This post highlights the best things to do in National Harbor, Maryland and has been updated for 2025. It includes a top 10 list, evening, free, and family-friendly activities, as well as annual seasonal events. When applicable, we’ve marked items that are free and/or kid-friendly. If you’re visiting from DC, be sure to check out […]
While offering some of our tours, we will sometimes pass by the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. With that in mind, we created this post is about how to visit the Tenement Museum in New York City, including getting tickets, directions, what you will see at the museum, and an analysis of reviews. What is […]
This post summarizes the July weather in Miami, with tips on what to wear, as well as things to do. As local tour guides, we know that July is one of the best times for walking tours, because there's usually a lot of great, sunny weather. And I am not just a tour guide. I'm […]
The District is home to many wonderful women-owned restaurants. These restaurants are perfect to visit during Women's History Month or any time of the year. These are a few of our favorites. They are open but require prior reservations! Lulu’s Winegarden on U Street Backyard envy, anyone? Co-owned by local husband and wife team, Brittany […]
This post is about the weather and what to wear in Nashville in April. As your tour guide and a former meteorologist, I use my weather expertise to ensure you're prepared for this month's conditions. April in Nashville features mostly comfortable Spring afternoons with cool nights. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to be around 68-70 […]
As local guides living in New York City, my colleagues and I love the option of using the NYC Ferry (formerly the East River Ferry) to travel around. The ferry service is a wonderful alternative to the subway since the views are a lot nicer and, in some cases, it's faster! Plus, at just $4.50 […]
This post is about things to do in the East Village, including free and nighttime activities, as well as where to eat, shop, and see art. The East Village is a great area to visit and is largely known for its history of immigration in NYC. But, it's also famous for its vibrant food scene, […]
There are so many great places to find just the right souvenir to bring home from your visit to Washington D.C. Here are a few places to check out when you’re looking to shop. 1. General Gift Shops: Abe’s Gifts D.C., Washington Welcome Center, and White House Gifts are the three best options for general […]
During the American Civil War, Georgetown was its own city, distinct from Washington. But it's municipal status was not the only thing separating it from the Union capital - Georgetown was full of Confederate sympathizers. From spies to soldiers, these "secesh" families lived next door to Union hospitals and boarding houses for officers in blue. […]
June in Miami is hot, humid, and wet. June is the second wettest month of the year just behind August. I'm here not just as a tour guide but also as a retired meteorologist, giving you reliable weather predictions for the month. Temperature Daytime high temperatures range from around 86-88 F (30-31 C) early in […]
This post is a 2-hour self-guided tour of things to see in the eastern half of Georgetown in Washington, DC. While you haven't officially left Washington, D.C., it sure feels like you have. Founded in 1751 as the Town of George, this was a small tobacco inspection port in the colony of Maryland. […]
This post is about the weather in June in Washington, DC, including average temperatures and rainfall as well as tips on what to wear and things to do. I am not just a tour guide, I'm also a retired meteorologist, putting my experience to good use to help you figure out what kind of […]
This post provides several options for luggage storage in and around DCA (Reagan) National Airport in Washington, DC. We include an option that will pick up and deliver your luggage to you. WHERE TO STORE LUGGAGE AT REAGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Unfortunately, TSA no longer allows lockers at airports in the United States, so you won’t […]
This post provides several options for luggage storage around Dulles International Airport when you visit Washington, DC including an option that will pick up and deliver your luggage to you. WHERE TO STORE LUGGAGE AT DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Unfortunately, TSA no longer allows lockers at airports in the United States, so you won’t find self-service […]
This post provides several options for luggage storage in and around Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC including an option that will pick up and deliver your luggage to you. WHERE TO STORE LUGGAGE AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY Unfortunately, due to strict security regulations, Arlington National Cemetery does not offer lockers or luggage storage. Arlington […]
This post provides several options for luggage storage in and around Union Station in Washington, DC including an option that will pick up and deliver your luggage to you. WHERE TO STORE LUGGAGE IN UNION STATION Union Station is the main (and really only) train station in Washington, DC. Unfortunately, it does not have any […]
