My first stop is Philly for two very important reasons: (1) despite it's proximity, I have never actually been and (2) one of my best friends from home just moved there. I'm only spending an overnight though so I want to make sure to pack in a few must-sees, including LOVE park (cheesy, I know), City Hall, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, and the stairs of Philadelphia's Museum of Art. And possibly, just possibly, an insignificant bite of a Philly cheesesteak.
From there I'll go to Washington, D.C. for a night to stay with a group of girlfriends that will have just moved in. I've already done the touristy things thanks to a National Student Leadership Conference in high school (I'm a nerd) so I'm looking forward to a few "off the beaten path" spots, such as the Georgetown waterfront, U street, and a super secret speakeasy. By the way, besides my personal photo above, the others are courtesy of the NY Times website.
Afterwards, it's off to Raleigh, North Carolina and the surrounding Research Triangle. I would like to visit Museum Park (pictured above), the Eco-Junk store, and Eno River State Park. Also, if at any point during this planning series that you think of something I should really see, eat, or do, please don't hesitate to let me know. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
As for the here and now, I'm looking forward to another packed week filled with Yoga at the Great Lawn, a French dinner with an old friend, my little brother's graduation, and an NYC-initiation celebration with AXO sisters. While eating dinner last night, (salmon raviolis and salad), and flipping through VegNews, I also couldn't help but think about Miss Snackface (good luck vibes, baby) who I also plan on passing the wonderful week with. I may be a child for my constant need of life's many excitements, but I like it :).
If there is time while you are in Raleigh, I can take you to Duke gardens as well if you want to go. It's in Durham, but it's so close to Raleigh that it's not a big deal at all to go.
ReplyDeleteYou should check out the Georgia Aquarium - I've heard it is amazing!
ReplyDeleteHere in DC, the U Street corridor is just a couple minutes from Adams Morgan, which has some unique restaurants, including Ethiopian (http://meskeremethiopianfood.com/); Nepalese (http://www.himalayanheritagedc.com/); Ghanian (http://www.ghanacafe.com/); and Lebanese (Old City Cafe), if you're looking for that sort of thing.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to go to Raleigh or DC but I do love Philly a lot! I was always too busy with my sister to do the things you've mentioned but it is such a wonderful food haven too. I wrote about some places we ate around my sisters graduation (and yours) that you could check out but since you are only there one night...I would definitely recommend Amada for some tapas...It was delicious!
ReplyDeleteRachel: That sounds beautiful! I'd love to :)
ReplyDeleteJaclyn @ carolina_vogue: Adding that to the list... thank you!
barncathollow: Um, amazing! I'm not sure which one to choose but not going to any is not an option ;).
claire: I will be looking back at those posts for sure. Yum, yum, yum :).