Clusters of delicate pink cherry blossoms fill the frame against a clear blue sky, with the sunlight filtering through the petals, highlighting their soft texture and the intricate details of the flowers.
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Washington, DC Cherry Blossoms: Complete Guide

As spring unfolds in Washington, DC, there’s one thing on everyone’s minds: cherry blossoms peak bloom. Signaling the onset of spring, the pale pink and white blossoms of these trees engulph the Tidal Basin in delicate clouds of color. Each year, over 1.5 million people come to enjoy the cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin….

Illustration of a stylized Washington D.C. cityscape with iconic row houses in the foreground and the United States Capitol building in the background. A bold, upward-trending arrow overlays the scene, symbolizing rise in rents in DC
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Rents in DC: What $1,700 Will Get You in 2024

With the average rent for an apartment in the United States at $1,702 per month, one company wanted to know what size apartment you could get in major cities for that amount. Rent Cafe broke down the square footage available if you were paying $1,700 for each zip code in those cities, including in Washington,…

Close up shot of raw oysters and lemon
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Oyster Happy Hours Around DC: Where to Find the Best Deals

If you’re a fan of oysters, you’re in luck. The Washington, DC area is home to numerous restaurants and bars that offer oyster happy hour specials, allowing you to indulge in these delicious bivalves without breaking the bank. Whether you’re looking for dollar oysters, discounted prices, or a wide selection of oyster varieties, this guide…

White House bowling alley lanes
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Bowling at the White House: What It’s Like & How to Go

It took me sixteen years of living in Washington, DC and four administrations to receive the coveted invite, but 2023 was the year that I finally got to go bowling at the White House. I’ll run through an insider’s look at the history of White House bowling alleys, how I got to go bowling at…

Map of ideal Washington, DC metro map for 2055, created by Reddit user twoninehigh. Shows 4 new lines ad extensions and re-routings of existing lines
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WMATA Fantasy Map: Washington, DC Metro in 2055

When Reddit user twoninehigh was locked down in 2020, it seems that they spent their time coming up with this amazing alternative metro map for the Washington, DC region. By adding 3 new lines (teal line, pink line, and gold line), extending all existing lines, and rerouting some, they created a vision of what the…