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Daniella Byck

Lifestyle Editor

Daniella Byck joined Washingtonian in 2022. She was previously with Outside Magazine and lives in Takoma.

Smithsonian Institution Building, "The Castle." Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian.

Things to Do | Travel

Spend a Day Playing Tourist on the National Mall

Semiquincentennial exhibits, a wine-and-pizza kiosk, and the best view of Washington, DC.

Perfect Saturdays

July 23, 2026

How Local Dentists Are Improving Children’s Dental Experience

Health

How Local Dentists Are Improving Children’s Dental Experience

Cookie-scented offices, special tours, and more strategies for young patients. Plus, our list of top pediatric dentists.

Dentist, Pediatrics

July 22, 2026

4 Great Weekend Train Trips From DC

Things to Do | Travel

4 Great Weekend Train Trips From DC

You don’t need a car for these getaways.

July 21, 2026

Photograph by Flickr user Tom Barber.

Health

What to Know About Cyclosporiasis in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

The source of the outbreak is still unknown, but there are strategies to keep yourself safe.

July 20, 2026

Search for fossils at Calvert Cliffs State Park. Photograph by Flickr user David Heise.

Things to Do | Travel

Find Fossils at These Beaches Near DC

Miocene treasures, hiking trails, and sandy shores in Calvert County, Maryland.

Calvert Cliffs State Park, Day Trips, Fossils, Perfect Saturdays

July 16, 2026

Photograph by Goldengate98/Getty Images.

Things to Do | Travel

A River Tubing Spot a Short Drive From DC

Chill out in a tube and then explore Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Fun on the Water, Harpers Ferry, Perfect Saturdays, tubing

July 9, 2026

Photograph by Gili Pup.

Things to Do | Travel

Fun Dog-Friendly Beaches a Short Drive From DC

Take your dog for a swim and then enjoy ice cream in Annapolis or crabs on Kent Island.

Beach, dog friendly, Perfect Saturdays

July 2, 2026

The Hunt Scene at Ladew Topiary Gardens. Photo courtesy of Ladew Topiary Gardens.

Things to Do | Travel

Wander a Whimsical Topiary Garden on This Day Trip an Easy Drive From DC

Find shrubs shaped like foxes and hounds at Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton, Maryland.

Day Trips, gardens, Ladew Topiary Gardens, Perfect Saturdays

June 25, 2026

5 Fun Mini-Golf Spots in the DC Area

Things to Do

5 Fun Mini-Golf Spots in the DC Area

Prefer putt-putt to putting? Check out these cool mini-golf spots.

June 21, 2026

Photograph by Flickr user Ron Cogswell.

Things to Do | Travel

Kayak Through Spooky Shipwrecks on This Day Trip an Easy Drive From DC

Explore the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay in Nanjemoy, Maryland.

Day Trips, Perfect Saturdays

June 18, 2026