DC – “City Secrets”
Locals know not to drive here during rush hour—it’s nicknamed the "parking lot with monuments."
What is the Beltway (I-495)
Delaware is the only state with just this many counties.
What is three?
Maryland’s official state sport might make you feel like you’re at a medieval fair.
What is jousting?
This shellfish has eight flavor regions in Virginia, kind of like wine.
What are oysters?
You join a Zoom meeting, no one speaks for 10 seconds… then someone says this classic phrase.
What is “Can everyone hear
This massive art institution with 19 museums and a zoo is completely free to the public.
What is the Smithsonian Institution?
Locals know this mall off I-95 is the ultimate spot for tax-free outlet shopping—and it’s always packed on Black Friday.
What is Christiana Mall?
This spicy seasoning is practically a food group in Maryland.
What is Old Bay?
This Virginia city served as the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
What is Richmond?
This phrase is used when someone starts talking with their mic off.
What is “You’re on mute”?
Every spring, this international gift draws thousands to the Tidal Basin.
What are cherry blossoms?
This U.S. president is famously associated with Delaware and often took the Amtrak to work.
Who is Joe Biden?
This amusement park in Largo was the go-to field trip for generations of local kids.
What is Six Flags America?
This Founding Father bought the Natural Bridge landmark for just $2.40.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
When no one volunteers for a task on Zoom, the group enters this kind of silence.
What is awkward silence?
This hidden D.C. gem is a favorite picnic or proposal spot with a European-style garden and old stone bridges.
What is Meridian Hill Park (aka Malcolm X Park)?
The official state bird of Delaware isn’t just for the birds—it’s also a tribute to the state’s famous poultry industry.
What is the Blue Hen?
If you're “down the ocean,” you're in this classic Maryland beach town.
What is Ocean City?
Virginia was the birthplace of this many U.S. Presidents—more than any other state.
What is eight?
This furry or feathery creature often makes surprise appearances on Zoom calls.
What is a pet (dog or cat)?
There’s a secret underground subway system used exclusively by members of this group.
Who are members of Congress?
Delaware earned this proud nickname for being the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1787.
What is “The First State”?
This town name sounds like someone might be very uninterested—it's a real place in Maryland.
What is Boring, Maryland?
These presidential dorms in Charlottesville are rumored to be haunted.
What is The Lawn at UVA?
This sound from outside your window or neighborhood always picks the worst moment to start during a meeting.
What is lawn mowing, leaf blowing, or construction?