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The National Arboretum, just off Route 1, normally closes at 5 p.m., but there are some options to see it after hours this summer. Continue reading
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If you missed visiting the Tidal Basin this year or avoided it because you hate crowds, you can still enjoy the cherry blossoms around the Route 1 corridor, especially this year when the blooming season is one of the longest on record. Continue reading
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A Japanese mindfulness practice called “forest bathing” has become a hot new trend on the Route 1 corridor. Continue reading
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A boat house at Bladensburg Waterfront Park is home to several crew teams for local high schools and colleges and a community rowing school. Continue reading
If you miss heading down to the Tidal Basin in D.C. to see the cherry blossoms, there’s an even closer spot near the Route 1 corridor where you can enjoy the flowering cherry trees and other early spring blooms. Continue reading
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Whether you’re entertaining the kids, looking for an Instagram-ready backdrop, or just need a change of scenery, the Corinthian columns at the National Arboretum are a fun local outing just minutes away from the Route 1 corridor. Continue reading
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Residents along the Route 1 corridor now have another way to enjoy the outdoors during the pandemic, as the U.S. National Arboretum, at 3501 New York Avenue in Northeast D.C., has reopened with limited hours. Continue reading
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