#1 of 19 general tips & advice in Washington
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AndiPerullo says:
A dream of mine has always been to attend a public talk given by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, thus when he scheduled one in Washington, D.C., only three hours away from New York City by train, I immediately bought a ticket. I purchased the most expensive ticket, as I wanted to be as close as p…
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#2 of 19 general tips & advice in Washington
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kidrah says:
If you're looking for a GPS system, then the Garmin Nuvi 350 is the best one out there that balances price with features and convenience. I bought it because I was going on a massive road trip this summer, and 1 month into it, I think it's the best thing I could have brought with me besides my car.…
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#3 of 19 general tips & advice in Washington
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Documama says:
There are, in reality, two cities here: Washington (the nations Capitol) and the DC (a city where 500,000 people live and work, most of them *not* for the federal government).
Washington has monuments and museums and tours and fine restaurants and memorial parks. It is fairly compact. 6 blocks o…
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#4 of 19 general tips & advice in Washington
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flyldavid says:
Here is an alternative if you are not looking to shed $50-$70 for a cab fare, to travel between (IAD) Dulles International Airport, and Downtown Washington, DC.
Dulles Airport is located 26 miles NW from downtown DC. A good 45 minutes to an hour drive. If you are arriving on an international fli…
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#5 of 19 general tips & advice in Washington
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Andy99 says:
Washington Metrorail, or Metro, as everyone calls it, is the subway/rapid transit system serving Wshington, DC and its Maryland and Virginia suburbs. Metro is an excellent, clean, and safe transit system and is the best way for the traveler to get around Washington, DC.
Metro operates five color …
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#6 of 19 general tips & advice in Washington
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jennjeff1 says:
On 1 Septemer 1999 I was able to visit all 3 branches of the US government. I walked from the Washington Monument to the Capitol Building (Legislative Branch), then across the street to the Supreme Court (Judicial Branch) and then down Pennsylvania Ave. to the White House (Executive Branch). We ha…
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#7 of 19 general tips & advice in Washington
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Maui says:
Every day of the year at 6 PM on the Millenium Stage, minus a few holidays, the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts offers live performances from various artists. It's pretty much hit or miss. Sometimes you might get stuck with watching a solo french horn player -(forgive me, but french h…
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#8 of 19 general tips & advice in Washington
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HuBison says:
In order to ride the metro in DC, you must buy a ticket from the machine at each station. You must look at the map and it will tell you how much you have to pay for a one-way trip. The cost to travel to different places is different-there isn't one price to ride the metro. You should be able to r…
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#9 of 19 general tips & advice in Washington
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vances says:
Just sharing a fun concept for fellow travelers. Doug Lansky has centralized a collection point for wacky signs…and I’ve seen some good candidates here at TravBuddy! Here is Doug’s description of what “Signspotting” is all about:
What started as an unhealthy fascination with quirky …
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#10 of 19 general tips & advice in Washington
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diisha392 says:
A fun evening for teachers! Every year the Smithsonian Institute hosts a night where teachers can gather and discover what this organization has available for education. Booths provide information on the various museums and on-line resources. Teachers can pick up lesson plans, informational packe…
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#11 of 19 general tips & advice in Washington
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lparisya says:
I would recommend seeing Maya Lin's Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. Here is what she had to say about the war:
“the politics had eclipsed the veterans, their service and their lives.”
The memorial is comprised of three components: the Wall of names, the Three Servicemen Statue and Flagpole…
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#12 of 19 general tips & advice in Washington
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Documama says:
DC is divided into four quadrants -- northwest, southwest, northeast, southeast. The Mall and East Capitol Street divide north from south. North Capitol St. and South Capitol St. divide east from west.
The Capitol sits in the middle of that.
Check your addresses: There is a D St., for exampl…
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#13 of 19 general tips & advice in Washington
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SeanAlexander says:
Please, for the love of God, if you are a tourist in DC learn to stand on the right and pass on the left. We won't say anything if you do, but we'll be grateful. If you don't heed this advice, however, we'll get all "New York" and shout, bitch, and moan. Then we'll pray for September when you go awa…
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#14 of 19 general tips & advice in Washington
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Andy99 says:
Capital Gallery is not an art gallery or musuem. It is a conveniently located retail arcade with restuarants and shops of interest to travelers and visitors to Washington, DC. It is near the Smithsonian museums and the National Mall, but enough off the beaten path that you will not find many tourist…
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#15 of 19 general tips & advice in Washington
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Documama says:
If you often find yourself getting moved by the other riders on the escalators in the DC metro it's because of:
The Unwritten Law of the Escalators
Stand on the right
Walk on the left
Everyone who lives here knows it and abides by it. Yes, it's a shame Metro doesn't post it but they don't.…
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