{"id":225,"date":"2015-06-03T18:02:37","date_gmt":"2015-06-03T22:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/?page_id=225"},"modified":"2025-08-04T22:58:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T02:58:37","slug":"life-in-dc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/life-in-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"Life in DC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-26-at-2.47.26-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1369 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-26-at-2.47.26-PM-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-26-at-2.47.26-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-26-at-2.47.26-PM-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-26-at-2.47.26-PM-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-26-at-2.47.26-PM-624x415.png 624w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-26-at-2.47.26-PM.png 1236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>You are living in one of the most exciting cities in the world ~ free museums, great transportation, world-class restaurants, many, many parks, two beautiful rivers, and a great nightlife. So get out there and explore! Here is a small collection of the people &amp; places that make DC so wonderful.<\/p>\n<p>Au Pairs in the Capital City (DCC) Cluster come from all over the world to make their home in some of the hippest neighborhoods in Washington, DC. Our clusters are located in the many neighborhoods of DC including Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Mt. Pleasant, The Wharf, Cleveland Park, Woodley Park and beyond. Metro (subway) and bus service are easy to use, but often it\u2019s just a short walk to many of the most popular restaurants in the city.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008080\">Find Out What&#8217;s Happening in DC<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are several resources that offer the latest insight in cultural events around the city.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/washington.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Washington.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; The city\u2019s official events guide, with big festivals and seasonal roundups.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/eventsdc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Events DC<\/a><\/span>\u00a0&#8211; From sports to culture, conferences to concerts, Events DC can connect you to a ton of things.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.edu\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Smithsonian<\/a><\/span>\u00a0&#8211; Check out what&#8217;s happening (indoors and outside) at all of the Smithsonian museums.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dclibrary.libnet.info\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">DC Public Library<\/span><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; From author talks to film screenings to craft nights, the library has a packed calendar.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/d\/dc--washington\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">Eventbrite DC<\/span><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; A good place to browse for last-minute plans and niche events.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.washingtonian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">Washingtonian<\/span><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; This calendar curates a bunch of local events including live music, food, festivals, and more.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/51st.news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The 51st<\/a><\/span>\u00a0&#8211; One of DC&#8217;s newest local news sources, their weekly email newsletter sends out a calendar of what is happening each week. Plus they include a weekly Civics roundup.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.730dc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">730DC<\/a><\/span> &#8211; A local website with a daily newsletter that includes a wonderful roundup of all kinds of events.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clockoutdc.com\/events\">Clockout DC<\/a> <\/span>&#8211; Discover upcoming hidden gem events in Washington, DC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008080\">Seasonal Activities in DC<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>(please check your social plans with your host family directly)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Washingtonian Magazine&#8217;s\u00a0<span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonian.com\/sections\/things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Things to Do<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Destination DC&#8217;s <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/washington.org\/find-dc-listings\/dc-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Events<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>About DC&#8217;s <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/dc.about.com\/od\/specialevents2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Festivals and Special Events\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\">Spring<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/spring-2019-in-washington-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spring in DC<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalcherryblossomfestival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Cherry Blossom Festival <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\">Summer<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/outdoor-movies-in-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Outdoor Movies in DC<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/summer-fun-for-dc-kids-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Summer Fun for DC Kids <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/celebrating-the-4th-of-july-in-dc-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Celebrating the 4th of July in DC <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/fair-season-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fair Season!<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\">Fall\/Autumn<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/celebrate-labor-day-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Celebrate Labor Day <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/2018-fall-fun-in-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fall Fun in DC<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\">Winter<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/winter-fun-for-dc-kids-2018-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Winter Fun for DC Kids <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/dcs-winter-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DC&#8217;s Winter Lights<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/christmas-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christmas <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/hanukkah-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hanukkah <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008080\">DC Guides<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/washington.org\/find-dc-listings\/attractions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Destination DC<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/do-you-have-your-dc-library-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Do You Have Your DC Library Card?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Washington City Paper&#8217;s<span style=\"color: #008080\"> <a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtoncitypaper.com\/bestofdc2019#\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best of DC <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Washingtonian Magazine&#8217;s <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonian.com\/sections\/things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Things to Do<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Washington Post&#8217;s <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/goingoutguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Going Out Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>About DC&#8217;s <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/dc.about.com\/od\/touristattractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Attractions &amp; Things to Do<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008080\">Explore (with and without the kids)<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/washington.org\/article\/kid-friendly-museums-hands-attractions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kid-Friendly Museums and Attractions<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/washington.org\/article\/100-free-things-family-friendly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">100 Free Things: Family-Friendly Edition<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/washington.org\/DC-guide-to\/family-friendly-restaurants-washington-dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Family-Friendly Restaurants<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008080\">Cluster Area Farmers Markets<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/www.columbiaheightscommunitymarketplace.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Columbia Heights Community Marketplace<\/a><\/span>\u00a0(Wed. 4-7:30 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1PM)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/www.farmersmarketonline.com\/fm\/ClevelandParkFarmersMarket.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cleveland Park Farmers Market<\/a> <\/span>(Sat. 8:30 AM-12:30 PM)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/freshfarm.org\/dupont-circle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FreshFarm Dupont Circle Farmers Market<\/a><\/span> (Sun. 8:30 AM-1:30 PM)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/marketsandmore.info\/markets\/bloomingdale-farmers-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">Markets &amp; More in Bloomingdale<\/span> <\/a>\u00a0(Sun. 9 AM-1 PM)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/marketsandmore.info\/markets\/14u-farmers-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Markets &amp; More at 14 &amp; U<\/a><\/span> (Sat. 9 AM-1 PM)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/mtpfm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mt. Pleasant Farmers&#8217; Market<\/a><\/span>\u00a0(Sat. 9 AM-1 PM)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/petworthcmarket.wordpress.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Petworth Community Market<\/a><\/span>\u00a0(Sat. 9 AM-1 PM)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/takomaparkmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">Takoma Park Market<\/span>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0(Sun. 10 AM-2 PM)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.udc.edu\/event\/farmers-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UDC Farmers Market<\/a> <\/span>(Sat. 8 AM-2 PM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008080\">Cluster Area Places for Kids<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bloombars.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bloombars<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>DC Public Library&#8217;s<span style=\"color: #008080\"> <a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dclibrary.org\/kids\/storytime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">story times<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and <span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dclibrary.org\/calendar?taxonomy_vocabulary_3_tid%5B%5D=51&amp;keys=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kid-friendly events<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gymboreeclasses.com\/en\/booker\/28838\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gymboree Play &amp; Music DC\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/www.magicground.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Magic Ground<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upshurstreetbooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Upshur Street Books<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008080\">Cluster Neighborhood Blogs<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cpcadc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cleveland Park Citizens Association<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/www.crestwood-dc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crestwood\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/www.foresthillsconnection.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forest Hills Connection<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/newcolumbiaheights.blogspot.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Columbia Heights<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/parkviewdc.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Park View, DC<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/www.shepherdpark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shepherd Park Citizens Association<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wpcaonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Woodley Park Community Association<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008080\">DC Media and Blogs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\">DC Kid\/Family Blogs<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/babyfriendlydc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baby Friendly DC<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dcthriftymom.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DC Thrifty Mom<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/kidfriendlydc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KidFriendly DC<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/nwwashington.macaronikid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Macaroni Kid NW Washington, DC<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/redtri.com\/dc-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Red Tricycle- DC Edition<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.our-kids.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our Kids<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\">DC City Blogs<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/dcist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DCist<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greatergreaterwashington.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Greater Greater Washington<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/www.popville.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PoPville<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\">DC Media<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"http:\/\/dcist.com\/2017\/11\/best_local_news_in_dc.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Best Ways to Get Local Media in DC<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtoncitypaper.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washington City Paper<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/regional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washington Post<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washingtonian Magazine<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008080\">Transportation<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/godcgo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">goDCgo<\/a><\/span> (DC transportation options)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/transitapp.com\/region\/washington-dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #008080\">Transit app<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(includes bike shares)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wmata.com\/schedules\/trip-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Metro Trip Planner (bus and subway)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/invite\/t8kf3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Uber<\/a><\/span> (first ride free with this link)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lyft.com\/rider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lyft<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080\"><a style=\"color: #008080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.car2go.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">car2go<\/a> <\/span>(smart car rental by the minute; initial membership fee)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-26-at-2.47.26-PM.png\"><\/a>You are living in one of the most exciting cities in the world ~ free museums, great transportation, world-class restaurants, many, many parks, two beautiful rivers, and a great nightlife. So get out there and explore! Here is a small collection of the people &amp; places that make DC so wonderful. 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