Anderson House in Washington, D.C. — a step back into splendor and Revolution
You don’t often see a Revolutionary War cannon sitting atop the marble floor of a Gilded Age mansion. But Anderson House in…
Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia — a journey through the history and future of flight
Planes hang from above. Rockets stand tall. Artifacts proclaim the story of air and space exploration, and what it has meant for…
United States of Fun
The personal-finance site WalletHub recently ranked all 50 states by 26 fun factors, ranging from beach quality to casinos per capita. Source:…
Cherry Blossoms Peak in Washington, D.C.!
The Washington, D.C., cherry blossoms reached peak bloom this week, a little earlier than expected, thanks to the warm weather. Peak bloom…
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City
Music pulses from lobby lounges. Guitar shapes are everywhere. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here. The memorabilia ranges from…
One Morning at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
KILROY WAS HERE The phrase appeared on ships, aircraft, buildings, wherever American servicemen went during World War II. Usually accompanied by a…
Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Nationals Park is a modern baseball stadium that’s clean and comfortable by sports-venue standards, with nice views of the Washington monuments from…
Johnson Victrola Museum in Dover, Delaware
We stepped through the red double doors and into the sounds of Enrico Caruso. This post contains affiliate links. For more information,…
Two Days in Atlantic City
As I spread out our lunch of grilled kielbasa and fresh cheeses, aboard a ferry that was rocking in the rain, Atlantic…
Halloween at Westminster Hall and Burying Ground in Baltimore, Maryland
My eyes welled up as I pushed the needle through the red fabric. I was replacing a button on a cape I’d…
Three Days in Baltimore
The still-green trees swayed in the wind as the rain poured down in sheets. I stood at my friend’s white quartz kitchen…
Road Trip: Maryland to New Hampshire
This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here. The Diamond Lounge was hopping for happy hour at Baltimore‘s Horseshoe Casino. …