Worth the Trip
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Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 at 10:44 AM
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By Sarah Pixley

Wine Wednesday: Quattro Goomba Winery

Wine Wednesday: Quattro Goomba Winery

Quattro Goomba winery is the go-to place for a chance to see great, local musicians serenade you as you sip your 2012 Tradizione. Read »

Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 at 8:09 AM
Philly's Home to Best Coffeehouse in U.S.

Philly's Home to Best Coffeehouse in U.S.

Looking for the ultimate cup of joe? You need to go no further than South Philly. Ultimo Coffee was recently named America's Best Coffee Shop by The Daily Meal. NBC10's Jesse Gary finds out why. Watch »

Monday, Apr 15, 2013 at 7:12 PM
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By Sarah Pixley

Inspiration Awaits at DC Int'l Design Fest

Inspiration Awaits at DC Int'l Design Fest

Artiisphere is hosting the D.C. International Design Festival now through May 19. Photo contest included! Read »

Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 at 8:11 AM
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By Associated Press, NBC Washington

'Argo' Spy Mendez Featured at Md. Film Fest

'Argo' Spy Mendez Featured at Md. Film Fest

Tony Mendez is set to answer questions after a screening of the movie at the Maryland Theatre Thursday night. Read »

Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 at 6:21 AM
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By Sarah Pixley

Pork in the Park!

Pork in the Park!

Salisbury's Pork in the Park has so many competitions they need to enter a competition for most competitions. Read »

Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013 at 11:49 AM
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By Sarah Pixley

Mehr Bro's Flowers, an Oasis in McLean

Mehr Bro's Flowers, an Oasis in McLean

Mehr Bro's Flowers in McLean, Va., sits idle in a world of perpetual change. It's a little bit country -- and a lot of flowers for the pickin'. Read »

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 at 10:53 PM
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By Sarah Pixley

Wine Wednesday: The Winery at La Grange

Wine Wednesday: The Winery at La Grange

The Winery at La Grange calls its home a three-story, 18th-century manor. So does the Benoni ghost that makes appearances. Read »

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 at 3:11 PM
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By Alyssa Moody

Once a 48-Room Estate, Now Evergreen Mansion

Once a 48-Room Estate, Now Evergreen Mansion

The mansion that served as the exterior inspiration for Disney's Haunted Mansion ride is located just an hour away in Baltimore, and -- although it kinda pains us to say it -- it offers visitors a far more... Read »

Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 at 10:28 AM
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By Sarah Kleiner-Varble

Trampoline Park Bouncing Into Va.

Trampoline Park Bouncing Into Va.

Chespeake's new trampoline park will have 10,000 square feet of wall-to-wall trampolines. Read »

Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 at 2:00 PM
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By Sarah Pixley

Wine Wednesday: Cana Vineyards

Wine Wednesday: Cana Vineyards

Cana Vineyards in Middleburg has some of the best views of the Bull Run Mountains -- and houses two rare 1,000 liter wine barrels. 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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