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Washington DC
Posted on 6/14/23 at 6:43 pm
Posted on 6/14/23 at 6:43 pm
My two daughters (no pics) are planning a trip, any tips on where to stay and how to get around would be appreciated.
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Posted on 6/14/23 at 7:11 pm to sjak
How old? If I were them I’d stay in Ballston or Clarendon. Easy to get into the city and it’s where the under 30 crowd wants to be.
Posted on 6/14/23 at 7:23 pm to VABuckeye
30 and 26 but not really a party type. One is a teacher so I think they want to see the sights.
Posted on 6/14/23 at 8:38 pm to sjak
Ok. How long are they planning on being in DC?
You want a place that is close to the many DC sites but probably down in the DC Mall area. My guess.
Will they have a car?
You want a place that is close to the many DC sites but probably down in the DC Mall area. My guess.
Will they have a car?
Posted on 6/15/23 at 7:15 am to sjak
If they are staying downtown, they can use the metro for everything.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 7:32 am to Sek
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If they are staying downtown, they can use the metro for everything.
Even if you're not staying downtown. That metro runs everywhere.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 7:39 am to sjak
Metro is on time, clean, and safe. Don't stay in Anacosta. Alexandria is super nice. Last time we were in DC you had to ride the Metro then a bus to get there. But I think it was because they were doing repairs to the Metro.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 8:25 am to sjak
Georgetown is a nice area. Plenty to do in the neighborhood but would have to Uber/metro to see the sights.
I was there in February with my family and we stayed near the Wharf. It is an up and coming area with restaurants and a marina. About a 20 min walk to the Mall.
I was there in February with my family and we stayed near the Wharf. It is an up and coming area with restaurants and a marina. About a 20 min walk to the Mall.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:26 pm to sjak
I lived in DC four years and have gone on business many times since. My personal favorite is Old Town Alexandria. There are things to do and places to eat easy walks from many hotels. Metro gets you into central DC. More fun is the water taxi that takes you to the interesting DC waterfront. Be warned that walking distances on the Mall between museums, Congress, monuments, etc are quite long. Call Uber. Hop-on/off bus tours are a good idea too. Air & Space is the best museum, unrivaled in the world...plenty of other great free museums. In the summer there are many free evening concerts...ask at your hotel.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:41 pm to Tree_Fall
Thanks everyone I will pass the info to my daughters.
Posted on 6/16/23 at 11:51 am to sjak
They can book a Capitol Tour and a Whitehouse Tour through their Senators or Representative.
Posted on 6/16/23 at 1:49 pm to sjak
Check out the Wharf area along the Potomac. Newer development of hotels, restaurants, bars etc all within walking distance of each other. Enjoyed my stay there last year.
Posted on 6/16/23 at 2:13 pm to Sparty3131
This has been my experience over the years, although I am told that it is less clean and safe than it used to be.
Posted on 6/16/23 at 5:27 pm to SloaneRanger
Just got back Tuesday from DC. Metro was clean and safe.
Posted on 6/17/23 at 8:49 am to sjak
If they enjoy Italian food, make sure they go to Carmines Family Italian It’s in a safe place in NW
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