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dumbarton oaks
bishop's garden at the national cathedral jamaican ice cream shops in wheaton the perfectly landscaped little gardens in front of the row houses along p and q in georgetown teaism's salty oak cookies and bento boxes ice skating rink on the mall |
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Go Go music. One of the few things that can be said to have originated here. I grew up in DC and couldn't believe when I went off to college that people outside of DC didn't know what it was.
For those that don't know, it's a music genre that comes from the drumming of upside-down big plastic paint cans. You used to see them a lot more on the streets. |
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Jim Vance is an icon, he has been up and down and it is well documented and he talks about it. Hats off to someone like that vs someone who claims they have no issues. His tribute to George Michael was amazing. We are so fortunate to have great newscasters. I have been here for 98% of my life and my list includes The Cherry Blossoms in Kenwood Great Falls- both sides Arlington Cemetery National Building Museum Driving around DC at 2 am-have not done that in ages What Abe Polin did for DC Close to the bay In terms of how green it is, every time we have a person come from out of town they say how green it is, they did not expect that. |
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I also love that DC has it's own rhythm. Love Rare Essence, Hugabucks and Junkyard and that all girl go go band from the 90s. |
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I've lived here for 10 years, it was the first place I thought of when deciding where to get a job after grad school. What I love about it:
-three airports to choose from, and so many direct flights home for me and DH -the Cherry Blossoms of course (I have been every year since I live here!) -the metro -the diversity (one goes to the playground and hears 5 different languages being spoken to the little ones) -the free museums, particularly the National Gallery -all the cool things to do for visitors, we can keep everyone entertained -the weather (love that we get snow but not all winter, fall here is glorious) -the Bethesda and E-street movie theaters -filmfest DC -the awe that walking around the monuments still inspires in me If I ever moved from here it would have to be to Europe, where DH is from. There is no other place in this country that I like better. |
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No billboards. Didn't notice that until someone who grew up here pointed it out to me. It's so refreshing to drive and not have billboards cluttering up the scenery.
So many amazing public schools here. I know they're not perfect, and I hate the testing, but they are so good compared to so many other places in the US. And as someone who lived in CA for many many years, I have to say that I love the fact that people are generally not as friendly (up front at least) as they are in CA. Really. I've rarely wondered where I stand with friends and acquaintances I've made here. I hate to generalize about either area, because they are wonderful in different ways, but it's not so superficial here, and I appreciate that. |
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I even love the humidity! I was born in the old Foggy Bottom hospital, now torn down and rebuilt, so I'm a total native.
The relatively small size of the city - easy to get everywhere. All of the historic buildings - to list just a few, the Archives, the National Gallery of Art and the Freer, all the Smithsonian museums, especially the Udvar-Hazy Annex and the Museums of Natural History and American History. The National Zoo! The Metro The fireworks on the Mall The Pentagon The memorials and the Reflecting Pool The high percentage of interesting people with high energy The public schools The incredible job opportunities The ability to get anywhere in the world from Dulles |
Anonymous
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It's a beautiful city.
There's always something going on. No skyscrapers. Interesting, educated people that don't focus on material things. Lots of stuff to do with kids. I can live within the city limits with a 25 minute drive to work and yet my neighborhood is very safe and suburbanish. |
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Diane Rehm.
Lot's of really smart, passionate people. The trees. Walking paths. Free stuff going on all the time. |
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| Ben's Chili Bowl. |
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Really, can you provide a name and address of one of the locations. I would so drive out there tomorrow. |
Anonymous
| I moved here from NYC so am not easily impressed but I have to agree with others about the green space in DC. Where else can you live in the "city" with all of its amenities and still feel like you are in the burbs. Last night we were sitting on our back porch listening to the birds chirping and the wind rustling the leaves of the trees and shrubs in the backyard and I turned to my husband and remarked how we would have had to move to Westchester or Fairfield country to get the same if we had stayed in NY. 10 minutes later (when we got sick of all the nature), we all walked the two blocks to our local Starbucks to get some libations and snacks - how cool is that? |
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http://www.yelp.com/biz/tropical-ice-cream-cafe-silver-spring |
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Yes! It's like a secret magical garden! |
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The timing of this thread is perfect because I am trying to see all the great things about DC so I can fight my restlessness to move to NY. Here are my favorites:
--I love how you can live in the middle of the city and take advantage of all that the city can offer but still have a backyard and access to nature. In NYC, you really have to choose between urban and suburban living. --The city is incredibly kid friendly. Museums, parks, parades, festivals, and many libraries. --Many universities in the area really add to the culture and it is great to live in an area where education is really valued --There are so many day trips to venture to from DC --Access to multiple airports --Nice variety of ethnic restaurants to choose from |