The 1980s favorite St. Elmo's Fire stars some of the top actors of the day as a group of friends just out of college struggling to come to terms with adulthood. Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy and Andie MacDowell star. The movie is set and filmed in the Adams-Morgan and Georgetown neighborhoods of Washington DC. The Tombs … [Read more...] about Film Friday: St. Elmo’s Fire
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Film Friday: The Exorcist
No film may capture classic horror more than The Exorcist, which tells of a young girl who has been possessed by the devil. Her worried mother seeks the help of two priests in Washington DC to save her daughter. The film transformed the genre and made stars of Linda Blair and Ellen Burstyn. It was the first horror movie nominated for an Academy Award and had a number of … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Exorcist
Washington DC’s Best Museums to Visit
Washington DC is home to dozens of great museums for every interest and field. The Smithsonian Institution is affiliated with many of them, making them free to visit throughout or at certain times during the year. Check each museum's website for specific details. Here are our picks for Washington DC's best museums, many of which are underrated or off the tourist … [Read more...] about Washington DC’s Best Museums to Visit
Washington DC’s Best Memorials
Washington DC is known for being the center of the country's decision making and is on the border of what some consider to be "the South." It's also a place where our nation pays tribute to the people who paved the way for the future we have today, including the soldiers of foreign wars and former presidents and leaders. Visiting Washington DC's memorials is one of the best … [Read more...] about Washington DC’s Best Memorials
This Is My South: Stephanie Yoder
This post is part of a series where we interview prominent Southerners or Southern transplants about what they love so much about this area and why others should visit. If you are interested in being featured, leave a comment or send me an email. Stephanie Yoder is a freelance writer and the blogger behind the site Twenty Something Travel. She grew up in the Washington DC … [Read more...] about This Is My South: Stephanie Yoder
