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re: Washington DC in one day, what do I HAVE to do?
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:43 pm to crispy
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:43 pm to crispy
I've lived here since 2000 and my personal favorites are (in no particular order):
National Cathedral
Changing of the Guard (this will take some time but is worth it)
Library of Congress (and the Supreme Court is next door, also pretty good)
Be advised the Washington Monument is closed for earthquake repairs. Even when it is open the line to get tickets is outrageous.
Outside the city the NRA's firearms museum is simply outstanding, as is the US Marine Corps museum in Quantico. The Baltimore Aquarium is too.
National Cathedral
Changing of the Guard (this will take some time but is worth it)
Library of Congress (and the Supreme Court is next door, also pretty good)
Be advised the Washington Monument is closed for earthquake repairs. Even when it is open the line to get tickets is outrageous.
Outside the city the NRA's firearms museum is simply outstanding, as is the US Marine Corps museum in Quantico. The Baltimore Aquarium is too.
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:44 pm to VaBamaMan
Been twice, holocaust museum and changing of the guard were my favorites as others have said.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:46 pm to IonaTiger
View from Arlington House.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:46 pm to foshizzle
quote:
National Cathedral
Is one of the most impressive and beautiful buildings in America.
ETA: Sorry. Confusing it with the National Shrine. I've never been to the National Cathedral, but I would recommend the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
This post was edited on 1/13/14 at 8:50 pm
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:47 pm to crispy
quote:
Washington DC in one day, what do I HAVE to do?
Wizards game.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:49 pm to crispy
Best check out the Nam memorial. No joke
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:49 pm to GetCocky11
Amazing place. R.E.Lee never went back after the Civil War, knowing that the Union began burying its dead on his property. I read that he did pass it once while on a boat trip down the Potomac -- but didn't even look at his old home.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:53 pm to IonaTiger
Never been there either 
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:53 pm to Hopeful Doc
quote:
ETA: Sorry. Confusing it with the National Shrine. I've never been to the National Cathedral, but I would recommend the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
The National Cathedral is really awesome. I think it's the 4th or maybe 6th largest church in the world. Really beautiful building, styled very similar to much older churches in Rome, Florence, etc... but with modern touches. (stained glass with moon rock)
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:55 pm to Epic Cajun
Both The National Cathedral and The National Shrine are impressive.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:55 pm to Hopeful Doc
National Shrine is indeed nice but I think you were right that the Cathedral is one of the most impressive in America. Plus the tours are very well done.
Besides, you gotta love a cathedral where one of the gargoyles is in the shape of Darth Vader, and another one is a cameraman pointing at the Russian Embassy.
Besides, you gotta love a cathedral where one of the gargoyles is in the shape of Darth Vader, and another one is a cameraman pointing at the Russian Embassy.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:58 pm to GetCocky11
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View from Arlington House.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:03 pm to tigerpimpbot
Thanks so much guys! Keep the suggestions coming!
Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:16 pm to IonaTiger
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Amazing place. R.E.Lee never went back after the Civil War, knowing that the Union began burying its dead on his property. I read that he did pass it once while on a boat trip down the Potomac -- but didn't even look at his old home.
Yep but his son (George Washington Custis Lee) won a Supreme Court case and regained control of the property. He then sold it back to then US for a hefty sum. I dunno if selling it back to the US was always his intention, but I'd imagine there was little he could personally do with the property considering it was full of buried soldiers.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:23 pm to crispy
Punch Harry Reid if you get the chance.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:27 pm to GetCocky11
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I'd imagine there was little he could personally do with the property considering it was full of buried soldiers.
That does put a damper on the property value. Lee's boyhood home in Olde Town Alexandria is a nice spot, too. My son went to Washington & Lee University. The Lee Chapel on campus is beautiful.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:32 pm to crispy
I did Washington in a day. It's cool, but you miss so much. I recommend eating at Ben's Chili Bowl. It's one of the most popular restaurants in the city.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:40 pm to lsunurse
quote:if y'all like beer, check out Churchkey.
We are still considering a trip next October. Will be like taking my husband to his own version of Disney
And eat at Filomena
Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:42 pm to Froman
Arlington is great. Vietnam Wall is both awesome and sad but a must
Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:43 pm to John McClane
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And eat at Filomena
Ah, takes me back to my drinking days in Georgetown. A good place to eat after a few pops at Nathan's. (R.I.P., Nathan's).
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