Washington National Cathedral

2022 was the year of a lot of travel redemption for most of us, but it was also the year I had to turn down trips to Portugal, Spain, and Paris, as well as have a trip to New Orleans cancelled due to Covid. But thankfully that didn’t stop me from a spring road trip to Texas, a few summer days in DC, two trips to Disney World, and lots of Tennessee day trips in between. Enjoy this travel journal of 350 (!!!) places, including: 🖼️ 42 Museums, Gardens, and Attractions ☕️ 50 Coffee Shops 🍽️ 99 Restaurants, Bakeries, and Food Trucks 🛏️ 38 Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, and Airbnbs ✨ and a whole bunch more! Scroll to the bottom for my favorites of the year!

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Washington DC! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things DC for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of: ☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries 🌮 Local cuisine 🏛️ Museums of all kinds 🌳 Gardens & parks 🛏️ Boutique hotels 🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access! *Great public transportation; I suggest getting Metro Pass.

If you are looking to plan a trip to Washington DC during Cherry Blossom season, then this ultimate guide is for you! I LOVE Cherry Blossom season, and as someone who visits Washington DC each year multiple times during Cherry Blossom season, I put together this guide to share some of my favorite spots and recommendations for the best places to see the best blooms around town and nearby in Virginia and Maryland. Fun Fact: There are actually many types of Cherry Blossom Trees in Washington DC that bloom starting late February into April. This guide is in both a list form and interactive map, and showcases where to find: *Okame Cherry Blossoms (first blooms of the season) *Yoshino Cherry Blossoms (around Tidal Basin) *Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms *Other Cherry Blossoms Varieties (like Weeping Higan) *Getting Around DC *Where to Stay **BONUS: Saucer & Star Magnolias around town (these bloom during Cherry Blossom season and not to be missed! If are planning to visit New York City during Cherry Blossom season, make sure to check out my 'Ultimate New York City Cherry Blossom Guide' to find the best blooms in NYC and when to see them. You can also find me on Instagram & TikTok at @adventuressashley for Spring bloom inspiration and tips!