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 Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:24 pm Post subject: I need tips from those who have been to DC |
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Hey guys,
I am traveling this weekend to DC for a conference and will be staying at the Grand Hyatt, which should be close to most of the attractions.
I really want to take in the Smithsonian and the usual landmarks.
Any tips or advice from those who have been there before?
Thanks!
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| Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: I need tips from those who have been to DC |
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| bamafan4ever wrote: | Hey guys,
I am traveling this weekend to DC for a conference and will be staying at the Grand Hyatt, which should be close to most of the attractions.
I really want to take in the Smithsonian and the usual landmarks.
Any tips or advice for those who have been there before?
Thanks! |
Get a metro pass, very east to get around with them. If you are going to do the Smithsonian, allot a good bit of time for it, because it is made up of several buildings. A visit to Arlington National Cemetery is worth a visit too, IMO. You'll have to walk a little, but you can see the changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns, which is fascinating.
*Another heads up, don't try to sneak a pocket knife past the guards at the National Archives, especially on a day when the President is scheduled to stop by. 
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| Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:49 pm Post subject: Re: I need tips from those who have been to DC |
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| Porter wrote: | | bamafan4ever wrote: | Hey guys,
I am traveling this weekend to DC for a conference and will be staying at the Grand Hyatt, which should be close to most of the attractions.
I really want to take in the Smithsonian and the usual landmarks.
Any tips or advice for those who have been there before?
Thanks! |
Get a metro pass, very east to get around with them. If you are going to do the Smithsonian, allot a good bit of time for it, because it is made up of several buildings. A visit to Arlington National Cemetery is worth a visit too, IMO. You'll have to walk a little, but you can see the changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns, which is fascinating.
*Another heads up, don't try to sneak a pocket knife past the guards at the National Archives, especially on a day when the President is scheduled to stop by. |
Lol! Sounds like you are speaking from experience. Thanks for the tips. I do want to make a point and get by the new WWII Memorial as well.
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| Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:00 pm Post subject: Re: I need tips from those who have been to DC |
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| bamafan4ever wrote: | | I do want to make a point and get by the new WWII Memorial as well. |
They (the memorials) are all located right there in a line making them VERY easy to visit, but like most other places, it requires some nice walking.
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If you've never seen it, definitely check out the Vietnam Memorial. You can't really grasp it until you've seen it person.
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| Arlington and the Vietnam Memorial are must sees. I also suggest a visit to George Washington's house on Mt. Vernon.
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