I’m linking-up with DC area bloggers Courtney at Eat Pray Run DC, Cynthia at You Signed Up for What?!, and Mar at Mar on the Run for Friday Five as usual! This week’s theme is Five Favorite Summer Activities.
Last summer, I was still working at my fellowship and enrolled in graduate classes at night so it’s safe to say, I am looking forward to a summer free of homework. Here are a few of my favorite summer activities, which I plan on enjoying whole-heartedly these next few months:
- NoMa Summer Screen. Summer Screen is a free, outdoor film series that takes place every Wednesday evening in NoMa from now until the end of the summer. You just need a blanket, an optional picnic or a little time and money to visit a food truck parked nearby. I’m most looking forward to Singing in the Rain and snacking on a Pho Wheels creation 🙂 I used to have to run over from my evening class in Foggy Bottom, but I plan on getting there a little early this year and staking out a great spot.
- Eat Outdoors. This is the kind of season that draws me to choose new restaurants in relation to how nice their outdoor patio/open windows look. It rarely disappoints. I cannot be the only person who does this. I think Truckeroo might also fall under this category — AKA food truck heaven.
- Cheer on the Nationals/DC United. There are few things that feel like summer as much as trip to see the Nats play at Nationals Park in the Navy Yard. Also, if you live in DC, like soccer, and haven’t gone to see DC United —- do it! Just make sure you buy your tickets to sit with La Barra Brava. You won’t regret it. Just know they throw beer when the team scores…so choose that outfit wisely. It is outrageously fun. Get there early to join the march and chanting into the stadium from the tailgate area.
- Travel. This will be my first official wedding season, and I’ll be traveling home to Ohio for two of them, and I cannot wait to celebrate the happy couples. I’ll also by flying to Chicago later this month and am planning a few smaller trips nearby, including Baltimore to see the Orioles play the Detroit Tigers (my sudo-hometown team).
- Play Tourist. I’m looking forward to visiting a few Smithsonian museums I haven’t seen in a while, trying new restaurants and crossing some things off of my DC-to-do-list, including a trip to the top of the Washington Monument. I’d also like to visit Meridien Hill Park for free weekend yoga and the National Zoo (complete with a lemon ice).
What are you favorite summer activities? Any DC suggestions?
Victoria, I love that y’all have a summer movie series, too; I think these are SO much fun! I’m really excited for you, now that you have a homework-free summer; that’s got to be such a relief. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Thank you, Tara! You’re so kind; it really is going to be a great homework-free summer 🙂 I hope you had a great weekend!!!
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I love dining outdoors. A nice breeze, a cold beer, the meal tastes so much better! Especially if I’ve been sitting inside at work all day. That ice cream sandwich picture is making me drool!
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You’ve got it! All of those things make for a perfect meal. And that photo always makes me crave another! 🙂 It was sooo good.
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Great list. I love getting outdoors. Always a good time to go see a baseball game or soccer match, though I’m a member of Sons of Ben, so I don’t believe you’d want me sitting with you 😉
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Haha! Just happy to chat with another soccer fan 🙂
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Eating outside is on my list too! I love finding new-to-me restaurants with great patios!
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Absolutely! I’ve found so many new favorite places that way!
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Kayak down by Nationals Park or in Georgetown! And come to Baltimore for a day trip!
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Yes! I need to try kayaking soon. Maybe even stand-up paddle boards in Georgetown!
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I would love to attend one of the DC movie series this year. I haven’t visited Yards Park so I would like to get down there and see a game
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I totally recommend both! Worth it 🙂
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I love eating outdoors! I also can’t wait to play tourist as my daughter gets older. She already loves going to the zoo but I’m sure she’ll enjoy the museums as well. I love the Natural History Museum!
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That’s my favorite museum! The best part of free admission is that you can enjoy as much or as little as you want on each trip, and you can always come back for more.
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