We're celebrating our 20th anniversary this summer (yay!) and we're trying to find a place to stay for a week in the western/northwestern US to celebrate this milestone. The catch is that this destination needs to be some place new to us. A few other particular requirements below the fold.
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posted by mosk
on Apr 24, 2013 -
9 answers
I'm road tripping thru the Pacific Northwest. I'll be vetting bookstores for my upcoming book tour in Boise ID, Bend OR, Eugene/Corvallis OR, Portland OR, Seattle WA, Spokane WA, and Missoula MT — and any towns in between that warrant it. :-) I'm hoping y'all might have bookstores to recommend!
Aside from Auntie's in Spokane and Powell's in Portland, I'm relying on Yelp — but I'd much prefer your
personal recommendations for bookstores that host
author events, have a great
vibe, and friendly
staff.
posted by silusGROK
on Apr 22, 2013 -
24 answers
My friends are moving from Brooklyn to DC and I would like to gift them cooking classes in their new area. Any recommendations? A place similar to
Brooklyn Kitchen, with diverse classes with a foodie, hip bent is what I'm looking for.
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posted by sweetkid
on Apr 18, 2013 -
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I'm looking to set up a personal account in a local bank in Washington state. I want to work with a bank that does local business and isn't laundering hundreds of billions of dollars for drug cartels (or insert whatever other horrifying banking scandal comes to mind.) I need a bank with office and ATM locations in the Northwest part of the state, and ideally they'd have an ATM sharing agreement with banks/credit unions in other parts of the country (and Canada? does that happen?)
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posted by pleurodirous
on Apr 9, 2013 -
14 answers
I moved to DC recently-ish, but haven't explored the restaurant scene very well. Now I have a friend coming to town next week, staying right near the Dupont Circle Metro station, and I could use some recommendations for places to eat. Can any locals help me out?
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posted by theatro
on Mar 22, 2013 -
21 answers
I'm going to the Presidential Inauguration this month, in Washington DC, and I'd like to solicit tips and tricks to make the day go smooth for me. The last time I was in DC was 8 years ago, and it was for a day trip. What to do? What to avoid? What is security going to be like, will they have food and drink for sale, etc. If you went in 2009, what was it like? How did you survive the day?
Also, I have written both of my Senators for tickets, and have heard nothing back from them, so I'm going under the assumption that I didn't get any. Thus, I will probably be watching the ceremony on the National Mall. If I end up here, where's the best place to stand? I'm flying in from Seattle for this, I'm not missing it!
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posted by spinifex23
on Jan 10, 2013 -
24 answers
I'll be in Alexandria, VA for two days next week for work, and have until 1 pm on the Thursday (Dec 6) free. What might I comfortably see in Washington on a Thursday morning that would allow me to be back in Alexandria by 1 pm?
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posted by joannemerriam
on Nov 30, 2012 -
5 answers
I'm looking for a quiet and classy hotel lobby in DC where a couple can have a drink tonight.
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posted by Xalf
on Nov 23, 2012 -
5 answers
We're Brits in Washington DC about to have our first baby! We have bicycles but don't own a car (use Zipcar / taxis). All the standard baby-prep advice seems to assume owning a car... so do you guys have any tips for car-free baby living? In particular: car seats (for occasional use / quick installation), diaper services and bike trailers? Details inside!
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posted by tkbarbarian
on Nov 18, 2012 -
16 answers
Biking to Washington, DC, arriving Oct 19 and leaving the 21st. What should I do (bike-related and not) while I'm there?
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posted by vulgar_wheat
on Oct 10, 2012 -
8 answers
What off-the-beaten-path activities can I do in D.C.? I would love to do something that makes me feel a bit like a VIP. I want the city to seem like it does in a spy novel.
Seeing the
vintage Congressional bathrooms, getting a behind the scenes tour of the Library of Congress, and unusual sights like the Pentagon's gold AK-47 are the kind of things I'm after.
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posted by Monochrome
on Sep 17, 2012 -
13 answers
Pedicure in Washington DC. I'm at the start of a long visit, and my feet hurt already!
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posted by jrochest
on Jul 19, 2012 -
6 answers
Can anyone help identify this 1930s-era uniform, and also possibly provide info on a small plane crash at the time?
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posted by davidmsc
on Jun 18, 2012 -
15 answers
Looking for recommendations for a nice hotel, inn or B&B near Washington DC, southwards-ish down towards the I95.
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posted by generichuman
on May 28, 2012 -
19 answers
What can I expect from this unique unaged rye whiskey? Is this more likely to be a fine drinking experience, a cheesy collectors item, or a potential investment?
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posted by Jamesonian
on Apr 13, 2012 -
22 answers
Can you list some bars and restaurants in DC that would be good for a group of 10-12, all 21+? I'm open to making reservations, but a) bars probably don't take them and b) it would also be nice to be able to descend on a location or two in a more impromptu fashion as the weekend develops. Neighborhoods and other relevant details within.
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posted by juliplease
on Jan 23, 2012 -
9 answers
Going to Washington, D.C. next week. Looking for some upscale restaurants and local events to keep me occupied - lectures, film screenings, and the like. I'll be in town from the 11th to the 16th.
posted by matkline
on Dec 9, 2011 -
9 answers
What's the best way to get from Washington Reagan airport to a hotel near Tyson's Corner, VA?
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posted by tamitang
on Nov 20, 2011 -
14 answers
We are looking for the best food-related stops on our drive from Washington D.C. to central Connecticut.
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posted by Xalf
on Nov 4, 2011 -
8 answers
Washington DC museums - What are some good museums in DC for the history of technology, transport, computers, etc. - I do know about the Smithsonian and their Air and Space Museum. Thanks!
posted by carter
on Nov 2, 2011 -
25 answers
We have a week and a half off and a 4WD truck but no plans; help me find interesting things to do with my partner in Washington, Northern California, Oregon, and Nevada. Extra difficulty: I'm on crutches.
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posted by hackwolf
on Oct 6, 2011 -
8 answers
(Passed on from an ESL teacher friend of mine, who got the question from one of her students...)
A group of Chinese businessmen will be coming to DC to study at Georgetown. Their company is arranging accommodation on Michigan Ave. NE, and they're 1) worried about safety, and 2) wondering what the area is like.
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posted by theatro
on Sep 28, 2011 -
13 answers
I'm in College Park, MD for graduate school. My lease ends in August, and I feel like it's time to start looking for a place. I want to stay within a few minutes of campus (lived in Hyattsville before, and really liked that) but also want to try to get a place between $500 to $700 before utilities and cable. I've mostly just known people for the past few places I've lived, so I'm looking for some advice on when to start seriously looking, where to look, and other advice.
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posted by codacorolla
on Apr 19, 2011 -
6 answers
We are buying a home - what is the etiquette/law of forming a relationship with a real estate agent?
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posted by Xalf
on Mar 27, 2011 -
10 answers
I'm looking for a great retreat to do in late March/early April in Northern CA, Oregon or Washington state. I'm going to be in Portland, OR at the end of March and then in San Francisco and LA mid-April. I'm thinking that instead of returning to Vermont in the meantime I could stay on the West coast and find something fun to do (really? ya think?).
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posted by bumpcat
on Feb 17, 2011 -
4 answers
In late March, I'm going to drive from Seattle to Los Angeles via 101 and 1 (hugging the coast as closely as I can while staying on highways). Are there any spots along that route which have the potential for bad weather?
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posted by sharding
on Jan 28, 2011 -
15 answers
What would be a good place to have a post-wedding reception for ~100 people in or around Seattle, WA? The wedding is in Wisconsin but we want a reception for all of our coworkers back in Seattle.
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posted by kthxbi
on Jan 3, 2011 -
13 answers
Who is
this pasted on posters on the street in Washington DC? I've seen the posters on utility boxes and they seem to be becoming more common. What's the story?
posted by exogenous
on Dec 11, 2010 -
29 answers
How does one find out who lives
here (a house on an island off the NW-most tip of Washington that lacks a name that I can find)?
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posted by scblackman
on Nov 15, 2010 -
6 answers
What's the best way to get this 100-year-old house marketed and sold without it becoming the money pit first? Oh, and I'm 1,500 miles away.
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posted by cyniczny
on Sep 6, 2010 -
9 answers
Planning a trip in mid/late december to Washington D.C. and am not sure what sort of clothing/essentials should be taken with me; as I've never been there before. Your help is appreciated.
posted by nygma2001
on Aug 19, 2010 -
11 answers
I got a parking ticket in Seattle, and I'm going to write a written mitigation statement. What should I say?
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posted by grouse
on Jun 26, 2010 -
19 answers
Mum and I are going on a road trip in a week. We're starting from the Seattle area and the farthest point is Mansfield, MO. There we will see the last "Little House" of Laura Ingalls Wilder. We'll also be visiting DeSmet, SD to see the "Little Town on the Prairie". We're also going to see Mt. Rushmore which is also in South Dakota. Other than that, we have no definite plans. What is there to see and/or do between those two points? Any hotel/motel/B&B recommendations?
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posted by deborah
on Jun 10, 2010 -
27 answers
Vegetarian Washington, DC, fine dining? I'd like to get some friends a gc for a great restaurant for their anniversary. They're foodies and vegetarians. Can anyone recommend a place?
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posted by Ollie
on May 22, 2010 -
10 answers
Washington DC residents: Can anyone suggest Saturday night (overnight) parking near Capital Hill? My hotel is charging $50/night and I'm looking for a cheaper alternative.
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posted by exhilaration
on May 10, 2010 -
14 answers
