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Washington DC trip
Posted on 9/12/26 at 10:16 pm
Posted on 9/12/26 at 10:16 pm
Going next weekend to check off some things.
Smithsonian
Washington memorial
Arlington cemetery
White House
Lincoln memorial
Am I missing anything.
Suggestions on dining. We will be staying in Arlington
Smithsonian
Washington memorial
Arlington cemetery
White House
Lincoln memorial
Am I missing anything.
Suggestions on dining. We will be staying in Arlington
Posted on 9/13/26 at 6:45 am to bulldog95
Following. Family trip to Old town Alexandria, Va next month and need some ideas. Two kids, 8 and 13.
Posted on 9/13/26 at 7:56 am to bulldog95
How long are you there? If just the weekend that's an ambitious list.
Which Smithsonian museums are on your list? Air and Space, American History, and Natural History are all must see.
I would also add Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam, and WW2 memorials, and the Archives (for copies of the Declaration, Constitution, and Bill of Rights).
Which Smithsonian museums are on your list? Air and Space, American History, and Natural History are all must see.
I would also add Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam, and WW2 memorials, and the Archives (for copies of the Declaration, Constitution, and Bill of Rights).
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:16 am to PJinAtl
And if you like the Air and Space museum, add Udvar Hazy.
Posted on 9/13/26 at 11:22 am to bulldog95
We were there in July and had a couple of meals at Bob and Edith’s Diner on King Street. Great diner food and ice cream for the kids. It is at the other end of King Street from the wharf area.
Posted on 9/13/26 at 1:23 pm to bulldog95
quote:I mean, yeah. There are a 1000+ things to do in DC. Not sure what you are asking.
Am I missing anything.
Maybe consider a walking tour of the monuments at night.
Posted on 9/13/26 at 1:29 pm to bulldog95
Filomena Italian restaurant in Georgetown
Posted on 9/13/26 at 3:44 pm to bulldog95
Night tour of Lincoln monument is beautiful
Posted on 9/13/26 at 4:27 pm to bulldog95
I did the bus tour of the monuments at night and it was worth it.
Posted on 9/13/26 at 5:05 pm to bulldog95
Mt. Vernon, George Washington's home
Korean War Memorial-Most sobering war memorial reflecting how cold and miserable conditions were.
Korean War Memorial-Most sobering war memorial reflecting how cold and miserable conditions were.
Posted on 9/13/26 at 5:40 pm to bulldog95
Not sure of your time frame, but I agree with the other poster - that’s a lot for a weekend. Hopefully you have more time than that since there’s so much to do. Also check museum times - I believe they are closed on the weekends.
Plan to walk 5-7 miles a day even when using the metro or bus - there’s so much construction that you are forced to walk way out of your way at times to get to a lot of things. The metro was great; clean and easy to use. Pay for the hop on/hop off tram to ride between points of interest at Arlington National Cemetery; that will save you lots of walking and time. Make sure you see the changing of the guard while there. I also recommend a night tour of the monuments; we did that and it was great. Or, you can rent ride-on ebikes or scooters and see the monuments that way which will also save you time and walking. (There are age restrictions on those so be aware of that.)
White House tours were closed in July and I assume they still are. Try walking through the People’s House instead. It is a free museum dedicated to the White House with interactive exhibits and a replica of the Oval Office which allows you to sit at the “President’s desk” and take pictures.
Our favorite museum was the American History Museum. Least favorite honestly was Air and Space. We have been to NASA in Houston and enjoyed it way more since the Air and Space Museum is very heavily focused on airplanes and not as much on space. Just personal preference though on that one. Museum of Natural History was huge; you could easily spend an entire day there. Lots of exhibits on minerals/rocks/gems and animals/dinosaurs. They have a Spy Museum (also not free) which people have raved about but we didn’t go to. Not sure about it but might be worth a look.
We also went to the Bible museum and it was really nice. It’s not free but if you’re into religion or Bible history, you will love it. It has 6 floors and was also huge with an interactive tour through Bible history. Very neat.
We ate at The Hamilton and really enjoyed it. We also ate at Ben’s Chili Bowl which is iconic in DC but it wasn’t worth the trip imo.
We tried to get free tickets a month in advance to go to the top of the Washington Monument but they were impossible to get. You can wait in line the morning of to try and get tickets or you can pay for a tour which will take you up there if you’re interested in that. The Post Office Tower at the Waldorf hotel was free and also gave an aerial view of DC but that’s now closed and may not reopen.
DC is a fun place and we felt very safe while there - National Guard were everywhere. You certainly won’t run out of things to do and we are planning on going back soon.
Plan to walk 5-7 miles a day even when using the metro or bus - there’s so much construction that you are forced to walk way out of your way at times to get to a lot of things. The metro was great; clean and easy to use. Pay for the hop on/hop off tram to ride between points of interest at Arlington National Cemetery; that will save you lots of walking and time. Make sure you see the changing of the guard while there. I also recommend a night tour of the monuments; we did that and it was great. Or, you can rent ride-on ebikes or scooters and see the monuments that way which will also save you time and walking. (There are age restrictions on those so be aware of that.)
White House tours were closed in July and I assume they still are. Try walking through the People’s House instead. It is a free museum dedicated to the White House with interactive exhibits and a replica of the Oval Office which allows you to sit at the “President’s desk” and take pictures.
Our favorite museum was the American History Museum. Least favorite honestly was Air and Space. We have been to NASA in Houston and enjoyed it way more since the Air and Space Museum is very heavily focused on airplanes and not as much on space. Just personal preference though on that one. Museum of Natural History was huge; you could easily spend an entire day there. Lots of exhibits on minerals/rocks/gems and animals/dinosaurs. They have a Spy Museum (also not free) which people have raved about but we didn’t go to. Not sure about it but might be worth a look.
We also went to the Bible museum and it was really nice. It’s not free but if you’re into religion or Bible history, you will love it. It has 6 floors and was also huge with an interactive tour through Bible history. Very neat.
We ate at The Hamilton and really enjoyed it. We also ate at Ben’s Chili Bowl which is iconic in DC but it wasn’t worth the trip imo.
We tried to get free tickets a month in advance to go to the top of the Washington Monument but they were impossible to get. You can wait in line the morning of to try and get tickets or you can pay for a tour which will take you up there if you’re interested in that. The Post Office Tower at the Waldorf hotel was free and also gave an aerial view of DC but that’s now closed and may not reopen.
DC is a fun place and we felt very safe while there - National Guard were everywhere. You certainly won’t run out of things to do and we are planning on going back soon.
This post was edited on 9/14/26 at 8:27 am
Posted on 9/13/26 at 5:59 pm to AndyJ
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Filomena Italian restaurant in Georgetown
I’ll second this.
Posted on 9/13/26 at 6:09 pm to bulldog95
Remember that the Smithsonian has 17 museums in DC, 11 on the Mall. You can spend half a day in some of them. Check out the National Archives to see the Declaration, Constitutional, and Bill of Rights, and also one of the original copies of the Magna Carta. The US Holocaust Memorial Museum is a must for anyone interested in WW2. The International Spy Museum is fun, especially if you have interest in the Cold War.
Posted on 9/13/26 at 7:00 pm to Deadmanshand
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US Holocaust Memorial Museum is a must
You could have stopped there. Spy museum was fun, it's been a while though.
The Korean "conflict" display, especially at dusk or at night, if one has ever been miserable humping a ruck, or read about the war, is chilling.
If OP has any, any time at all to get out of DC, Harpers Ferry and other Civil War era sites are the road less traveled. But they also show you how beautiful Virginia can be once you get out of the concrete mess that is NOVA, for the most part.
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:35 pm to LemmyLives
quote:
US Holocaust Memorial Museum is a must
You could have stopped there.
On TD, it is necessary.
Posted on 9/13/26 at 10:36 pm to Deadmanshand
quote:
On TD, it is necessary.
You're not wrong.
Posted on 9/14/26 at 7:33 am to bulldog95
I'd go to Ford's theater. It's a quick stop, it's well preserved, and there's a museum in the basement including the gun Booth used to kill Lincoln. One thing I wish I'd done when I visited Arlington National Cemetery is visit Lee's house.
Posted on 9/14/26 at 7:43 am to bulldog95
Email your congressman and one of his interns will give you a tour of the Capitol.
While doing the Smithsonians, the restaurant at the Muesem of the American Indian is good for lunch.
While doing the Smithsonians, the restaurant at the Muesem of the American Indian is good for lunch.
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:27 am to bulldog95
Ford's Theater
Try to get a ticket to the top of the Washington Monument- have to book way in advance
Mount Vernon
Eat at Old Ebbett's Grill
Farmers Fishers Bakers in G'town
Try to get a ticket to the top of the Washington Monument- have to book way in advance
Mount Vernon
Eat at Old Ebbett's Grill
Farmers Fishers Bakers in G'town
Posted on 9/14/26 at 1:11 pm to slinger1317
quote:
Ford's Theater
If you do Ford's Theater, take the time to go across the street to the Petersen House. This is where they took Lincoln after he was shot. When I was there on our 7th grade trip (many many moons ago) they still had the bed and linens, including the blood stained pillow, where Lincoln spent the last few hours of his life.
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