A strip full of bars to stop in for finger food, cocktails, shots, and vibes. I went here for…read morehomecoming 2022. Me and my girls had a great time hitting up different spots on the strip. Every location was welcoming and the crowds were dancing all night long. I consider "The DMV" (DC, Maryland, VA) as my second home. Can't wait to come back. 4/5 because it's a few venues overcharging on the strip and if the crowd is mostly college students then I think they should consider that when charging $25 for entry. Most of the locations are free entry though. Other then that the strip is a vibe and I highly recommend!!!

OK H Street. I'll admit defeat. You got me…read more When someone first brought up the "H Street Corridor" to me, I rolled my eyes. This drunk little yuppie doesn't do H Street, no matter how revitalized it may claim to be. Or I should say "didn't". Because I do now. Oh, I resisted! After all, there is no metro stop nearby, and I've learned my lesson with my hot but brief love affair with Georgetown, all those moonlight nights ago...this girl should not tread where Metro will not venture. And there is your reputation for being a bad boy. Sure, everyone claims that you have reformed, but like Danny Zucco, you may put on a letterman's jacket to woo your beloved Sandy, but at the end, you are and would forever be a T-Bird. But then...it was as if the fates compelled us to meet. First it was the Yelp event at H St Country Club. It was cute, fun, and worthy of a bookmark to revisit. Then I found out that a friend of a friend owns/runs/manages The Pug, which is uber adorable to boot (and she swears that H Street isn't as sketchy as it seems. *snort*). Then, the Palace of Wonders sang it's siren song and made me a loyal fan. So yes, you got me H Street. You wooed me with your charms and hidden delights. Gently, quietly, carefully you lulled me into being so comfortable that I just naturally turn to you. Like a rom-com, I fell in love with you without realizing it. I resist embracing this relationship wholeheartedly. I've been burned too many times by bad-boy neighborhoods...loving the thrill, but hating the inconsistancies of our moments together. I'm too old, too hardened, too jaded to love quite so blindly. But you, H Street, with your rough charms, and sparkling dark allure have gotten past my barriers. So I will love you, but slowly and cautiously. Don't let me down H Street. Don't break my heart. Don't break my heart.

This city has been a fav for over 10 years now…read more The streets are well maintained, there are a lot of tourists, and fun street performers. Super cool restaurants, shopping, history, and culture. I love the cobblestone streets, and the nearby river. I love how beautiful the brick houses are that line the nearby streets. It's pretty cool to people watch as well as boutique shop. I foresee this destination being a forever fav.

Alexandria is not far from DC, and it's located on the Potomac River. There is a good amount to see…read moreand do, but do remember the city and Alexandria part of Fairfax County can be confusing. It used to have a more exciting bar scene, but no longer is it as entertaining as across the river National Harbor. Public House and Murphys are good spots, but the rest are sort of "meh." Parking is another major problem here, whether finding a spot or hourly rates are expensive. The best part is river side. Here you'll find parks, or piers to fish from. You can get some large catfish here, but due to pollution catch and release please. The old town area is nice. A good event is the Scottish Parade. Yet again the parking situation is a logistical nightmare. The Masonic Temple is worthwhile. It's a decent city, although some blocks are dilapidated. Most is quite uppity though. Do be prepared for expensive dining and lodging.

Sometimes I just want to walk to Silver Spring without having to deal with the bus. If not because…read moreof the stress of waiting on a system whose willingness to get me from point A to point B is hampered by its unreliable schedule, then it's certainly because The Silver Pass provides this proactive pedestrian with a straight shot to the downtown area. Situated between a fire station and Mayorga, the The Silver Pass gives walking folk a means to travel safely underneath railroad tracks and alongside heavy traffic. The walls flow with dark colored, horizontal lines, appropriately giving you the impression that you are venturing forward. Also, on either end of the Pass, you'll find tiled mosaics depicting the colorful inspiration of its artists. Although The Silver Pass is not much to marvel at, it is enough to appreciate. Without it's convenient pedestrian walkway I'd have to add another 5 minutes to my trip. Sure, sometimes it smells funny and I question whether it's car exhaust or piss (I try to avoid touching the walls), but The Silver Pass serves its purpose as a convenient walkway, and I'm fine with that.

Did you even know there's a cemetery in Tenleytown? Like, right behind Best Buy? Oho, I thought…read morenot. It's worth exploring: most of Tenleytown's first families are buried here, and as someone who did her AP Human Geography paper on the demographics of the people interred, I can tell you that it tells a really interesting story about the changing immigrant populations of NW DC in the 19th and early 20th centuries. (I know how much you've been dying to hear more about that.) I feel a little ridiculous giving a 3* rating to a cemetery. No knock on the dead or anything - that rating is for the living. Fie, fie, living people, for forgetting about this cemetery, which often looks neglected. Its maintenance depends on an all-volunteer corps that hasn't updated its website since 2005. I fear that this, like Holy Rood in Georgetown, is an endangered place, so it's worth checking out while you still can.

I've driven over this bridge countless times but never knew about the tigers. Sculpted by the same…read moreartist who sculpted the bisons of Dumbarton bridge, Alexander Phimister Proctor. This bridge is in the middle of a largely residential area and therefore you won't find yourself pausing to enjoy it unless you live nearby, but it's one of the little curiosities in DC that deserves a mention. The bridge actually spans Piney Branch Road, and it is on 16th St. As such, one piece of online documentation from the Library of Congress calls it the "16th St Bridge over Piney Branch Parkway." Whatever its name, it's the tigers that make it interesting. Yes, they're tigers. Not black panthers as wikipedia calls them... All four tigers seem to have been cast from the same mold. So next time you're racing up or down 16th Street (aka "God's Highway" because of all the religious centers located on it) see if you can't catch a glimpse of them.

General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument - This monument is, in my opinion, one of the most…read morebeautiful sculptures in Washington. The detailed craftsmanship, dynamism, and expression left a strong impression on me. The statue feels both majestic and artistically refined. It is a place where you naturally stop to admire both the craftsmanship and its historical significance.

Decent statue. General Sherman was a warrior. He took care of the confederacy quite brutally, and…read morehis name is often not liked in the Deep South. Not my problem, as family are from elsewhere, but we would side with the Union. Here is a prominent spot, this is close to the White House. Props to DC, as traffic signals allow ease of access. The statue is huge. Sherman's expression seems defiant and determined. I like this from an art standpoint. Definitely like to visit this one. If you're in the area I recommend this. Sure there are bigger exhibits, but this is one worthy of your time.

The Polka Dot Park is a fun, bright community space in historic Hyattsville. It's in a former…read moreparking lot. The space is large with blue picnic tables and murals decorated the walls. It's a great space for community events!

Polka Dot Park is awesome. There was a fairly desolate looking lot in Hyattsville that now has a…read morelot of tastefully done art that consistently provides backdrops for many many photos. The space is gently sloped and there are a number of picnic tables, umbrellas and lights that, along with the colors, make for a whimsical community space. During warmer months, bands will play on the loading dock that can be repurposed as a stage. While driving by on most days, you can see people taking selfies with the large "Handmade in Hyattsville" painting, or with one of the colorfully painted garage doors as the backdrop. According to their facebook page, it is made possible by Urban Investment Partners.

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.