How many times do we find ourselves saying that?

There is so much to do in the Washington DC metropolitan area, its actually somewhat amazing. As a transplanted New Yorker I have to admit its not like the Big Apple yet there are many options.

If you don’t mind driving or drive and metro into DC you could spend a day every weekend for months without repeating anything.  From art to history to music and more the capital and its suburbs probably has more than most realize.

You could start your day at the Spy Museum grab some lunch and stroll around the Smithsonian Castle, have a nice dinner at Ebbitts or La Tosca then go to a show at the Ford’s  Theatre.

If you don’t want to leave Virginia, try the Patriot Center, Amy Grant will be playing there in August.

A few tips about visiting Washington DC

1) Avoid holidays and Cherry Blossom season if you don’t like crowds.

2) The Metro will get you around fairly well and there are  a couple of circular route buses that are inexpensive and easy to use. Driving into Washington can be frustrating and confusing, the traffic circles get the best of us.

3) Except for Georgetown the city is usually closed by about 6pm. Although after dark can be good for visiting some of the monuments.

Take time to explore the world around you, fun is right around the corner.

If you do want to visit New York, keep in mind there is more to the city than Manhattan. Take a trip to Brooklyn and check out the wonderful places to shop and eat. Per Leisure & Travel magazine, Atlantic Ave is a new hotspot and less than a mile from there is Bark, hot dogs with a gourmet touch, on the New York Magazine Thrilllist.

Travel is medicine for the heart, mind and soul.

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