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washington dc trip
Posted on 7/13/14 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 7/13/14 at 2:36 pm
Going to DC to sight see. What area do I need to stay and do I need to rent a car? I've never been and I'd like to see all of the history there. Thanks.
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Posted on 7/13/14 at 2:38 pm to windmill
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d like to see all of the history there.
Look for an Extended Stay American because you're going to be there about a month.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 2:47 pm to windmill
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I'd like to see all of the history there.
You'll be here awhile then. If you want to see the all the classic DC stuff like the Mall, Arlington Cemetery, Iwo Jima, etc. then you don't need a car. But you'll be missing some other good stuff like the National Cathedral, the Zoo, Udvar-Hazy, the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, etc. Plus the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial is kinda neat although you literally have to hike through the woods to see it.
But you can spend a week just seeing the usual stuff. I recommend picking up a 7 day Capitol Bikeshare pass as well, it'll save you on the walking.
Be advised that the best food isn't really that close to the Mall for some reason. The local food trucks are often quite good though.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 2:48 pm to windmill
Check out the close battlefields. Manassas etc
Posted on 7/13/14 at 2:49 pm to windmill
I've been there three times all around a week long and still haven't done everything. You need at least a full week to hit the major highlights. Staying by the national mall is cool.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 2:55 pm to BayouBandit24
Stay by the mall. Ride the T.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:03 pm to windmill
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If you are going with your SO I recommend going on an Odyssey dinner cruise. I just went on one in Chicago and it was incredible. The DC cruise is on their newest ship. It takes you on to all the different sites you can see from the water. Great food, dj and acoustic performers, and complimentary champagne
If you are going with your SO I recommend going on an Odyssey dinner cruise. I just went on one in Chicago and it was incredible. The DC cruise is on their newest ship. It takes you on to all the different sites you can see from the water. Great food, dj and acoustic performers, and complimentary champagne
This post was edited on 7/13/14 at 3:08 pm
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:20 pm to Big Moe
That's an awesome ship!
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:31 pm to windmill
I imagine its incredible, we are planning to go on it when we visit DC later this year. Here is the view from the one I went on for our anniversary last month
This post was edited on 7/13/14 at 3:35 pm
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:49 pm to windmill
Don't rent a car. Metro/ Über will be cheaper.
Mt. Vernon, NRA Museum, Quantico Marine Museum, and Dulles Air and Space museum are all of the beaten path but worth going to.
But that's after you've done all the stuff on the mall
Mt. Vernon, NRA Museum, Quantico Marine Museum, and Dulles Air and Space museum are all of the beaten path but worth going to.
But that's after you've done all the stuff on the mall
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:57 pm to windmill
Arlington, Mall and if they take the fence down at the Whitehouse you may be able to just walk in like any illegal does.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 4:07 pm to windmill
I was in DC last summer, and some of the highlights were:
Mt. Vernon
Alexandria Ghost Tour
Arlington Cemetery
WW II Memorial
FDR Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Library of Congress
Smithsonian Natural History Museum
Day trip to Gettysburg
National Shrine (at Catholic University--a must-see if you are Catholic but worth it even if you aren't)
Mt. Vernon
Alexandria Ghost Tour
Arlington Cemetery
WW II Memorial
FDR Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Library of Congress
Smithsonian Natural History Museum
Day trip to Gettysburg
National Shrine (at Catholic University--a must-see if you are Catholic but worth it even if you aren't)
Posted on 7/13/14 at 4:10 pm to windmill
Get a Smart card for the metro/bus. If you stay near a stop you will probably not have to drive or even use Uber that much.
Go see:
Newseum
Natural History Museum
Washington Mon. (it's open)
Spy Museum
Go see:
Newseum
Natural History Museum
Washington Mon. (it's open)
Spy Museum
Posted on 7/13/14 at 4:54 pm to jmarto1
Stay in the NW part of town, preferably just north of the mall. DO NOT stay in the NE. My office is in DC and I love seeing the city when I am in town. Uber is easy, metro works fine except for GW, and my favorite bars are the POV at the top of the W hotel and the Round Robin scotch bar. Also I love oysters at Old Ebbits.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 5:03 pm to windmill
American University FTW!!!
Posted on 7/13/14 at 6:06 pm to jmarto1
As a DC resident, I agree with this post. Good advice.
Zoo is free, 14th street has the best restaurants, kayaking on the Potomac is great, Bullpen before a Nats game, visit Georgetown and Old Town Alexandria, the Mint, etc.
Zoo is free, 14th street has the best restaurants, kayaking on the Potomac is great, Bullpen before a Nats game, visit Georgetown and Old Town Alexandria, the Mint, etc.
This post was edited on 7/13/14 at 6:41 pm
Posted on 7/13/14 at 6:15 pm to windmill
Take Uber and the metro everywhere.
Tabard Inn is a good spot. It has a great restaurant.
You didn't say if you have family coming or if you are going solo, so it may or may not be a good fit, budgets unconsidered.
Tabard Inn is a good spot. It has a great restaurant.
You didn't say if you have family coming or if you are going solo, so it may or may not be a good fit, budgets unconsidered.
This post was edited on 7/13/14 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 7/13/14 at 6:19 pm to jmarto1
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Spy Museum
I second this. Nothing earth shattering, but it is conveniently placed and quick to get through, as well as interesting.
Much KGB stuff.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 6:30 pm to windmill
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I've never been and I'd like to see all of the history there.
Good luck with that. I've been here since 1973 and there is an awful lot that I have yet to see.
There are some very good suggestions in this thread. Enjoy your trip. It's a beautiful city.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 10:18 pm to windmill
We went to DC a couple of years ago and stayed at an Embassy Suites that was around the corner from a metro station and everything you want to see.
Ate some great meals there as well , Jaleo, Cuba Libre, and the other Jose' Andres restaurant that I forgot the name of.
Ate some great meals there as well , Jaleo, Cuba Libre, and the other Jose' Andres restaurant that I forgot the name of.
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