We will have 3 1/2 days in Washington DC?
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jackie99 asked:
1- What would be the priority things to see?
2- We would like a hotel that is near safe public transportation that could easily get us to the government as well as the historic sights. Which area is a good place to stay in?
Thanks!
Sheila
1- What would be the priority things to see?
2- We would like a hotel that is near safe public transportation that could easily get us to the government as well as the historic sights. Which area is a good place to stay in?
Thanks!
Sheila
March 5th, 2009 at 4:39 am
Cindy
I recommend staying in the downtown area. The hotel Monaco if budget allows, I believe there is a Holiday Inn not so far. Once there you have lots of Smithsonian museums, the White House, etc.
March 6th, 2009 at 4:31 am
Lance
Say “Hi” to that “lame duck” for me.
March 6th, 2009 at 6:13 am
Frances
Pentagon City Mall. Sorry, I love malls. Also, Ballston Common Mall.
March 7th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Maurice
OMG i just had a trip to D.C for 3 days for my school! I got back today! lol so this is what we saw:
Many memorials
Lincoln Memorial
White House (get tickets to go inside it for a tour its sweet!)
Capitol building
Pentagon
March 11th, 2009 at 2:04 am
Clyde
1.) Arlington Cemetary
2.) The Wall
3.) Smithsonian Institute
4.) Iwo Jima Memorial ********
5.) So much to see in so little time.
6.) Have Fun!!!
AND if You have time, go to Quantico, and see the National Museum of the Marine Corps—-Its Beautiful!
March 11th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Teresa
The Metro (DC subway serves many areas) - you don’t have to pay high $ to stay in the District - i suggest somewhere in Alexandria or Fairfax, the rates will be cheaper & you can get a medium $ hotel there. The Metro is easy to ride & you can pay as you go or you can get an unlimited pass for use while you’re there (trust me this time of year you don’t want to drive downtown) All roads lead to Metro Central right under the heart of DC & the maps on-board are very user friendly. The White House tour is always worth it as is The Smithsonian (which is free) - you could spend a month there & not see everything. They also give free tours of the Capitol when Congress isn’t in session. Go to “the Mall” which includes the Washington Monument & many other attractions
(if you can stand the mid-summer heat”. Look up the Visitor Center on line - they will be happy to assist you!
Good luck & have a great time in the Nation’s Capital!
March 13th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Ryan
First and foremost, I live in DC and know it well.
Priority things to see would be the White House, Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, Jefferson/Lincoln/Washington Memorials and for your sons, definitely the Spy Museum…very cool.
The Metro system is very safe, as are all of the tourist areas of DC. Stay in DC if at all possible, the suburban areas others are mentioning are pretty boring and typical of pretty much anywhere else in Middle America.
A great area to stay in is Woodley Park, just north of downtown DC near the National Zoo (another fun thing to check out), on the Metro line and in a very upscale section of the city. There are a couple of small hotel/inn options in the neighborhood that give you the experience of staying in a city hotel for Days Inn prices.
The Woodley Park Guest House on Woodley Road is a best-kept secret…a refreshing change from bland chain motels for the same price.
If you absolutely positively want a chain-style motel, try the
River Inn in Foggy Bottom. Another nice, upscale neighborhood close to everything, yet affordable.
March 15th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Nathan
Everyone else has offered good opinions on what to see and do. The National Archives are good, but the lines to see the Declaration of Independence, BIll of Rights, and Constitution are long. I suggest taking the trolley tour of the city, it has a ton of stops and good tour guides. The tours begin and end at Union Station, but you can get off at any number of spots that you would like, and just hop on the next trolley to come by when you’re done.
As far as places to stay, I suggest the Hilton Garden Inn just over in Alexandria, VA. It’s in a nice, quiet area, and literally a 30 second walk to the police station. There is a Metro(subway) station at the top of the hill where the hotel is that will take you right into the city, and it’s pretty cheap.