Washington DC is known for being a hot spot of traveler activity.  So many come here to see the art, history, and museums that adorn this beautiful city.  With so many options though, we are going to need an awesome resident tour guide to show us around.  Lucky for us we have Amy Melrose of Free in DC.  This is your source for all things Washington.  But even better still, the events that Amy mentions are either free or crazy cheap.  This is a must guide for anyone headed out to Washington DC. 

Travel to Charlotte and experience a city that is evolving from a traditional banking city to a virbrant and upbeat cosmopolitan metropolis.  Charlotte has a wealth of food, culture, and natural surroundings that should satisfy everything on your travel to do list.  With us is Mary Cowx of the FerventFoodie.com, she leads us through all of the great things Charlotte has to offer.

Travel to Tampa Bay and experience a different kind of Florida.  With a rich influx of Cuban and Hispanic culture, Tampa Bay offers a vibrant foodie scene.  It also has a rich network of outdoor activities for those who want to soak up some of that Florida sun.  Chad Malone takes us on a tour of some of the unique festivals that Tampa has to offer and that you will not want to miss.  

The Capital Region of New York has so much to offer the traveler.  From great historic destinations to arts and culture you are going to find it here.  Take a walk through the New York State Museum, the oldest of its kind in the United States.  Take a river cruise down the Hudson and see the capital from a different point of view.  We have resident tour guide Kelly Ballard to show us around these amazing destinations and she does an amazing job.

Hershey Pennsylvania may be known as the chocolate capital of the world, but it offers so much more to visitors.  Travel with us as we explore some of the amazing destinations of this great town.  Hillary Amici shows us the local scene in a way that will please everyone in your family.

Having done quite a few episodes, it's time we take a look at some of the great foodie destinations we've talked about!  We've had everything from eateries in old churches, to Thai food in Montpelier Vermont.  So check it out on this episode.

San Jose is in the heart of Silicon Valley.  It makes a perfect hub that connects people from all over the world, and thus has been given a sense of ethnic diversity that few other cities can rival.  San Jose makes the perfect launching point to explore the great state of California and with us is Chris Christensen home of the Amateur Traveler podcast.  You are going to want to check it out!

Frommers said "While you weren't looking, Richmond got cool."  Known largely as a historical city, Richmond is making quite the impression on travelers as it branches out and shows that there is much more to be seen.  From a vibrant culture and music scene to many dining options as well, you're going to want to see Richmond and everything that it has for those who love to travel.  Josh Bearman of the band the Hot Seats takes us through and shows us what Richmond has to offer.

Travel to Washington DC and see some of the cornerstones of the United States historical rise.  From historic buildings, museums, and monuments to the artistic culture that thrives throughout the city, Washington is a must stop destination.  Tim Wright will take us around his home city and show us what it takes to Look Like a Local in Washington DC.

The best festivals we have talked about so far, in one show!  We're taking you back through some of the amazing festivals we've heard about so you can make some travel plans and check them out!