As fall lasts a grand total of about five minutes in
Claremont it can be easy for those of us who come from colder places to feel
like we’re missing out. I mean perpetually sunny Southern California has its
own advantages, but there’s nothing quite like fall. Although I’ve been trying to
take advantage of the changing leaves and sweater weather temperatures, it can
often be difficult balancing a work-school life with outdoor activities. Between
working all day and attending classes at night, sometimes it’s difficult to
even see the sun at all. However, despite all the stress and the busy days,
Washington D.C. is a great place to live and fall is the perfect time to see
it.
I’m lucky enough to live in a tree lined part of town which
means that even a walk to the grocery store seems like a fall activity in
itself. I’ve used the lingering pleasant temperatures and pretty trees as an
excuse to better explore my own neighborhood and have been taking weekend
strolls. The residential streets look prettiest in the fall and the leaf piles
definitely make me wish I was a kid again (although the adult in me is now
happy that I at least don’t have to rake).
Streets in the neighborhood
View walking home from work
If you want to immerse yourself even more in the nature,
there are plenty of hiking trails within D.C. itself and the views are
undeniably the best in October and November. Some hiking paths within Rock Creek Park are
right by the Smithsonian Zoo are not very far from the Woodley Park Metro
Station. Even if you don’t live that close to the trails they are pretty easy
to get to during the weekend.
Fall doesn’t have to mean spending any time outdoors though,
especially if you’re used to warmer weather and think that 50 degrees is
freezing. Fall is also the perfect time to spend the entire Sunday in your
apartment drinking hot cider and baking pumpkin bread.
Before
After
There are plenty of ways to enjoy fall and, whichever you
prefer, fall is the perfect season to spend in Washington D.C.
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