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Here's your plan for a scenic hike to waterfall overlooks followed by tasty homemade ice cream. Watch the video 👇

You’ll start your day with a moderate hike along a stream and the tops of cliffs, with incredible views of the Potomac, then take a snack break at a scenic falls overlook, before cooling off with ice cream

Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hike + Homemade 🍦 

Embark on a scenic hike along Difficult Run Stream Valley Trail to discover stunning Potomac views and picturesque falls. Wear your hiking boots for this rocky adventure.

Waterfall Hiking

✅ Before you go
• Open daily from 7AM - dusk 
• Bring plenty of water and snacks - there are great picnic spots! 
• Decide if you want to do the 5 mile loop: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/great-falls-park-from-difficult-run or a shorter hike: https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/virginia/great-falls-park
• Skip this part and head straight to Great Falls Park to visit the overlooks and do an easier hike. Entry fee is $20 per car, cash or card

💪 Pro tips
• Come early, so it’s less crowded 
• Dogs are welcome on-leash
• We did the Great Falls from Difficult Run hike *counterclockwise* and it took us about 2 hours (5 mile loop)
• Keep GPS open - it’s easy to miss a turn and lose the trail
• First few miles are rocky with moderate inclines, so wear your hiking boots! 

Hike Ridge to River Trail

At Great Falls Creamery, enjoy homemade ice cream in a variety of flavors, along with local baked goods and other products. Open daily with extended hours on weekends.

Homemade Ice Cream

✅ Before you go
• Open daily until 8pm, and 9pm on weekends 

💪 Pro tips
• They sell pints and quarts of ice cream to go, and tons of local products - the pies, cookies, brownies, and bread all looked delicious!
• They also have soft-serve, if that’s your groove thang!
• Our fave flavors: Banana Cream Pie, Apple Pie, and Peanut Butter 
• Leave some time to walk around afterwards - if you skipped lunch (like us) stop by any of the local restaurants

Grab homemade ice cream 

I've got you! Follow me on this scenic hike to the overlooks at Great Falls Park.

Then grab some ice cream as your reward. 

You'll start at difficult run parking lot. It's small, so arrive early. 

The hike starts at the back of the lot, taking you along Difficult Run.

kick off your shoes and wade in the water - like this cute pup showing off his swimming!

Continue uphill and emerge from the forest for epic views of the Potomac.

Find a rock for a quick rest stop and enjoy your snacks.

If you're clumsy, like me, wear your boots and watch your step as you climb the rocks.

Adventure seekers come to Great Falls to rock climb

and whitewater kayak. Most come for the falls.

Three overlooks give you stunning views of the cascading falls below. 

When you're ready, use your GPS to follow the trail right back to the parking lot.

Hop in the car and drive 7 minutes to Great Falls Creamery.

A local family owned ice cream shop. They have so many unique flavors to choose from.

You can also pick up some fresh milk, eggs, cheese,

You deserve it after your hard work on the trails!

All you have to do is grab your hiking buddy and pick a date soon!

It has been raining every single day this summer, so it's time to find some cozy indoor activities. I love an interactive experience and activity and this spot is so fun because you can create your own necklace and your own candle with your favorite scents! 

Rainy Day Activity Idea: Candles & Charm Bar!

Create your own custom candle and design a personalized necklace at District Candle Lab & Fawne, a fun hands-on activity for a cozy day in Mosaic District.

Candle & Jewelry Making

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation for candle making: https://districtcandlelab.com

💪 Pro tips
• Fawne charm bar is walk in only! 
• NEW location at Mosaic District in Virginia! 
• More info here: https://joyraft.com/event/district-candle-lab-and-fawne-candle-and-charm-bar-in-noma-washington-1012120

Make your own candles and customize your own jewelry at District Candle Lab & Fawne

It has been raining every single day this summer,

so it's time to find some cozy indoor activities.

I love an interactive experience and activity,

and this spot is so fun because you can create your

very own necklaces and your own candles with your favorite scents.

I absolutely love the necklaces I've made at this spot

and a brand new location in Mosaic District,

date where we first started with making our own candles,

we sniffed their whole wall of different scent offerings,

and it was so difficult to decide our favorite scents.

District Candle Lab always has so many seasonal scents,

Our candle tender walked us through every step and helped

us with pouring the hot candle wax and scents in.

my mom and I customized our very own necklaces at the Charm bar.

They have so many cute charms and chains.

Save this for your next rainy day activity.

Here's your plan for enjoying free handcrafted coffee every Monday at Capital One Cafe. Watch the video 👇

capital one cafe is offering free handcrafted beverages every monday this MLB season! 

free coffee every monday☕️

Score a free handcrafted beverage every Monday this MLB season at Capital One Café in Georgetown—just add the digital pass to your wallet before you go!

Coffee at cafe

✅ Before you go
• download your free pass here: 
• https://coffree.capitalone.com/sms/?mc=SM&cid=2mxztzn8ju Digital Coffree Card


head to capital one cafe 

There's free coffee every single Monday at the

Capital One Cafe from now until September 22nd.

Just add your phone number to this link to get the pass added to your digital wallet.

order any handcrafted beverage and enjoy for the rest of the summer.

Here's your plan for enjoying $2 mimosas, tasty brunch, happy hour, and lively rooftop nights. Watch the video 👇

$2 mimosas on a rooftop? Catch me here all summer long! By day, this newly opened rooftop is serving up your favorite brunch menu items and great drink deals. At night, the rooftop and bar comes alive with drinks, live DJs, and music.

NEW Rooftop w. $2 Mimosas + Happy Hour! 🥂

Sip $2 mimosas and enjoy brunch or lively nights with DJs on the new Rooftop Recess in Clarendon, Arlington. Happy hour deals weekdays!

Brunch & Happy Hour

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation: https://www.rooftoprecess.com/reservations
• Check out their menus, location, hours, and more: https://www.rooftoprecess.com

💪 Pro tips
• Rooftop recess also has happy hour from Monday through Friday 3 PM to 6 PM, where you can get $3 off all draft beers, specialty cocktails, and appetizers plus $7 house wine by the glass.
• Follow @rooftoprecess on Instagram for more info and updates: https://www.instagram.com/rooftoprecess?igsh=a3NiaG84NzA3dTdq

Visit the newly opened Rooftop Recess for $2 mimosas, brunch, and happy hour. 

this newly opened rooftop is serving up your favorite brunch menu items and drinks.

the rooftop and bar comes alive with drinks,

Head to the newly opened rooftop recess in Arlington,

This is a great spot for brunch and to watch your favorite sports on live TV.

We got the short rib hash with the poached egg on top,

brew martini and of course some $2 mimosas to enjoy on the rooftop.

Rooftop Recess also has happy hour from Monday through Friday at 3

p.m. to 6 p.m. where you can get $3 off their beers,

It's definitely a fun spot to go out with lots of drinks,

Share this brunch or nighttime plan with your friends and make it happen soon.

Here's your plan for exploring 100+ whiskeys, sipping unique cocktails, and enjoying nearby food spots. Watch the video 👇

Time for some whiskey business! Visit this brand new whiskey tasting room with over 100 whiskey expressions in a beautiful setting. They have so many different expertly crafted whiskey cocktails, including a peanut butter whiskey espresso martini, and it’s also surrounded by so many food options.

NEW Whiskey Tasting Room w. Cocktails! 🥃🍸

Discover over 100 whiskey varieties and creative cocktails at the Whiskey Revolution Tasting Room inside Gaylord National's stunning atrium.

Whiskey Tasting & Cocktails

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation or walk in: https://www.taptastego.com/WASGN/outlet/order/f0242255-892d-41b4-a961-a5040d3731d0
• Check out their info, hours, menu, and more! https://www.taptastego.com/WASGN/outlet/order/f0242255-892d-41b4-a961-a5040d3731d0

💪 Pro tips
• This tasting room has more than 100 different expressions of whiskey! 
• I loved the peanut butter whiskey espresso martini! 
• Follow @gaylordnational on Instagram for more info and updates: https://www.instagram.com/gaylordnational?igsh=MTRvcHV2b2k1Y28yag==

Visit the brand new Whiskey Revolution Tasting Room in the beautiful Gaylord National Atrium

Visit this brand new whiskey tasting room with

over 100 whiskey expressions in a beautiful setting.

They have so many expertly crafted whiskey cocktails,

including a peanut butter whiskey espresso martini,

and it's also surrounded by so many food options.

nestled in Gaylord National's iconic atrium,

the new Whiskey Revolution tasting room is a place where enthusiasts

and newcomers alike can explore more than 100 different expressions.

I got to attend the opening celebration and

try a ton of Gaylord Nationals food offerings,

as well as a lot of their cocktails and whiskeys,

ranging from bourbons to scotches and whiskey.

You're guided by their knowledgeable staff who will serve the perfect pour 

you can also indulge in expertly crafted whiskey cocktails.

My absolute favorite was the peanut butter whiskey Espresso martini.

Pair this with one of the many different restaurants

in Gaylord National for the perfect night out.