Having been born and raised and still live in the DC metro area, I harbor a love hate relationship with this place. I thought I’d share 8 reasons why I love this town and in the coming weeks I’ll share what I don’t care for.
- Festivals
- The National Mall
- The National Mall is spectacular. At one end you’ve got the tallest stone obelisk in the world — The National Monument and at the other the U.S. Capital. Pack yourself a picnic lunch and grab a spot at the Reflecting Pool or in one of the many grassy areas and relax.
(Photo credit: Wikipedia)
- The National Mall is spectacular. At one end you’ve got the tallest stone obelisk in the world — The National Monument and at the other the U.S. Capital. Pack yourself a picnic lunch and grab a spot at the Reflecting Pool or in one of the many grassy areas and relax.
- The Smithsonian
- Folks born and raised in the DC metro area often take the Smithsonian for granted. Probably because as children we were shuttled there once or twice a year for an annual trip to the Air and Space Museum or the Museum of Natural History. Now that I’m older I’ve had the pleasure of visiting them and rediscovery their grandeur and of course they’re FREE.
The Smithsonian Castle (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
- Folks born and raised in the DC metro area often take the Smithsonian for granted. Probably because as children we were shuttled there once or twice a year for an annual trip to the Air and Space Museum or the Museum of Natural History. Now that I’m older I’ve had the pleasure of visiting them and rediscovery their grandeur and of course they’re FREE.
- Ben’s Chili Bowl
- A DC institution since 1958. President’s have eaten a Ben’s and musicians like Bono; comedians: Bill Cosby, Larry the Cable Guy, Steve Harvey; Ted Koppel held his retirement party at Ben’s. It’s the place to go if you want to elected to any office in this town.
Photo Credit: Voices: The Washington Post
- A DC institution since 1958. President’s have eaten a Ben’s and musicians like Bono; comedians: Bill Cosby, Larry the Cable Guy, Steve Harvey; Ted Koppel held his retirement party at Ben’s. It’s the place to go if you want to elected to any office in this town.
- The Kennedy Center
- I head to The Kennedy Center a few times a month and check out a free performance at Millineum Stage and the KC Jazz Club
- I head to The Kennedy Center a few times a month and check out a free performance at Millineum Stage and the KC Jazz Club
- Jazz in the Garden
- Jazz in the Garden takes place every spring/summer. Grab your blankie Linus, something to eat, a drink or two, and some good friends or hot date or enjoy by yourself (I’ve done it all).
Photo Credit: The Washington Post. And yes there is Jazz going on.
- Jazz in the Garden takes place every spring/summer. Grab your blankie Linus, something to eat, a drink or two, and some good friends or hot date or enjoy by yourself (I’ve done it all).
- Food Trucks
- I love food. I love good inexpensive food. Thereby I love food trucks. I have never had a bad lunch at a food truck.
Photo Credit: Kelly Wegel Photography
- I love food. I love good inexpensive food. Thereby I love food trucks. I have never had a bad lunch at a food truck.
- The Running/Hiking/Biking trails
- Where to begin with this. We’ve got tons.
- Wanna go hiking? Some must do’s are Sugarloaf Mountain, Great Falls, Rock Creek Park
- How about biking? Try the Mount Vernon Trail, Chesapeake & Ohio (C & ) Towpath, Haines Point
- Gotta get your run in? Run the National Mall, Rock Creek Park, Embassy Row
English: Dam on Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
- Where to begin with this. We’ve got tons.
Thank you for sharing what you love about your home town, it feels like you’ve opened the back door and let me inside just like one of the family. Never managed to get there, yet, but will remember your list if I pass that way in the future.
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❤ Thank you for the kind words and for stopping by. It's a great place to live and I'm glad that I was able to pull you in. Stay tuned for more My Hometown posts.
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great list! I loved living in DC. There is much to do and much that is low-cost as well. When I lived there the food trucks were not such a big phenomenon, but I will look for them on my business travels down there
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Thanks. 😉 I’ve never eaten at bad one. And now that it’s warming up I’ll be back.
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I love it here too! Thanks for following me — I look forward to getting to know you!
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I love it too for all those reasons. It’s a great place. Living and working here has been a real treat.
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Thanks for stopping by. Have you always lived in the area? There’s a lot to love and even hate about this area.
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Never thought of going to DC but you’ve inspired me. Question: What is a food truck? Is it like a street kitchen in asia where you can buy lunch?
After those lot of pros I’m waiting for the cons.
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TY u for the answer. Have a nice weekend.
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