I came in March for a fun Women's History month celebration. I learned all about Hattie Sewell whom…read moremanaged the tea house in 1920. She was quite the businesswoman and she increased business dramatically. Unfortunately, Park managers decided not to renew her contract to run the tea house because neighbors complained about her just because she was a black woman. There are no known photographs of her. It only operated as a tea house until the mid-1930s, when it was turned back into a working grist mill. The event had park rangers giving speeches and lots of displays. There was a 20 minute movie to watch in the building nearby. They even had mini cupcakes and sodas for free for visitors. I'm glad I came to see this tiny bit of history in Rock Creek Park that is easy to get to (and park) from my house via Beach Drive.

Small mill with easy access to the grinding stone and nice staff explaining the process. Loved the…read more easy access to the creek and photo ops.

Tucked away along Rock Creek in N.W. D.C. is an old estate now hidden park. There are two access…read morepoints- 1) Down Williamsburg Lane N.W. and 2) A small dirt trail that connects into the Melvin C. Hazen Trail. The main house was built in 1823 by a horticulturist who introduced box gardens to D.C. and supplied plants to the likes of the White House and U.S. Capitol. The house was used as a residence until 1890 when the federal government bought it as part of Rock Creek Park, the first national park. It was leased as a private residence and now is open to the public. During the pandemic, you can't go inside the main mansion built in the Pennsylvania Dutch farmhouse style. However, the grounds are open. The mansion itself is on a hill with wide open grass perfect for dog walkers and picnickers. There's a trail that connects into the main trails along Rock Creek.

My stay and visit to Virginia Mae Center for a wedding was absolutely wonderful. The venue itself…read moreis beautiful, warm, and welcoming. The perfect setting for such a special celebration. Everything felt thoughtfully prepared and smoothly run, which made the entire experience relaxing and enjoyable. A special note on the accommodations: the bed was incredibly comfortable - easily one of the best nights of sleep I've had away from home. If you're attending an event or considering a stay here, you can expect comfort, charm, and great hospitality all around. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Nestled on the picturesque grounds of Washington National Cathedral, the newly renovated Virginia…read moreMae Center is home to the Cathedral’s public programming and a unique gathering space for retreats, pilgrimages, conferences and private events. A 30,000 square-foot facility featuring stunning Gothic architecture, the Virginia Mae Center offers meeting spaces, an intimate chapel, dining facility, an enclosed garden courtyard and overnight accommodation for up to 23 guests.

I spent a weekend in this neighborhood as my best friend and his wife live here. I enjoyed the bars…read moreand restaurants, and on May 3 2026 we enjoyed the Porch fest! The streets were packed and people opened their homes with free drinks and food!

Adams Morgan is a colorful, vibrant, and diverse neighborhood in Washington, DC. The National Zoo…read moreis not far away, and you're also not far from the monuments and National Mall. Our hotel in Dupont Circle was walking distance away, and Adams Morgan is a fun place for dinner and drinks. You can find just about any type of food here and tons of bars, from fancier spots to dives. It's a fun place to walk around and enjoy the street art and vibes. The only downside to Adams Morgan is that there is no metro station here and parking is terrible. Street parking is almost nonexistent, and I didn't see many garages either. Thankfully we were able to walk, but I would not suggest driving here. Your best bet is one of the nearby metro stations and then taking a bus closer to your destination.

The place to get the real correct time. Virtually perfect time when you call. Broadcasts time…read moreconstantly 24/7.

Lovely in its time, but none of the "time-of-day" phone lines operate any more…read more It is a memory of a bygone era.

Just went back for the 2nd time and absolutely loved it - even in the winter! Of course, spring or…read moresummer (IMHO) are the best seasons. You'll want to enjoy the fabulous gardens. That said, we loved seeing the mansion decorated for Christmas. Our docent was pretty good (the one we had in spring was better). She led us on a "highlights" tour which you book in advance (we got lucky and got 2 open slots after lunch; get tickets in Visitors Ctr). Marjorie Merriweather Post was an absolute force; one of the first women business magnates (General Foods). Her father founded Post cereals. MMP was a prolific collector. Her 3rd husband was US ambassador to Russia - and the things this magnificent socialite/businesswoman/tour-de-force collected - chalices, crowns, iconic art, etc -- saved from destruction by the burgeoning Soviet empire --- staggeringly beautiful. The Faberge collection - eggs, small music boxes, clocks - just wow. The dining room, her bedroom, the theater - so beautiful. The porcelain collection - one with Catherine the Great's pattern - beautiful. When married to EF Hutton - the 2 built Mar a Largo (which she'd probably be horrified to learn of its current owner & his staggeringly bad penchant for interior design ). The history you learn from this estate is simply awe-inspiring. We had a wonderful time. Can't wait to return!

Hillwood was actually our backup plan for the day, since we had plans to visit the Luray Caverns,…read morebut one of the cars broke down. It ended up being great, because the gardens were absolutely amazing. We arrived around 2pm after a late lunch and purchased tickets at the counter. All staff were super friendly and we didn't catch a docent tour, but cause snippets from the other docent tours we passed during our visit through the museum. We checked out the botanical gardens first, at the recommendation of one of the staff members. It was delightful! There were so many interesting plants - a few that I've never seen before. We then walked over to the Japanese Gardens, because I was curious. It was so pretty! There's a waterfall stone river as well as some stylized bridges. It can see it being a really good spot to just sit and read a book. The rest of the gardens were very peaceful, quiet, and just very pretty. The museum is, as one would expect, a rich person's collection of knickknacks. There's absolutely nothing wrong about that - but it was definitely interesting to see what this particular rich person loved to collect.

Gorgeous setting and recently revamped. Incredibly peaceful with over 17 miles of walking trails…read more Must see.

The Khalil Gibran Memorial is one of the most obscure memorials in Washington, D.C., but one that's…read moreworth a visit if you're nearby. It's near the Observatory across the street from the U.K. Embassy and right next to the Embassy of South Africa. The memorial itself is small, but mighty. As you cross a small stone bridge, you read about this Lebanese- American writer/poet. As you wind around the memorial, you read more quotes by him until you get to the center with benches and more quotes. If you're a fan of Gibran, this is a must-visit. If you're in the area, it's a very peaceful and inspiring place to sit, reflect, and journal.

There's something about early 20th century mansions in Washington, D.C. Just off of Meridian…read moreHill/Malcolm X Park, the non-profit Meridian International Center runs two mansions on their campus. If you ever get the chance to go to one of their many events. take time to explore its grand rooms and courtyard.