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Creative Date Ideas for an Old School Date in DC

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The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Bronson Farr

Hey Bagels,
We’re close to wrapping up Throwback Week with a trip to the nation’s capitol, Washington DC. So far we’ve been to San Francisco, NYC, Boston, and LA. Here are some creative date ideas for you and your bagel if the line for the White House tour is too long.
Open City: With breakfast served all day and other delicious choices this DC diner is one to definitely make a trip to. It also has outdoor seating so be sure to take advantage of the summer weather while it lasts!

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Anyone order the French Toast?

The Family Drive-In Theatre: You can catch the latest summer movies at the The Family Drive-In Theatre, and the best part is there’s a double feature every night every Sunday through Thursday. Because there are so many new movies coming out this summer, movies showing at the drive-in vary from week to week. You can check which showtimes and purchase tickets here.

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The Family Theatre shows all the of the newest movies.

 

Fort Myer Bowling Center: looking for some old fashioned fun? Why not bowling? The upside to this spot is that shoe rentals are $2 and games are $3 each. But the downside it is on a military base and you have to go through a security checkpoint to get in. Not to worry though, the journey is well worth it because it is one of the best bowling alleys around.

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The bowling center at Fort Myer is also known as Strike Zone.

 

Best Summer Date Ideas: DC Festivals

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The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Bronson Farr

Hey Bagels,
This is our last post about summer festivals happening around the U.S. We previously posted about Chicago, San Francisco, LA, NYC, and Boston. Now we are in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C., and has some of the best summer date ideas waiting for you.
1) Northern Virginia Brewfest– Grabbing an ice cold Budweiser or Coors Light may be the perfect way to compliment a warm summer day, but not at the Northern Virginia Brewfest. This festival will feature more than 60 breweries from around the United States.

Best Summer Date ideas

Mad Fox Brewing Company is one of the many breweries that will be at the Northern Virginia Brewfest.

What: Northern Virginia Brewfest
Where: Morven Park (41793 Tutt Lane, Leesburg, VA, 20176)
When: Sat., June 22, 11am-9pm; Sun., June 23, 10am-7pm

2) Smithsonian’s Folklife Festival– Discover your roots at this rich, cultural festival happening on National Mall of the United States. With different cultures from across the world being showcased, there really is something for everyone. Entry into this event is free of charge.

Best Summer Date Ideas

Who doesn’t walk their camel at the Folklife festival?

What: Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Where: National Mall of the United States
When: Wed.-Sun., June 26-30 & July 3-7, 11am-5:30pm

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Top 5 ways to conquer the Capitol if you are new to DC

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The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

The series is back for how to get plugged into your new city! We talked about living in NYC, Boston, Chicago, and SF, and now it’s your turn, DC!
Let’s talk about how you can conquer DC with these 5 quintessential tips and tricks to maximizing the Capitol experience. And no, it doesn’t entail anything politically scandalous. But you might get hooked on reading and following these sites, so watch yourself.

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You’ll be so hooked on these sites, your friends will wonder why.

Concerts, Music, and Eargasms  – DCDecibel
Looking to get “in” with the concert scene in DC? Head over to DCDecibel, where 4 music fanatics of DC post about concerts happening in and around the Capitol. You’ll always know what’s going on tonight, tomorrow night, or even in 2 months from now, and with prices and locations. With shows from DC-based bands Paperhaus, Shark Week, and Young Rapids to ticket giveaways for big name concerts like Keith Urban, DCDecibel will fulfill all your concert-going needs.
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new to DC

Calling all Brunch-aholics – Bitches Who Brunch
Check out this sassy and totally awesome blog by Becca and Cori Sue, true Washingtonians who can help you navigate the brunch scene in DC to cure last night’s hangover and catch up with new friends. Men of CMB, we highly recommend using this website to impress your next date with your great taste in brunch hot spots and culinary skills in the kitchen.
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new to dc

For the eco-friendly (and broke) – Capital Bikeshare
New to DC & can’t afford a car? Capital Bikeshare has got your back – with 1800+ bikes and 200+ stations in the DC and VA area, you can conveniently check out a bike to get to work, run errands, and meet up with friends. Whether you need a bike for 1 day, random days, or all 365 days, Capital Bikeshare has many affordable options to accommodate all DC bikers.

P.S. Check out CabiTracker so you know where empty bike stations are located to park your bike!

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Kevin Spacey approved.

Fall in love with DC via WeLoveDC
Locally owned and curated by real DC locals (though all are writers, they all come from a diverse background of web designing, programming, secretary-ing), WeLoveDC blogs about all things DC. You’ll never go hungry for news and updates on DC sports, food, transit, and of course politics if you follow this site. Best of all, they have a section dedicated to food truck tracking, so you’ll literally never go hungry.

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All things artsy & free – Free in DC
For all things arts and culture, FreeinDC is the best blog source for checking out cool,  free, and affordable things to do in Washington DC, VA, or MD. Updated on the daily about events happening later that same night, FreeinDC will help you make the most out of DC and embrace spontaneity in your new city.

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Short on Jackson’s? Don’t sweat it. FreeinDC has got you covered with things you can do with Hamilton, Jefferson, and Washington.

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