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Daniella Byck

Lifestyle Editor

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

Annapolis, Maryland. Photograph by Flickr user m01229.

Things to Do | Travel

6 End-of-Summer Day Trips a Drive Away From DC

Hunt for fossils, take your dog to the beach, go river tubing, and more fun activities for Labor Day Weekend.

September 3, 2026

Rent a Duffy boat at the Wharf. Photo courtesy of Sea Suite Cruises.

Things to Do | Travel

These Easy-to-Drive Electric Boats Are a Fun Way to Explore the DC Waterfront

You can bring your own food and drink for a picnic on the water.

Boats, Perfect Saturdays

September 3, 2026

The Push to Make Workplaces More Menopause-Friendly

Health

The Push to Make Workplaces More Menopause-Friendly

New legislation and high-profile advocates are challenging the long-standing silence around menopause at work.

September 1, 2026

Photo courtesy Flickr user Holley St. Germain.

Things to Do | Travel

A Dinosaur-Themed Day Trip Near DC

Stop by this retro roadside attraction and then fuel up at a gas station-turned-eatery in Virginia.

Dinosaur Land, Perfect Saturdays

August 27, 2026

Celebrate crabs in Annapolis this summer. Photograph by Scott Suchman.

Things to Do | Travel

Where to Crack Crabs and Get on the Water Near DC

This nautical day trip features a sailing cruise and classic crab house in Annapolis.

Annapolis, Crabs, Perfect Saturdays

August 20, 2026

Go Flower Picking at This Farm Festival Near DC

Things to Do | Travel

Go Flower Picking at This Farm Festival Near DC

Take a wagon ride to a field of sunflowers, zinnias, and cosmos in Middletown, Maryland.

Flowers, Perfect Saturdays, Sunflowers

August 13, 2026

7 Whimsical and Weird Day Trip Ideas Near DC

Travel

7 Whimsical and Weird Day Trip Ideas Near DC

Pose with dinosaurs, visit a foam Stonehenge, explore creepy catacombs, and more unconventional outings.

August 10, 2026

Photograph by NASA/Bill Ingalls

Things to Do | Travel

Where to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower Near DC

Dark skies and starry nights in Delaplane, Virginia.

Meteor Shower, Perfect Saturdays, Stargazing

August 6, 2026

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