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Going To DC This Summer (Vanity)
FreeRepublic ^ | 3/3/2017 | Me

Posted on 03/03/2017 5:19:27 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear

Will be taking a 4-day trip to DC this summer. Any recommendations on what to see and where to eat? We lucked up on a good hotel (normally $600 a night for $100 two blocks from the Whitehouse.) Have already contacted our Senator about getting approval to tour.

I'll sit back and enjoy (while writing things down.) Also tell me what to avoid.

Thanks!


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; History; Miscellaneous; Travel
KEYWORDS: dc; dcvacation; history; travel; vacation; whitehouse
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear
I highly recommend the World War Two Memorial. It's awesome.
21 posted on 03/03/2017 5:34:13 PM PST by jmacusa (Election 2016. The Battle of Midway for The Democrat Party.)
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To: libertymaker

Fords theatre and the House where Lincoln died are pretty cool.
Do NOT try jumping onto the stage from Lincolns box


22 posted on 03/03/2017 5:34:34 PM PST by Rome2000 (SMASH THE CPUSA-SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS-CLOSE ALL MOSQUES)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

Meals at the cafeteria in the basement of the Longworth Office building are a good deal $$$.


23 posted on 03/03/2017 5:35:02 PM PST by ptsal
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

Mount Vernon is only about 15 miles away and is well worth a visit. Definitely see the Air and Space Museum.


24 posted on 03/03/2017 5:36:06 PM PST by Yogafist
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To: Rome2000

Why not jump? What’s the worst that could happen?


25 posted on 03/03/2017 5:36:08 PM PST by Lord Castlereagh
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To: Lord Castlereagh

L’Enfant Plaza


26 posted on 03/03/2017 5:36:21 PM PST by Guenevere (If my people......will humble themselves and pray and seek my face .....I will heal their land...)
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To: Guenevere

Not for the donut joint...


27 posted on 03/03/2017 5:37:37 PM PST by Lord Castlereagh
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

The American History Museum is a must.

Ocean City is way too far but fun. The bridge is cool and the crabs are delicious!

It will be oppressively hot and humid.

Potomac River Cruise to Mt Vernon was very nice.


28 posted on 03/03/2017 5:38:43 PM PST by dhs12345
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To: SarahPalin2012

We plan to visit there....but heard the food/ drink is pretty pricey. Will visit regardless.


29 posted on 03/03/2017 5:40:40 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (****happy dance**** BIGLY!!!! Shadilay!)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

Years ago (2008) there was a great Irish Pub in the basement of the Phoenix Park Hotel. The food was excellent and the price wasn’t bad.

There is the tour bus company that you can buy 1,2,3 day passes. They will do drop off and pick up all day long. They originate at Grand Central Station but you can pick them up anywhere on their route as long as you already have a pass. There are numerous locations where you can purchase their pass. They go out to Arlington, all the Memorials, Smithsonian, the Ford Theater, etc. Also Union Station is not just a transportation hub, but it also is a shopping center with numerous restaurants.


30 posted on 03/03/2017 5:42:15 PM PST by notpoliticallycorewrecked (Will the last responsible person leaving California, please turn out the lights.)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

Since this is your first time you will see all the things you should on a 1st trip but, many people miss two beautiful site:

Eternal Flame at JFK memorial and grave. The view is incredible

Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, which is nearby.

Be prepared. That parking lot is enormous and that time of year will be packed.

See them as early as possible to avoid heat.

Then, take a trip to Baltimore Harbor. Sumter, Navy Ships, The Yards and aquarium can all be done in a day.

That way you get a two Fer...

Smithsonian Aerospace will consume at least an afternoon, as will Natural History.

Be sure to walk around the White house, stand in Lafayette Park, at least walk into the Willard, walk by the old War Mansion.

Jefferson, Lincoln, WWII and Vietnam wall are all bear each other.

Go under the Lincoln Memorial.

Go by Treasury, near white house.

Etc...


31 posted on 03/03/2017 5:42:27 PM PST by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear; 3D-JOY

Joy, I know you can recommend some cool places!


32 posted on 03/03/2017 5:43:02 PM PST by Guenevere (If my people......will humble themselves and pray and seek my face .....I will heal their land...)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear; 3D-JOY

Joy, I know you can recommend some cool places!


33 posted on 03/03/2017 5:43:03 PM PST by Guenevere (If my people......will humble themselves and pray and seek my face .....I will heal their land...)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear
Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom all have good restaurants, and are accessible by subway rides. As well as, plenty of places in downtown proper that are in walking distance from your hotel.

The Smithsonian Museums (you can spend the whole day there and not even begin to see everything there), The National Archives (to see the Declaration of Independence & Bill of Rights, Embassy Row, The Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Washington, Lincoln, & Jefferson Memorials. The Tidal Basin and the Cherry Trees. The Treasury building. Just to name a few. All of those will be within walking distance of your hotel I might add. They also have guided tours.

Also tell me what to avoid

Northeast (shame too because the National Arboretum is located there) & Southeast D.C., these are the higher crime areas.

34 posted on 03/03/2017 5:43:17 PM PST by Robert DeLong
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To: Guenevere

Ewwwwww, NO!


35 posted on 03/03/2017 5:43:36 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (****happy dance**** BIGLY!!!! Shadilay!)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

Avoid Comet Ping Pong.


36 posted on 03/03/2017 5:44:46 PM PST by Bodleian_Girl (TheCitizensAudit.com)
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To: notpoliticallycorewrecked

And I second Mount Vernon. And if you can have lunch at the Mount Vernon Inn. Excellent food.


37 posted on 03/03/2017 5:45:45 PM PST by notpoliticallycorewrecked (Will the last responsible person leaving California, please turn out the lights.)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

Smithsonian Museums (Air and Space and American History were my favorites,) Holocaust Museum, Vietnam Memorial, WWII Memorial, Marine Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Bureau of Engraving.

Fun little private museum is the Spy Museum.


38 posted on 03/03/2017 5:46:00 PM PST by Yo-Yo ( Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

A few additiona suggestions if they work out:

Nats baseball game - pretty neat stadium and we’ll see about this year’s team
Mt Vernon- Great to learn about our first President
Air and Space Museum (and by the way if you rent a car and head west Udvar-Hazy near Dulles Airport, and Manassas/Bull Run battlefield)


39 posted on 03/03/2017 5:46:04 PM PST by vrwconspiracist (The Tax Man cometh)
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To: notpoliticallycorewrecked

Yours is the best idea!

It is well worth getting the passes....
....it will be hot and muggy and you can wear yourself out walking...
...hopping off and on the bus saves wear and tear


40 posted on 03/03/2017 5:46:54 PM PST by Guenevere (If my people......will humble themselves and pray and seek my face .....I will heal their land...)
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