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With the gorgeous weather, it just makes sense for Pensacola to be an active city. People are always out walking, biking, or just enjoying the sun. There are also many runners in Pensacola, as well as 5K/10K races and half/full marathons. However running is not limited to the athletic. Pensacola running clubs make running fun and enjoyable for people of all athletic abilities. Running clubs are hosted by a different restaurant and/or bar downtown almost every night of the week. People gather, usually around 6pm, to walk, jog, or run a three-mile route through downtown and along the water. Aft... read more

Carmel-by-the-sea, or commonly known as Carmel, was recently voted by Travel +Leisure magazine as one of the most romantic cities in the world and in 2013 was voted by Condé Nast Traveler as the United States’ 6 th favorite city . To top both of those honors is the distinction of being rated one of the most dog friendly cities in the country. Of course the first two are subjective, but from firsthand knowledge, the validity of the dog friendly award is obvious before you park your car! Food, Wine, and Shopping Carmel is an enchanting, scenic and quaint village that neighbors Pebble Beach, mos... read more

During the growing season, Kitsap County is home to an array of Farmers' Markets that make it possible to visit one almost any day of the week! Each market hosts a wide variety of vendors with booths brimming with fresh fruits and vegetables, farm grown meat, poultry, and eggs, local cheeses, plants and flowers (don't miss the lavender booths!), artisan crafts, bakers, and candy makers, and so much more! Many markets bring in local musicians and singers to perform during market hours, and each Farmer's market is conveniently located within walking distance of great restaurants, shopping, and ... read more

Whether you are stationed in the Washington DC area, here on house hunting leave, or just visiting, the U.S. Capitol is a great place to tour. It's free and it's easy! Tours of The United States Capitol are Free & Easy! Free tours are approximately one hour long. They begin with a 13 minute movie about the Capitol's history titled Out of Many, One. This is a family friendly movie. You can relax in comfortable stadium seating in a beautiful theater during the movie. The rest of the tour is a guided walking tour. Capitol guides wear a microphone; visitors wear a headset that broadcasts what the... read more

I love the food choices in the Pensacola area. It ranges from great seafood to great southern home-style dishes. The wonderful thing about dinning out in Pensacola is the seaside and southern atmosphere. Live music on the weekends gives you a whole experience in one evening. Here are the best restaurants for a date night in Pensacola! The 5 Best Restaurants for a Date Night in Pensacola If you love oysters Peg Leg Pete’s on Pensacola Beach is the place for you. They have indoor and covered outdoor seating. We love going early and ordering an appetizer and enjoying the live music and entertain... read more