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About Rick

Rick Snider is a native Washingtonian, long-time journalist and licensed tour guide since 2010.

It’s peak cherry blossom time

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Magnolia season

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Visit Captain’s Row

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Trying plant-based hot dogs

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My favorite pizzas worldwide

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Magnolias in Rawlins Park

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Church of George Washington and Robert E. Lee

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Start a YouTube Channel with just $10

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Magnolias, then cherry blossoms

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Come on my tours

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Go take a hike

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Ice houses of Alexandria

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Spite House of Alexandria

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George Washington’s Purple Hearts

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In search of great pizza

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The other presidential assassination spot

Everyone goes to Ford’s Theatre to see where Abraham Lincoln died. And, thank goodness because that’s a big chunk of my tours. But, it’s not the only presidential assassination spot in town. James Garfield (my 10th cousin) was shot at … Continue reading

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Finally, an honest man in Judiciary Square

How many statues are there of Abraham Lincoln around town? That’s a good question. And, I don’t know the answer. What’s special about this one in front of the D.C. Court of Appeals (Lincoln was a lawyer, after all) is … Continue reading

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St. Ignatius Church in Southern Maryland

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American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial brings peace

It’s peaceful when entering the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial. It’s just a block off the National Mall near congressional offices at 150 Washington Ave. SW, sandwiched into a one-time medium area that was a short cut exiting town. … Continue reading

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Oh angel, why so sad?

I love statues in cemeteries. Angels intrigued me, especially when memorializing someone forever. Richard Rothwell and his wife Emma lie beneath a sighing angel in Congressional Cemetery. Rothwell was once paid by Congress for creating 20 centographs that remember late … Continue reading

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