My first blog post! Welcome! Here are some of my favorite things to do in our nation’s capital!
Bike around the National Mall
Biking around the National Mall is a great way to get some exercise while sightseeing! I rent the Capital One Bikeshare bikes that are a few dollars an hour; there are hundreds of locations across the DMV. My next adventure will be to bike from Arlington to DC! DC has added a lot of bike lanes around downtown so you don’t have to worry about biking with other cars.
And use the Jefferson Memorial Capital Bikeshare location on this next map. It’s a great starting point!
Gravelly Point
While technically in Virginia, Gravelly Point is not far from DC, as the park overlooks the Potomac River. This park is steps from Reagan National Airport and is a fun place to plane-watch if you’re an aviation geek like me. If not, there is plenty of room to throw frisbees, balls or to run around with your dog. There are also multiple walking paths and bike lanes, with various Capital Bikeshare locations there, too. During the summer, you’ll find a few food trucks parked at the front of the park and port-a-potties are available year-round.
Gregory’s Coffee
I discovered Gregory’s Coffee on my way to a Washington Spirit game, which is another thing I love to do in DC, and my drink was so yummy! When I downloaded the app, I got a reward for a free drink. Of course, I had to get an iced dirty chai, my favorite. Gregory’s Coffee has unique seasonal drinks, vegan food items, and an amazing rewards program. There are various locations across downtown DC. I recommend them if you’re looking for a quick coffee without spending an arm and leg.
Sports
Speaking of sports, I love going to see the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena! While I have a love-hate relationship with them, the vibes are always great. I like to find cheap tickets (AS LOW AS $10) on Ticketmaster on the day of! The Wizards also have a student discount called Student Rush which I take advantage of using my community college email. Students can also earn a free Chick-Fil-A voucher along with their ticket.
DMV area college students – get your tickets AND get a @ChickfilA meal voucher!
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) October 11, 2022
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