter! It would be nice to have shuttle tours for people who can't walk as much. Maybe the Circulator used to do free rides? I can't remember. DC has so many free events and exhibits and GLOW is one of the best.

I really loved this open house, for it was a great chance to purchase some wonderfully unique gifts…read morefor the holidays. Also , there is something really satisfying about supporting local artist. And speaking of artist, I have to thank Gretchen and Team Yelp for giving me the chance to bring out my inner Picasso with the creation of my own Christmas cards. My bestie and I loved Team Yelp's selection of stamps, markers, and paper, and of course Gretchen's advice went a long way to assuring that my cards will tickle the fancy of all on my Naughty and Nice list this year... That's right, friends and family, if you've been naughty, you'll get your own special Christmas Card this year.

Nice place to see exactly on the waterfront of the old town, but The prices are expensive in art…read morework shops there.

A great vacation in the DC area. Seeing all the monuments, mysuems and sights was such an…read moreenjoyable experience. Even with the protests/riots putting a damper on things it still was an enjoyable experience. Another bucket list item checked off.

DC is a really nice spot to visit because pretty much everything is absolutely FREE!! I hadn't…read morerealized everything was free otherwise I would have visited WAY sooner! I'm thinking I'm going to pay $40 a pop for the museums but it's all free. Woohoo! I definitely should have visited in the fall when it was cooler because I walked over 8 miles and it was like death with the heat but some public spots had places to refill my water bottle for free. I love free and there is a lot of free shit out in DC.

Getting to explore D.C. for a few days was definitely an interesting experience. Of course, this…read morecity is known for every single museum (all have free entrance) they host, but damn this city has a solid graffiti and pop-up art scene outside of those that are hosted within the museums. When I grabbed a coffee at La Columbe, I was immediately surprised by the multitudes of graffiti around this alley. From my peers- it seems like this wall is a new addition to the local art scene and man is it mesmerizing! This is a spot that you'll find plenty of folks taking those insta-worthy photos and simply buffing their photo book. So grab a coffee or treat around here, check out the Love Wall, and explore the alleyway.

Located on 16th Street and K Street, the mural is difficult to capture in a photo, on ground level…read moredue to its size. The letters are about 30-35 feet in height, for 2 blocks long to H Street. Commissioned in 2020 on June 5th, the birthday of Breonna Taylor, an unarmed Black women killed by 3 police officers in Louisville, KY the same year, in here home. The mural and the renaming of the street was announced by Mayor Bowser during the time of protest in Washington DC for the killing of George Floyd. The letters are spelled out in all capital letters in yellow along with the Washington DC flag. From stories above, the mural can be seen very vividly. I walked the full stretch appreciating the artist work as well as the expression of its creation.

A two-block section of street leading up to Franklin Park and the Whitehouse, Black Lives Matter…read morePlaza is a remarkable sight in Washington DC and sends a clear message, rooted in love and the fight for racial equality. The portion of 16th Street (between H & K Streets NW) on which the mural is showcased, plays host to many local and community based events that are not only for African Americans....but for ALL. It was created as an outcry to heightened political tensions and police brutality in America during the pandemic -- summer of 2020. And, has been a standing landmark since. I've been here on several occasions myself during George Floyd protests....to Juneteenth celebrations and DC statehood forums. My most favorite time spent here were for the FIT DC Health & Fitness events and classes....some of the best outdoor events to experience, especially the weekend morning yoga and boot camp classes which are all sponsored and made free by the City. Today, it remains a public gathering place and allows for future visitors to reflect on the words inscribed "bright yellow" on the street. Definitely a sight to take in and see when visiting DC or walking around the city. Located outside of the White House on 16th Street NW, it was officially renamed by Mayor Muriel Bowser as "Black Lives Matter Plaza NW." The area is open to all and visitors are often seen taking photos at all times of the day of the mural on one of the nation's capitol most iconic streets. It's a cool place to be and see. * ELITE TIP: Parking can be difficult in this area of downtown DC. Pay attention to the signs to avoid expensive parking tickets. My suggestion is to save the trouble and take the Metro subway. The nearest Metro subway station is McPherson Square, on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines.

Awesome day in DC, sunshine , music and international food venues…read more Looking for Pizza, Bombay street food, or standing in line for the Shakespeare costume sale....stop by!

Barracks Row Main Street is one of the oldest main streets in all of Washington, D.C. Starting at…read morethe Eastern Market Metro, it extends down 8th Street SE passing many local businesses with many options for dining. There's also an alley across from Ambar that leads to a gin garden, murals and an art space. The main street hosts many community events, including a popular Fourth of July parade.