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Washington DC trip with kids (10 & 12yo)
Posted on 1/28/15 at 7:34 am
Posted on 1/28/15 at 7:34 am
Looking to make some reservations the second week of June for about 6 nights in DC. I'm not on OT baller status yet.
I've visited DC other times, but not enough to be familiar with different areas and transportation options.
Anyone have lodging suggestions, or even lodging area suggestion? There are a lot of motels out near airport, few down by Navy yard, Zoo area, etc. Whats the best area with reasonably quick access to tourist destinations?
I've visited DC other times, but not enough to be familiar with different areas and transportation options.
Anyone have lodging suggestions, or even lodging area suggestion? There are a lot of motels out near airport, few down by Navy yard, Zoo area, etc. Whats the best area with reasonably quick access to tourist destinations?
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Posted on 1/28/15 at 7:44 am to Tiger in Gatorland
most recent trip to DC we stayed in Crystal city near Reagan airport and Arlington cemetery, also quick access to mt. Vernon. and the national mall
Biggest recommendation, wear comfortable shoes at all times. we went to all the sites for three days straight on our feet
Biggest recommendation, wear comfortable shoes at all times. we went to all the sites for three days straight on our feet
Posted on 1/28/15 at 7:46 am to Tiger in Gatorland
look at Hotel Harrington on 11th and E
yea it's older and not as "nice" as some hotels, but the location can't be beat and you can walk everywhere.
A lot of Europeans stay there because they tend to prefer location/convenience to amenities. I've stayed there plenty of times and I like it
yea it's older and not as "nice" as some hotels, but the location can't be beat and you can walk everywhere.
A lot of Europeans stay there because they tend to prefer location/convenience to amenities. I've stayed there plenty of times and I like it
Posted on 1/28/15 at 7:47 am to Tiger in Gatorland
Definitely take your family to Nellie's on U street. Great food and even greater family fun.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 7:48 am to Tiger in Gatorland
The metro system is awesome. We stayed in Foggy Bottom last time we were there and it was easy to get around. Also have stayed around Crystal City and that was easy as well. Bring your walking shoes for sure.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 7:50 am to PatrickChewing
I actually do like Nellies 
Posted on 1/28/15 at 7:51 am to Tiger in Gatorland
Are you renting a car?
If not check out the metro line. The Franconia-Springfield metro stop is a nice and relatively cheap area to get a hotel/motel. You can be almost anywhere in the city in a sub 30 min train ride (including Reagan Int'l.) If you stay at a hotel near one of the last metro stops you could take the metro from the airport to your hotel and around all the DC areas and never bother with renting a car.
I formerly lived in the Quantico area. DC is a great place for kids to visit
If not check out the metro line. The Franconia-Springfield metro stop is a nice and relatively cheap area to get a hotel/motel. You can be almost anywhere in the city in a sub 30 min train ride (including Reagan Int'l.) If you stay at a hotel near one of the last metro stops you could take the metro from the airport to your hotel and around all the DC areas and never bother with renting a car.
I formerly lived in the Quantico area. DC is a great place for kids to visit
This post was edited on 1/28/15 at 7:52 am
Posted on 1/28/15 at 7:51 am to BoominHogtown
quote:DO NOT STAY IN SPRINGFIELD
The Franconia-Springfield
Posted on 1/28/15 at 7:54 am to Pilot Tiger
quote:
DO NOT STAY IN SPRINGFIELD
Did you have a bad experience there? I used to park there to use the metro and occasionally stay in a hotel there for a night if I got too sloppy in the city. Never had a problem there.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 7:55 am to BoominHogtown
Willard
Posted on 1/28/15 at 7:56 am to BoominHogtown
I live close to Springfield. Nothing wrong with it
However, why the hell stay in Springfield if you're visiting DC. You're wasting so much time/money on the metro when you can just walk everywhere if you stay in the city
However, why the hell stay in Springfield if you're visiting DC. You're wasting so much time/money on the metro when you can just walk everywhere if you stay in the city
Posted on 1/28/15 at 7:58 am to Tiger in Gatorland
Check out AirBnB for rooms and apartments to rent. They can be much cheaper than hotels in many cases...
Posted on 1/28/15 at 8:05 am to BoominHogtown
quote:
Are you renting a car?
We are driving. But I was hoping to park and ride the Metro. I realize I'll be paying to park.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 8:07 am to Tiger in Gatorland
Stayed in Alexandria a short walk to the Metro, was perfect for coming and going.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 8:14 am to Pilot Tiger
Never been
Posted on 1/28/15 at 8:16 am to Tiger in Gatorland
quote:
Anyone have lodging suggestions, or even lodging area suggestion?
Outside the city itself. There are plenty of hotels around metro stops on both the Virginia and Maryland sides.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 8:21 am to Tiger in Gatorland
Last time I was there, I stayed at the Residence Inn in Alexandria on Duke Street. It was next to a Whole Foods and a bunch of restaurants. Plus, it was within walking distance of the metro, so you never have to use your car.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 8:30 am to GetCocky11
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Hotel Harrington
We stayed there with four kids and were satisfied. We reserved two rooms. Affordable and lots of tourists. Walking distance to many things.
Contact your congressional rep and have their office get you tour passes and other DC info.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 8:37 am to Epic Cajun
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Bring your walking shoes for sure
I was thinking about bringing my wife to DC in early April, she will be about 7 months pregnant at this point. How much walking are we talking about? Maybe I should rethink the location.
Posted on 1/28/15 at 8:38 am to Pilot Tiger
quote:
DO NOT STAY IN SPRINGFIELD
This.
Nothing wrong with Springfield -- as bedroom communities go it is reasonably close to DC. But as visitors you should stay much closer in than this.
Lots of construction and maintenance of the Metro system going on now. Large sections will close or single-track for an entire weekend. If you stay out there and there is a service interruption you are screwed.
Crystal City area is a very good choice.
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