Snowmageddon 2010 in Washington DC
by Tyler on 02/16/10
You have probably been itching to get out of your house and do something since Snowmageddon 2010 hit Washington DC. By now the kids have driven you insane, you back is broken from shoveling all the snow, and @$$**** have stolen your parking space that took you 4 hours to shovel out. Who would have thought this blizzard of 2010 in Northern Virginia would really keep us from going about our daily business? The first few days were fun right? No work, the kids are in great moods because county schools have been canceled, hot chocolate is constantly brewing, and you get to catch up on your Tivo/DVR. WRONG!!! We all know how quickly that got old. After all, this is Washington DC and no one can sit still for more than 15 minutes without wanting to do something else. Not to mention that the President’s Day sales are around the corner.
Now that the snow has started to melt and the roads are decent enough to drive on, it’s time that you get out. You need to burn those calories from all the frozen pizzas cooked up and get your daily dose of vitamin D from the sun. Here are 10 ways to get your sanity back and resume your so called normal life.
1. Smore’s Happy Hour
The Ritz Carlton, Georgetown
Daily (every evening at sundown thru March 31)
202.912.4100
(S’mores & cocktails & the Ritz – I mean does it get any better than that?!)
2. Hot Salt Scrub Body Treatment
Bliss Spa, W Hotel, NW Washington
7 Days a Week, 9 AM – 9 PM
877.862.5477
http://www.blissworld.com
(Next time you get caught in a 40 mph wind gust, just think of this: Hot Salt Scrub = Happiness)
3. Knit Happens
Old Town Alexandria
Call for store hours
703.836.0039
http://knithappenings.blogspot.com
(Just because it’s cold, doesn’t mean we can’t look cute. Pick up a relaxing new hobby and knit yourself or your loved one a cozy scarf or throw!)
4. Oakley Vault (Outlet)
Potomac Mills Mall, Dumfries
Mon. – Sat. 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sun. 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
703.497.4444
http://oakleyvault.com
(Because the glare of this snow makes it near impossible to drive…pick yourself up some polarized sunshades. Look cool – at a discounted price.)
5. Propper Topper
Dupont Circle
Mon. – Sat. 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sun. 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
202.333.6200
http://www.propertopper.com
(Derbies, Fedoras, and Berets, oh my! Did you know 30% of your body heat is released through your head?! Don’t be left out in the cold without a proper topper!)
6. Hot Toddies
Clydes of Reston
Reston Town Center
Call or Click for Bar Hours
703.787.6601
http://www.clydes.com
(Who doesn’t love a little hot toddy to close out a long winter work week?!)
7. House of Bounce
Manassas
Call for Open Bounce Hours
703.257.0777
http://www.houseofbounceva.com
(A little something different to tire out – I mean entertain – the kids!)
8. Heated Rooftop Drinking/Dining (need I say more?)
The Reef
NW Washington
Call for Reef Hours
202.518.3800
http://www.thereefdc.com
(I mean just because it’s frigid doesn’t mean you can’t dine alfresco.)
9. Loudoun County Wine Tour
Virginia Wine Country Tours
Email for Reservations
http://www.virginiawinetour.com
(Enjoy up to 5 wineries in one day, choose your wineries, and have safe and stylish transportation provided)!
10. Steam, Sauna, and Whirlpool
Spa Minerale at Landsdowne Resort
Call or Click for Spa Hours and a full list of services
703.729.4036
http://www.spaminerale.com/
(May I remind you of the shoveling??? Go ahead, pamper yourself.)
