#1: The Watermelon House

The first adventure felt like a risk: I had to make it adventurous enough that another would be desired, but also not so involved that the whole list would be an ordeal.  After careful consideration, I settled on the watermelon house near Logan Circle.  To me, the best part about this was once we saw it, I'd have no explanation other than "I found it on the internet" and that would be that - just a nice mystery not-so-hidden in a nearby neighborhood.

I consider this one a success: we avoided looking completely sketchy while gawking at someone's actual home, but dawdled long enough to enjoy the scene.  Since I wasn't willing to reveal what we were looking for, it was up to me to get us there without getting lost (which will be an unfortunate theme in a good bulk of adventures).  Fortunately, it wasn't too hard, especially because of the empty driveway next door.

While stumbling upon it organically would've warranted a three-point turn to check it out again, going out of our way to intentionally see it was a fun, brief excuse for a "date."  Lo and behold, it worked, far too many puns were delivered ("it looks a bit seedy," "sweet digs," etc.) and the adventures continued.

Location: 1112 Q Street, NW
Closest Metro Stop: Shaw-Howard U (Yellow/Green)
Cost: Free