Author Archives: Nick McAfee

Literally 2 for the Price of 1: The Food and Drink of the Charles Village Pub

by Nick McAfee During happy hour earlier this week, I paid a long overdue visit to the Charles Village Pub. Unassuming in appearance, the CVP (as locals call it) provided a fantastic experience far exceeding my expectations. It started when

Literally 2 for the Price of 1: The Food and Drink of the Charles Village Pub

by Nick McAfee During happy hour earlier this week, I paid a long overdue visit to the Charles Village Pub. Unassuming in appearance, the CVP (as locals call it) provided a fantastic experience far exceeding my expectations. It started when

Like Sharks? Get an Early Peek at the National Aquarium’s new exhibit.

by Nick McAfee The first of twenty Blacktip Reef Sharks was released into the new exhibit today, over a week before official opening on August 8th.  The new exhibit will be almost complete by end of day and will feature

Like Sharks? Get an Early Peek at the National Aquarium’s new exhibit.

by Nick McAfee The first of twenty Blacktip Reef Sharks was released into the new exhibit today, over a week before official opening on August 8th.  The new exhibit will be almost complete by end of day and will feature

How to Relax in the Capital, or Jazz in the Garden

by Nick McAfee While the location itself might be overrated, Jazz in the Garden on Friday nights is not. Famous to a small but loyal crowd and seldom frequented by tourists, Jazz in the Park is a must see if you

How to Relax in the Capital, or Jazz in the Garden

by Nick McAfee While the location itself might be overrated, Jazz in the Garden on Friday nights is not. Famous to a small but loyal crowd and seldom frequented by tourists, Jazz in the Park is a must see if you

Event Bulletin: Drink the District

by Nick McAfee   If you are over 21, live in the DC metro and happen to like beer then Drink the District is the place to be this weekend (there are both Saturday and Sunday sessions).  With over 50

Event Bulletin: Drink the District

by Nick McAfee   If you are over 21, live in the DC metro and happen to like beer then Drink the District is the place to be this weekend (there are both Saturday and Sunday sessions).  With over 50

“Help! Please free me!” An Afternoon at the Sculpture Garden

by Nick McAfee. In theory this should be a really cool place and the National Gallery of Art also wants to make you think that it is. But some places just can’t live up to their hype; the sculpture garden

“Help! Please free me!” An Afternoon at the Sculpture Garden

by Nick McAfee. In theory this should be a really cool place and the National Gallery of Art also wants to make you think that it is. But some places just can’t live up to their hype; the sculpture garden

Going to NMNH? Goodbye crowds, hello dead people!

by Nick McAfee The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is a popular tourist destination and a great place to go at any age. Although there are portions that target younger audiences, the older you are the more you will

Going to NMNH? Goodbye crowds, hello dead people!

by Nick McAfee The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is a popular tourist destination and a great place to go at any age. Although there are portions that target younger audiences, the older you are the more you will

How to Get the Most from a Visit to Kings Dominion!

by Nick McAfee It might be almost half a tank of gas away, but the high octane fun available at Kings Dominion is worth every drop of fuel burned to get there. There are some tricks for making Kings Dominion

How to Get the Most from a Visit to Kings Dominion!

by Nick McAfee It might be almost half a tank of gas away, but the high octane fun available at Kings Dominion is worth every drop of fuel burned to get there. There are some tricks for making Kings Dominion