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Takin' It Off in the Name of Love
A dozen local Kimpton Hotels are offering "Take if Off for Love" rates for Valentine's Day. Read »
New Year's Hike at Black Water Falls
Spend New Years in the mountains and wake fresh (we hope) with your first hike of 2013 at Black Water Falls State Park. Read »
DuClaw Brewing Presents Sweet Baby Jesus: The Beer
DuClaw presents a chocolate and peanut butter porter with a... memorable name. Read »
'Night Before Christmas' Train Gets Rolling
Don't even bother getting the kids of of their PJs for this one! Strasburg's "Night Before Christmas" train keeps it casual as you cozy up for a book reading and nom on some cookies and milk. Read »
A 19th-Century Christmas at Winterthur
Experience the early 19th-century beginnings of an American Christmas at Winterthurs Yuletide Winter Tour that features a winter garden, tree lightings and room displays. Read »
Top 20 Holiday Day Trips
Get outta town -- but not too far! These ideas for holiday fun range from the... See Full Gallery »
Christmas in Middleburg Saturday
Celebrate Christmas early in Middleburg, Va, with a wine crawl, a parade and a hundred red-coated riders on horseback. Read »
Pics: Holidays at Monticello
During December, Monticello offers special holiday tours for a rare chance to... See Full Gallery »
Getting Crafty With Holiday Shopping
We know you're not done with your shopping. Head over to the Sugarloaf Craft Festival, Dec. 7-9 in Dulles. Read »
Santa Train Tickets Go on Sale
Tickets for the VRE's annual Santa Train go on sale Monday, Nov. 26. Read »
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Sarah Pixley
Sarah is a freelance photographer and the founder of True Icon Photo. When she's not snapping photos of a ridiculous amount of objects, she spends her time enjoying the splendor of D.C. life. Send her tips and ideas: sarah (at) trueiconphoto (dot) com.
Carissa DiMargo
Carissa DiMargo edits The Scene on NBCWashington.com, focusing on D.C. style, restos, arts & quirk. She once brought a shopping cart into a Pizza Hut. Follow her on Twitter @dcscene.
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