[Art in Idaho]

I hope you enjoyed our little travelogue. Every American should visit Washington DC at least once during their lifetime.

[Art in Idaho]

Sorry for the huge photos. Not sure what happened.

[freemama]

We went two years ago to most of the places you went to. Your pictures bring back memories! Thank you for sharing.

[AZLiberty]

One of the great things about Washington is that all the federal buildings look as if they were built for the ages, with optimism that this great country will live forever.

As they build more and more and more of them, however, it is sucking the life out of the very country they’re intended to support. Sad irony.

[VeniVidiVici]

Great pics!

[Kirkwood]

You missed the NRA museum. OK not in Wash DC, but nearby.

The national portrait gallery and the national art gallery are nice. Especially the portrait gallery.

[ThomasThomas]

[KevinB]

It sounds like you made it out of there without any red light, speed camera or parking tickets. Congratulations, the chances of that these days are quite remote. I live only 45 minutes away and don’t go in unless absolutely necessary.

[nascarnation]

Very nice. My cousin lives in DC and we visit every couple years.

The prosperity there is astounding compared to the rest of the country. Her house SHOULD be worth about 1/2 of mine and she paid 3 times as much.

[Foundahardheadedwoman]

Funny in a way. Spoke to a guy here in KY who took his kids to D.C. for Spring Break. We also talked about the kids and their doings in Florida during spring break. I spent part of my honeymoon in 81 there and toured Mt. Vernon and the part of Williamstown they had finished. Also Monticello. Traveled the eastern seaboard from Key West to Delaware. Enjoyed the trip. Also went to the Norfolk Maritime Museum.

[Thank You Rush]

Really enjoyed the pictures - great shots especially the one of the White House.... If they can be reduced in size by a freeper or moderator, they would be worth printing for framing...

Thanks for sharing. I was there on my senior trip in 1954...big difference seeing all of this at the age of 17-18 and at a more mature age. Always thought I’d get back but not to be.

[workerbee]

So glad you had a good time! Thanks for the trip report!

I've lived "right next door" my whole life so it's easy to take for granted, but it's always nice to see things through fresh eyes. It's wonderful you got to Mt. Vernon, probably one of the best historical sights in the country (non-govt run, too!)