Romantic Washington DC Weekend Getaway: Wedding Anniversary Staycation

Romantic Washington DC Weekend Getaway:

Wedding Anniversary Staycation

My husband and I celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary by scheduling a romantic Washington DC weekend getaway. It's fun doing a staycation – a short drive, and I enjoy being a tourist in my hometown.

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