The sudden appearance of springtime flowers never gets old! And neither does visiting the Tidal Basin during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. -Erin
DC
When travelling, I prefer to get around via public transportation. Not only do I get a first-hand idea of what it means to be local, I also might see some stunning public works, like the Washington D.C. metro. – Erin
Food trucks are a sight I didn’t expect when first visiting the National Mall, but given the number of tourists, seems like a complete necessity. The juxtaposition of accessible food with the nation’s Capitol, responsible for protecting basic necessities, is interesting.