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Updating and recycling this 48 Hours in Frederick, Maryland feature from last year because it’s a great time to go! Only a 1-hour drive from DC, this is the perfect day trip or weekend getaway.
Comment “48” for a direct link to my Substack article on this, which includes the full guide with more information.
Day 1 (Saturday):
Pastries at
Explore downtown
Lunch at
Explore the Carroll Creek district on your way to some breweries, including and
Check in to the incredible and finish the day with a dinner at the gorgeous
Day 2 (Sunday):
Coffee at
Hike around Catoctin Mountain Park (only a 20 min drive from downtown)
Grab lunch at (this was a top 3 pizza of my life 🤯)
Explore Baker Park
Grab a burger from and a beer from before heading back to DC 👋
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03/30/2026
My personal 5 favorites from March ⏪
The NEW is officially opening June 26! Grab your tickets online 🎟️
I got a sneak peak of what’s to come at the new National Geographic Museum of Exploration, and you’re going to love it.
🥘 Explorers Eatery - global food hall with five rotating cuisines: Italy, Morocco, Peru, Vietnam, and the U.S.
✨ Under the Stars ceiling showing the exact night sky from January 13, 1888 - the day the National Geographic Society was founded
🌱 Courtyard with six biome planters that transforms into an ocean experience at night
📸 Photo Ark: Animals of Earth featuring portraits from National Geographic Explorer Joel Sartore who uses the power of photography to inspire people to help protect at-risk species before it’s too late.
⏰ Rolex Explorers Landing spotlighting the work of National Geographic Explorers and what inspires them.
🤯 270-degree projection room that transports you to the Amazon and Okavango Delta
Opens June 26. Tickets are on sale now on their website.
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03/19/2026
Baby’s first 🤠🎸🌮
What an insane lineup of artists, innovators, and chefs showcasing the best in the industry of what is to come. Also shout out to Austin, one of my new favorite American cities ⚡️ The food was outrageous 🤯
03/11/2026
Part 3 of my Perfect Pairs series, warmer weather edition!
This series highlights perfect pairings in DC that are within a literal five minute or less walk of each other. They are perfect for planning a unique date, friend, outing, family night, or solo treat. Enjoy!
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