photo by Jennifer
“Dear PoPville,
It has been over ten years since I stayed in Ocean City, but am going next week and need some dining recommendations. Somewhere interesting and not the burger/pizza/bar scene. And best place for crabs?“
From a press release:
“In celebration of its 45th anniversary, The Inn at Little Washington, renowned for its luxury accommodations and 3 Michelin-starred restaurant, will open its doors for the first time to the public for a rare House and Garden Tour on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Read More
photo by District Shots
“Dear PoPville,
As we begin to venture out from the pandemic and return to normal lives, my partner and I realized that we really cherished the getaways out of the city and into nature that we finally got around to doing when everything was shut down. We’ve been talking about buying a cabin somewhere in the DMV area (2-ish hours from the city?), Read More
photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
It’s going to be in the 90s this weekend! What are some water/nature activities in a couple hours driving distance??”
Sadly DC pools don’t open until Memorial Day weekend but D-G asks DC DPR: “any chance you all can turn on splash pads this weekend at least?”
Will update if they are able to turn them on early.
This month Sara from Long Walks DC writes:
“This walk requires a drive but North Beach, MD feels like a hidden gem that will be perfect for a Saturday stroll in the beautiful weather or even a romantic walk along the beach if you’re still trying to come up with Valentine’s plans. Read More
Photo by angela n.
Update: They forgot to update the link with the newest guidance – 7 day quarantine no longer required. But note you do have to wait 3-5 days after returning home before you get a test and quarantine until you get the results back.
From DC’s latest travel guidance:
“Unvaccinated people should:
Get a COVID-19 test 1-3 days before leaving on their trip
AND
get a COVID-19 test 3-5 days after returning home from their trip
Quarantine at home until test results return. Read More
Photos and words by @Pharipedia. Phari is one of my favorite photographers who contributes to our Instagram. He’s volunteered to share a bit more with us from his adventures around town. Phari lives on Capitol Hill.
“Arguably, the best spot to watch planes land and takeoff in the United States is right across the Potomac river, north of the National Airport, and right off the Mount Vernon Trail. Referred to as Gravelly Point, the area was where Captain John Alexander (City of Alexandria’s namesake) had built his home called Abingdon in 1746, and where later George Washington’s beloved granddaughter, Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis was born. Pack a picnic, lean back, and watch the planes pass just a hundred feet above.”
Photos and words by @Pharipedia. Phari is one of my favorite photographers who contributes to our Instagram. He’s volunteered to share a bit more with us from his adventures around town. Phari lives on Capitol Hill.
“130 years ago, the Baltzley brothers built Glen Echo Park from the fortune made by an egg beater patent. It was initially conceived as a center for adult education. In 1911, it became a popular amusement park until its closure in 1968. During the summer of 1960, a group of Howard University students, among other brave individuals, successfully protested the segregated Glen Echo Amusement Park despite the threats from many angry mobs. Today, Glen Echo Park is an arts and cultural center managed by the National Parks Service. It is known for its Art Deco architecture, Spanish ballroom, and the original 100-year-old Dentzel Carousel.”
Photo by LaTur
“Dear PoPville,
My wife has been working ridiculous hours lately, and probably will be doing so until mid-December. Normally, we would reward ourselves with a vacation somewhere warm, but we’re not comfortable flying in the pandemic. Where is a good place to go for a long weekend, within driving distance (maybe 8 hours max), that has COVID-safe winter activities besides being cold (my wife doesn’t ski) and sitting in a hotel room? I had been thinking about the Homestead Resort in Virginia for the outdoor hot springs, but I’ve heard it’s kind of run down for the price, so not sure about that one. Any other ideas for a relaxing and safe weekend trip?”
Photo by Clif Burns
From the Mayor’s Office:
“On Monday, August 24, DC Health released an updated list of high-risk states where the seven-day moving average of daily new COVID-19 cases is 10 or more per 100,000 persons. Mayor Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-081 with requirements for all people traveling into Washington, DC from high-risk states.
Today, DC Health removed Delaware from the list of high-risk states. When DC Health created the most recent list, the posted data indicated that Delaware met the requirements of a high-risk state. Since then, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has provided DC Health with updated data. Epidemiologists from the two health agencies reviewed this matter to understand how Delaware’s publicly available data and the Delaware Department’s latest data could allow for this revision. Read More
