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.

One of the lesser known, but uber-popular tourist sites in DC! This staircase near Key Bridge, on…read morethe western end of M Street in Georgetown is worth checking out. It's a quick walk from most of the spots in Georgetown. I've been here many times over the years and recently took coworkers to check it out. It's pitched rather steep, but still an easy walk to the top. Definitely spooky when visited at night! Check it out!

As part of the Georgetown Ghost Tour I went on, we visited this landmark. Iconic for The Exorcist…read moremovie. It's really cool that the movie was filmed in Georgetown and a must to see when here visiting. I, however, did not walk the stairs, but they do seem steep. I visited at the top of the stairs near The Exorcist home from the movie. It was nighttime and added to the spooky feel. Lots of people were seen making the trip up and down the stairs. It's probably a cool spot to run/ work out at if you were staying nearby. Add this to the list of many things to do while in Georgetown. Especially if you are a movie buff! ***Easy to find utilizing Google Maps*** It has its own tourist attraction marker.

I like the graffiti cliffs for a multitude of reasons. My main reasoning is it allows me to get an…read moreescape from the hustle and bustle of the city while still being right in the middle of it. Additionally, it offers a great view of Rosslyn, Georgetown, and the Potomac. It is one of those experiences in the city that takes you away while still being present. A couple of downsides to this area is that it can be a bit sketchy and you're best to watch your back when you come up here. On the flip side, they're there for the same purpose that you are - to chill. You leave them alone and you will be left alone. It is easy to access for the most part. Just take the stairs up from the parking below by the kayaks and you'll find yourself on the C & O Trail. Wear good shoes. You will be better off than wearing sandals.

If you want to see some American Graffiti, this is where you come. Jimmy Cliff and Cliff Richard…read more(ew) like it here too, hence it's named the Graffiti Cliffs. I didn't even know the Graffiti Cliffs of Georgetown even existed (even) until my most recent visit, which is weird because I know everything, lol, and I used to live around here. But it's a must visit. I love it. The views are amazing and the graffiti on all of the cliffs and things around here is awesome. The sometimes strict local police let everything go here, so it's basically just a free artistic place. It's sort of like a tolerance zone for prostitution, but instead, it's art. Although Barbi and I consider some forms of prostitution to be art, too, especially when we do it. So Graffiti. Not as much fun as prostitution but it might be better to look at depending on who the client is. I mean artist. However, I learned that just a few weeks after I visited here, they closed it off. Not even for Coronavirus, but before Corona. Hopefully it'll be opened up again as soon as Coronavirus is over. It better be.

I had no idea that such a unique piece of architecture was located right in the suburbs of…read moreBethesda. I only found this out after searching for activities to do in the area and was recommended this site. Definitely a really cool crafted home that looks like a smurf or flinstone home!

One of the most unusual houses you will ever see. Reminds me of a Smurf house. Definitely a one of…read morea kind gem hidden right in suburbia.

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.

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.

Did you know that our very own Walk of Fame for the East coast exists here in DC? Okay, so it's…read morenot Grumman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood (we have about 50 stars represented and they have about 2500), but it's a good copy. And we actually have stars on ours that they do not have on theirs! Basically, the walk consists of a sidewalk that runs 13th Street, NW with brass stars set in slabs of concrete, their signatures and occasional personalized touches by the stars themselves - each of which is dedicated to stars who performed in the Warner Theatre since it reopened, stars like Chris Rock, Frank Sinatra, Shirley McLain, Bonnie Raitt, Dave Chappelle and Prince.

I wouldn't make the Warner Walk of Fame a destination per se, whereas I refused to leave Los…read moreAngeles without stopping by Grumman's Chinese Theater, but if you are in the Metro Center vicinity, it is certainly worth a stop. As well as the stars mentioned by Jennifer, they also have Whoopi Goldberg, Melissa Etheridge, B.B. King, and other legends.