Washingtonians Are the Third-Worst Drivers in Rain and Snow in the US
It’s a common refrain: Drivers in Washington flake out when it snows. But is it true? According to Allstate Insurance’s 2018 Best Drivers Report, yes. In a ranking of 200 cities, adjusted for...
View Article12 Great Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Around DC
Canal Park Loop around this figure-eight-shaped rink near Nats Park and, afterward, check out the seasonal flavors at nearby Ice Cream Jubilee. 200 M St., SE; 202-850-0859. C&O Canal One silver...
View Article3 Tips for Hosting the Best Game Night Ever
Board games are bigger than ever, and hosting your own game night is a great activity for cold winter evenings. Kathleen Donahue, owner of Labyrinth Games & Puzzles on Capitol Hill, shares some...
View ArticleSnow Day? Here Are 4 Things to Do with Kids in DC
The kids are treating your sofa like a bouncy house? Smithsonian play areas let them burn off energy while learning. In the National Air and Space Museum’s How Things Fly gallery, children can look at...
View Article5 Soul-Satisfying Soups That You Can Order From Your Bed
You just got home from work. You’re freezing. Problem is the fridge is bare. Here are our five favorite delivery soups to cozy up with, preferably on your couch. Maketto’s Pork Noodle Soup Why you...
View ArticleDrink Like a Royal at These DC Tearooms
Afternoon tea isn’t just a dainty activity for little girls or bridal parties. It’s also a nice way to linger over a light midafternoon meal. Here are two good spots for a proper tea year-round. Tucked...
View Article3 Ways to Crush the Competition at Your Next Snowball Fight
It’s become a thing for hundreds, if not thousands, of people to mass in Dupont Circle after a big winter storm for a snowball fight. Want to join in? Here are four tips. 1. Nervous about getting...
View ArticleThe People Who Still Have to Work When Washington Has a Snow Day
Gregory Hutchings Jr. Alexandria schools superintendent “I’m sitting up tracking the storm like anyone else. Sometimes the forecasts are right and sometimes not. One degree can mean we wake up to a few...
View ArticleThe Most Charming Outdoor Bar and Restaurant Setups Around DC This Winter
This winter already feels long, which is why we’ve been craving a hot drink by an ever hotter fire. These bars and restaurants around DC have gone beyond the usual patio heaters with cozy outdoor...
View ArticleThe Best Places to Drink by a Fire Around DC
Nothing beats relaxing by a fire in winter—except maybe that hot cocktail you’ll be sipping. Here are our favorite indoor hearths (all wood-burning) and winter patio destinations. Cozy up indoors Bar...
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