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Here's your plan for paddling a boat around the Tidal Basin, enjoying iconic monument views. Watch the video 👇

$40 bucks for your boat ride; bring your own or buy snacks and drinks at the kiosk.

Paddle Boat ⛵ at the Tidal Basin🏛️🌸

Paddle boat on the Tidal Basin for unique monument views. It's a mild workout—bring water and enjoy sunset or daytime sights. Check traffic before heading out!

Check Traffic

✅ Before you go
• Check traffic, to gauge if you'll get there in time to get the sunset views you want or to gauge the weather you'll be paddling in! 

💪 tips
• It is a little workout, so bring hydration & take your time!

Check the traffic 🚦 

Grab your refreshments and snacks at the kiosk and for about 40 bucks,

take a paddle boat out into the tidal basin

and get a unique view of some of the most famous monuments in the National Mall

Hey studs, let's check out this brand new piercing studio location in Tysons Corner that just opened last month! The employees here are super helpful with walking you through the piercing process, helping you select your jewelry, and overall just guiding you and helping you relax before your piercing. Discount code below! 

NEW Piercing Studio in Tysons + Discount!

Get a stylish new ear piercing at the brand-new STUDS studio in Tysons Corner. Enjoy expert service, cute jewelry, and a discount on your next visit!

Ear Piercing

✅ Before you go
• Check out the info and discount code: joyraft.com/event/new-studs-piercing-studio-in-tysons-corner-joyraft-discount-mc-lean-1024725

💪 Pro tips
• Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also book an appointment! joyraft.com/event/new-studs-piercing-studio-in-tysons-corner-joyraft-discount-mc-lean-1024725
• They only use needles, never piercing guns! 
• You’ll need an ID for your appointment! 
• Located next to Nordstrom, around the corner from Mejuri and Aesop.

Visit the new STUDS location for your next piercing using my discount code below! 

let's check out this brand new piercing studio location

in Tyson's Corner that just opened last month.

My cousin just got her piercing here and it turned out great.

I also have a discount code for you in the info below.

walk you through the entire piercing process,

and overall just guide you and help you relax before your piercing.

the brand reimagining the expert ear piercing experience.

but selected some adorable gold hoops that they had in their store.

Their studio has a really cool design and there's also even some stress

balls that you can use to help you relax your nerves a bit.

The piercer was really friendly and made sure my

cousin was happy with the placement of the piercing.

He made sure it was aligned and even with her other current piercings as well.

The piercing for her third hole turned out great,

Hike to Hawksbill Mountain, Shenandoah National Park’s #1 tallest peak (4051’), and finish with their famous seasonal blackberry cobbler.

Shenandoahs Highest Peak & Blackberry Cobbler

Hike Hawksbill Mountain for a moderate, scenic trek to Shenandoah's highest peak with wide views, wildlife sightings, and an easy loop descent through wildflowers.

Mountain Hiking

• AllTrails:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/hawksbill-gap-loop?sh=el449u&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
• Even though it is Shenandoahs highest mountain, your car does most of the climbing.
• The entrance fee is $30 unless you have a parks pass. 

Hike Hawksbill Mountain

Indulge in Shenandoah’s signature blackberry cobbler or mile-high pie at Big Meadows Lodge, with an option for ice cream and scenic views from the deck.

Eat blackberry cobbler

• Blackberries are in season April-November and grow abundantly in the park.
• Prefer ice cream? The mile-high blackberry pie has an ice cream filling and meringue topping with the same blackberry flavors.
• If you’d rather not have a sit-down meal in the dining room, go downstairs to the New Market Tap Room. They have the blackberry pie as well as bar food and drinks. 
• Skyland’s dining room several miles north also has both the blackberry pie and cobbler. 

Eat blackberry cobbler or pie

With acres of wilderness and miles of trails,

Shenandoah National Park is like a gift that keeps on giving.

You'll take a day trip to hike the park's highest

mountain and reward yourself with their seasonal signature blackberry cobbler.

you'll have a moderate rocky ascent to Byrd's Nest shelter on the right.

table or continue on to the observation platform.

It's a beautiful wide open space where you can

watch birds of prey swooping over incredible views.

Now drive 5 miles south to Big Meadows Lodge,

where you'll order the delicious blackberry cobbler a la mode.

the warm tart blackberry filling with the cold

Enjoy one last view from the lodge deck before heading home.

The weather is so nice out and before it gets cold, you have to visit this waterfront restaurant. They're serving up mango slushies and boozy slushies, as well as sonny's pizza which is always so tasty.

Waterfront Spot w. Boozy Slushies + Pizza🍕🍹

Enjoy waterfront views, frozen slushies, and delicious Sonny’s Pizza at Catboat Pizza Bar in Alexandria—perfect for a sunny, relaxing day by the river.

Pizza & Slushies

✅ Before you go
• Check out their website and menu: https://www.catboatpizzabar.com

💪 Pro tips
• Follow @catboat_pizzabar on Instagram for more info and updates: https://www.instagram.com/catboat_pizzabar?igsh=NHhxeXpnNm9pNDE5

Visit Catboat Pizza Bar in Alexandria for waterfront views, Sonny’s pizza, and slushies! 

you have to visit this waterfront restaurant.

They're serving up frozen mango slushies and boozy slushies,

You can sip your drinks right on the water,

or even their indoor space if the weather isn't the best.

It's even dog friendly and they also have so many different wine and beer options.

You will absolutely love visiting here on a sunny day.

Check out Catboat Pizza in Alexandria soon.

Here's your plan for a free rooftop sunset party with wine discounts and great views. Watch the video 👇

Beautiful weather and a free sunset rooftop party? Yes, please. Enjoy rooftop sunset with monument views, sophisticated wine for less, and a soundtrack to match.

FREE Rooftop Sunset Party w. Wine Discounts🌅

Sip discounted wine with sunset views at Pour Decisions Wednesdays, then enjoy dinner at No Goodbyes in The Line Hotel, Adams Morgan.

Rooftop wine party

✅ Before you go
• Check out the information for the Pour Decisions Wednesday rooftop parties: https://joyraft.com/event/pour-decision-wednesday-at-the-line-hotel-washington-1024475
• Make a reservation for No Goodbyes: https://www.thelinehotel.com/dc/restaurants-bars/no-goodbyes/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22909546695&gbraid=0AAAAADNH8yU99r4heWk_VfeIxvkqOGW11&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzt_FBhCEARIsAJGFWVnMEQYzx3_6QtJzrZx5BY2jMwiLMh75MWJx-ppl8q9w_w_HdzQmM0waAu6gEALw_wcB

💪 Pro tips
• Happy Hour at No Goodbyes is from 3-7 PM on Sunday-Friday! On Saturdays, it’s 2-7 PM. https://www.thelinehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/07/08181414/Happy-Hour-6.30-Final.pdf
• The Pour Decisions Wednesday events is every Wednesday in the summer and occurs through the end of September. 

Enjoy the Pour Decisions Wednesday rooftop events and dinner at The Line Hotel in DC

Beautiful warm weather and a free rooftop party every week.

Enjoy rooftop sunsets with monument views,

and a soundtrack to match at this weekly party on a DC rooftop.

Then grab dinner at this stunning restaurant that

features locally sourced food and happy hour deals.

Head to the weekly Pour Decisions event every Wednesday on

the rooftop of the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan,

This event is completely free to attend throughout the summer until the

End of September and features discounts on their wine and wine bottles.

There's always something cool happening at this rooftop.

with some insightful discussions and networking opportunities,

The interior of the restaurant and hotel is so sleek and modern,

the food is also so delicious and really filling.

We love the bolognese and the roasted half chicken.

Share this with your friends and make it to a pour Decisions Wednesday soon.