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The Libertine · 5 October 2018, 11:09 PM

TRF Friends,

My wife and I are heading to DC for a short vacation later next week; in total, we will have 3 full days there (not including travel to/from).

As DC has much to offer, I would like to learn what TRF considers are “must see” sights. Any attractions you found underwhelming? Any lesser-known sights that impressed you?

Also, we’ll be staying in the Wharf district, so any recommendations for that area will be appreciated!

Thanks!

Danny83 · 5 October 2018, 11:21 PM

National Space and Air Museum is a must, I also suggest the Postal Museum. Have fun in DC

bayerische · 5 October 2018, 11:30 PM

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Reflecting pool, all of National mall really.

Watergate, while walking up to see Georgetown.

Arlington cemetery.

The White House (Obviously)

beshannon · 5 October 2018, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by The Libertine

Also, we’ll be staying in the Wharf district, so any recommendations for that area will be appreciated!

Thanks!

Sorry I have no idea where/what that is?

Where are you staying? Do you have a car? What do you want to see as there is far too much for only three days.

The Libertine · 6 October 2018, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Sorry I have no idea where/what that is?

Where are you staying? Do you have a car? What do you want to see as there is far too much for only three days.

The Wharf is a brand new area of hotels/restaurants along the Potomac.

No car; we’ll be taking taxi/public transportation. Since it is our first trip to DC, probably the more prominent attractions (White House, National Mall, Aerospace Museum, Holocaust Memorial) noted in this thread.

V25V · 6 October 2018, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by The Libertine

The Wharf is a brand new area of hotels/restaurants along the Potomac.

No car; we’ll be taking taxi/public transportation. Since it is our first trip to DC, probably the more prominent attractions (White House, National Mall, Aerospace Museum, Holocaust Memorial) noted in this thread.

Wharf is nice, lots of good new restaurants and shops. Check out crime and punishment museum, air and space is cool but the better one is Udvar-Hazy out near Dulles, which you would need a car or Uber to get to from downtown. You can go hit up Tiny Jewel Box near Dupont as well (don't expect to see much there you would want) and walk around Dupont Circle if the weather is nice. Check out some embassy's you might like to see, you can generally schedule tours in advance. National Cathedral, St Matthews Cathedral (JFK funeral was there), National History Museum is awesome, will try to think of some other must do's.

beshannon · 6 October 2018, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by The Libertine

The Wharf is a brand new area of hotels/restaurants along the Potomac.

No car; we’ll be taking taxi/public transportation. Since it is our first trip to DC, probably the more prominent attractions (White House, National Mall, Aerospace Museum, Holocaust Memorial) noted in this thread.

Ok, you are close to two metro stops but no car probably means that you stay in the city.

There are now lines/tickets for both the White House and the Capitol building, if you want to do these plan your time accordingly.

The National Mall is within walking distance. Smithsonian, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and the surrounding memorials. Arlington National Cemetery is across the river, Metro could get you there.

dddrees · 6 October 2018, 01:39 AM

Lincoln Memorial
Vietnam Memorial
WWII Memorial
Reflecting Pool
Arlington
White House
National Space and Air Museum

AzPaul · 6 October 2018, 01:55 AM

Pro: Thought the presentation at Ford's Theatre was extremely well done.
And very much enjoyed the talk they gave at the Supreme Court, inside the court itself.
Air and Space was way cool, and so was seeing the document room at the National Archives.

Con: The Library of Congress was packed with school tours (as it should be) but very loud, to the point where hearing the guide was next to impossible.

We took a guided night bus tour of the monuments that was a good way to get around and see things. Lots of stops and plenty of time to walk around. They picked up and dropped off at the hotel, too, which was nice.

jwkunkle · 6 October 2018, 01:57 AM

Arlington National Cemetery

77T · 6 October 2018, 02:15 AM

The Supreme Court sessions on Tuesday & Wednesday 10/9-10 ought to be interesting...maybe line up for that.

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The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	DC Recommendations? TRF Friends, My wife and I are heading to DC for a short vacation later next week; in total, we will have 3 full days there (not including travel to/from). As DC has much to offer, I would like to learn what TRF considers are “must see” sights. Any attractions you found underwhelming? Any lesser-known sights that impressed you? Also, we’ll be staying in the Wharf district, so any recommendations for that area will be appreciated! Thanks!

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bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Reflecting pool, all of National mall really. Watergate, while walking up to see Georgetown. Arlington cemetery. The White House (Obviously) __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Lincoln Memorial Vietnam Memorial WWII Memorial Reflecting Pool Arlington White House National Space and Air Museum __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	The Supreme Court sessions on Tuesday & Wednesday 10/9-10 ought to be interesting...maybe line up for that. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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