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Historic Monuments To Visit On Veteran’s Day 2020
Among the best ways to pay tribute to our nation’s veterans is by visiting a military monument or memorial. With Veteran’s Day fast approaching, it might be a good time to start planning on where to go to pay your respects to those who have made enormous sacrifices while defending our country. While many national monuments and memorials may be too far to visit, there’s bound to be a place in your area where you can pay your respects on this important federal holiday. Bunker Hill Monument Monument Square Charleston, MA 02129 (617) 242-5601 https://www.nps.gov/bost.htm Current Status: Bunker Hill Museum is open on a modified basis.…
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Five Places To Honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is just around the corner and people across the nation are busy making final preparations for a number of special events. Held annually on the third Monday of January, MLK Day marks the birthday of Dr. King. However, the federal holiday is also intended to celebrate the life and legacy of the most important civil rights leader in American history. Although events in 2018 in observing MLK 50 were profoundly significant, this year’s holiday is also important as it marks the 25th anniversary of the MLK Day of Service, a day of volunteer service across the country. See where the best places are to honor…
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Where To Dine In The Fabulous Northern Virginia Wine Country
Just an hour’s drive from the nation’s capital, Northern Virginia’s Wine Country is truly an amazing experience to behold. And with October designated as Virginia Wine Month amid a vivid fall foliage nearing peak colors, it’s definitely one of the best times of the year to enjoy one of the state’s most prominent wine regions, particularly in Fauquier and Loudoun counties. But visitors should definitely not overlook the incredible diversity of dining options to pair with a fine bottle of local wine. Regardless if it’s a day trip or better yet, an overnight stay, here are five top recommendations, along with two very special bonus selections to dine within the…
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DC – Alexandria, Virginia Public Transportation Options
When many travelers come to Washington DC, they’ll often include a trip to Arlington, Virginia to see popular attractions like the Arlington National Cemetery, US Marine Corps War Memorial and the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. But the nearby City of Alexandria definitely shouldn’t be overlooked as a side trip from the nation’s capital or better yet, as an extended vacation destination. The following are public transportation options between the nation’s capital and easily one of the very best small cities in America. Metrorail There are several ways to get to Alexandria from Washington DC and perhaps the easiest way is with the Metrorail system, a part of the Washington Metropolitan…
