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What to do during D.C.’s warm December

Sarah Beth Hensley | shensley@wtop.com

December 11, 2015, 6:05 AM

Women's ice skates hanging on blue wooden background
Go ice skating Ice skating is a fun winter activity — but now you may want to opt for shorts and T-shirts instead of jackets and earmuffs. (Thinkstock)
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Couple Driving Down Country Road
Drive聽with the windows down Forget turning on the heat this weekend! Take a ride with the top down or roll down the windows. (Thinkstock)
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Wear flip flops Give the boots a reprieve and break out the flip flops this weekend. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)
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This Sept. 20, 2014 photo shows pinot noir grapes on a vine at the Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner, Ore. The annual Grape Stomp draws hundreds of people to this winery on a hilltop to smash leftover grapes. Their goal: Get more juice in the bucket than the next guy. (AP Photo/Molly Hottle)
Visit a winery This may be the perfect time to check out some of the wineries in the D.C. area. Take a stroll, sip some wine and spend some time outdoors. Read more about the growing Virginia wine industry . (AP Photo/Molly Hottle)
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Decorative christmas lights for a back yard party
Take the party outside ‘Tis the season for holiday parties, but with unseasonable warm weather, take that holiday party outside. While you’re at it, break out a summer dress or lightweight suit for the festivities. (Thinkstock)
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Washington Monument at dusk. Getty Images/Allan Baxter
Play tourist With sunny weather and clear skies, it may be a perfect time to enjoy some of the many attractions the D.C. area has to offer. Between monuments, museums and memorials, there are plenty of things to see. Get some ideas for which tourist destinations to check out . (Getty Images/Allan Baxter)
Getty Images/Allan Baxter
Family Enjoying Camping Holiday On Campsite
Go camping Pitch a tent and camp out under the stars this weekend. Throw in some s’mores and it’s a fun summer experience set in the winter. (Thinkstock)
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Switch to a summer drink Forget hot chocolate, egg nog and mulled wine — swap those out for some summer cocktails to get in the warm-weather spirit.聽Get some ideas . (AP Photo)
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With trees ablaze in a dizzying array of stunning colors, from bright reds to sparkling golds, there's no better time to strap on your hiking boots than autumn. (Thinkstock)
Go on a hike Stunning colors still cling to many of the trees in the area, so grab your hiking boots and check out some of the region’s many trails. (Thinkstock)
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bbq garden party
Break out the聽barbecue Nothing feels more like summer than grilling out on the聽barbecue — so when December feels like summer, it may be time to follow suit. (Thinkstock)
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A woman walks along Rehoboth Beach in this 海角社区app file photo. (海角社区app/Michelle Basch)
Visit the beach OK, it may be a stretch to put on the bathing suit and go for a dip. But the beach may be calling your name as sunshine and warmth abound. (海角社区app/Michelle Basch)
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Women's ice skates hanging on blue wooden background
Couple Driving Down Country Road
This Sept. 20, 2014 photo shows pinot noir grapes on a vine at the Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner, Ore. The annual Grape Stomp draws hundreds of people to this winery on a hilltop to smash leftover grapes. Their goal: Get more juice in the bucket than the next guy. (AP Photo/Molly Hottle)
Decorative christmas lights for a back yard party
Washington Monument at dusk. Getty Images/Allan Baxter
Family Enjoying Camping Holiday On Campsite
ChampagneCocktails_AP.jpg
With trees ablaze in a dizzying array of stunning colors, from bright reds to sparkling golds, there's no better time to strap on your hiking boots than autumn. (Thinkstock)
bbq garden party
A woman walks along Rehoboth Beach in this 海角社区app file photo. (海角社区app/Michelle Basch)

Sarah Beth Hensley

Sarah Beth Hensley is the Digital 海角社区app Director at 海角社区app. She has worked several different roles since she began with 海角社区app in 2013 and has contributed to award-winning stories and coverage on the website.

shensley@wtop.com

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