Category: Activities
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“Old Hickory Steakhouse”- Gaylord Hotel- Go and Enjoy!
The Old Hickory Steakhouse is an upscale establishment conveniently located in the Gaylord Hotel at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD. https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wasgn-gaylord-national-resort-and-convention-center/dining/ Dining at this steakhouse is especially lovely during the holiday season. The Gaylord Hotel is decorated beautifully during this time of year, and so is the restaurant. My family and I were…
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The Holiday Spirit Is At the DC Wharf!
https://www.wharfdc.com/things-to-do/ The DC Wharf is a great place to visit all year around for shopping, dining, entertainment, and more. You can count on this spot to ensure a good time is had by all throughout the seasons. For the winter holidays, check out the following additions to their already exciting venue: Parking can be tricky…
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Free Krispy Kreme Donut Today (11/8)- Election Day- Yay!
https://thehill.com/homenews/3723972-how-to-get-a-free-doughnut-at-krispy-kreme-on-election-day/
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Zip lining and Other Adventures in Maryland! Wow!
Did you know that Maryland has the largest man-made outdoor climbing park in the world?! It’s called the Adventure Park at Sandy Spring! https://sandyspringadventurepark.org/about-us/ The adventures include zip lining, axe throwing and other awesome activities! And on some weekends, they offer “Glow In The Park” with music and neon lights. The adult version of this…
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Annual Kunta Kinte Festival- Sat 9/24- Annapolis, MD!
Come out and enjoy black history and lots of fun! The celebration started back in September 1987 in Annapolis to celebrate the strength and heritage of Africans, African Americans and Caribbean folks of African descent. Kunta Kinte was one of 98 enslaved Africans brought to Annapolis in 1767. I attended this event for the first…
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Exclusive Island For Sale in Northern VA- $5 Million
It’s known as the Chopawamsic Island in Stafford County, VA. The island is 13 acres, has 3 houses, and is only accessible by boat. It can be yours for $4.7 million! https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/Chopawamsic-Island-Quantico-VA/24731443/ According to the Fox 5 article, some of the first power flight tests were reported conducted on the island many years ago. The…
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Bumpy Ride at CarMax-Brandywine, MD
I decided to test drive a 2021 BMW X3 at a nearby CarMax location a couple of weeks ago. I scheduled the test drive online and was excited about the opportunity to drive something different. Besides the fact that test drives are fun, the lease on my current vehicle is expiring soon. I need some…
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UniverSoul Circus- A Phenomenal Cultural Experience!
Don’t miss out! Get Your tickets to the UniverSoul Circus! Location: DMV National, Harbor. Shows through August 14th. https://www.ticketmaster.com/universoul-circus-tickets/artist/804490 This circus is truly fun for all ages- from grandparents to grand babies and everyone in between. The incredible acts are from extremely talented (and very brave) folks from around the world. Every year I am…
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Wind Down Thursdays- MGM National Harbor- Awesome!
My husband and I went to MGM last night to meet up with family for dinner at Ginger. Traffic getting into the parking garage was a true challenge. We gave up and used the valet service to park the car. This left us wondering what on earth was causing all the commotion?! We discovered that…
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MLK Jr. Library- FREE Movies on Tuesdays in July- Washington, DC
https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/6573572 Location: New-ish Movies! 😁 And “free” sounds great! This library has a lot to offer the community. It has exhibits, scavenger hunts, and more! Check them out!
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Sunday Brunch at Party HQ- Bowie, MD- Not Exactly “Great”…
I took my Dad to brunch at Party HQ in Bowie on Father’s Day since it was close by and there was a car show right there at the town center. Everything was “reasonably ok”- the food, the service, the atmosphere, the prices, etc. For example, the menu includes some pretty good options, but I…
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Juneteenth Activities Across the DMV- Get A Comprehensive Listing!
There are SO many activities across the DMV area to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday! The fantastic article below from ABC News 7 provides a list of many of the most sought after events in the DMV area to celebrate: https://wjla.com/news/local/list-juneteenth-celebrations-events-washington-dc-maryland-virginia-community-festival-march-freedom All of the events listed sound like a must-see! I look forward to attending at…
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Top Golf on a Tuesday! Fun at a Great Price!
Bays are half price at the Top Golf National Harbor location on Tuesdays! Yay! Be sure to make a reservation days in advance to avoid an hour+ wait though. Yikes! While my husband and I waited for an available bay, we got a bite to eat at the in-house restaurant. While the service was a…
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BowieFest Tomorrow! June 4th!
After a brief hiatus, BowieFest is back! Join in on the fun tomorrow! I’ve been to this event several times and have had a blast each time. I’m always impressed with the community spirit. https://www.cityofbowie.org/783/Bowiefest
Andy Girl Is In Da Streets! 