Cajundude 0 #1 July 29, 2004 I've spoken with my Congressman's office and some of these are being arranged through that office. Am I missing anything on here that I should see? National Air & Space Museum US Holocaust Museum Spy Museum Supreme Court Bureau of Engraving and Printing Library of Congress Capitol Building FBI - No tours right now Lincoln Memorial Washington Monument Ford Theater White House (too late to schedule inside tour) Jefferson Memorial Korean Veterans Memorial Vietnam Memorial United States Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial) Arlington Cemetery Changing of the Guard Thanks in advance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #2 July 29, 2004 The new WWII memorial. Watergate hotel The inner cityI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajundude 0 #3 July 29, 2004 Yea, might as well at least get a pic of Watergate... Thanks for the others, they'll go on the list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #4 July 29, 2004 Smithsonian.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #5 July 29, 2004 The Brickskeller Pub is not to be missed. They have an outstanding beer collection. The Smithsonian - each one of them - is just awesome. I could spend days touring them. If you like to drink beer, don't miss the Brickskeller. Vinny the Anvil Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajundude 0 #6 July 29, 2004 I've been wondering about the nightlife. The Brickseller will be vistited! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wzettler 0 #7 July 29, 2004 Museum of Natural History Museum of American History NIghtlife - Georgetown and Adam's Morgan. Also, Arlington/Rosslyn/Clarendon area in Nothern VA. I think when Jesus said "love your enemy" he probably meant don't kill them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajundude 0 #8 July 29, 2004 WOW! I checked it out. The Brickseller has over 1000 different beers and also holds the Guiness Record because of it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bunge 0 #9 July 29, 2004 Was down ther just last weekend, here are some tips. by the lincon memerorial, there is an information booth, there you can pick up a map, for FREE, of all the national parks sites. the national archives has the origianl Declaration of Independance, constitution, and bill of rights. the vietnam memorial is only partly open, they are upgrading the lights. would suguest doing all the smithsonian stuff during the day, most of them close at 5. i found a neat little memorial to the signers of the declaration just off the middle of the mall. lots of walking, or do the $20 all day tourmobile. edit, Oh yeah, didn't get there yet, but there is another air and space building that you can take a shuttle to, and the spy museum isnt a park servce site, its located at F street around the 800's behind the archives. BUNGE I don't hate them, I just like us better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #10 July 29, 2004 I've been there. They have a kickass t-shirt that I bought, but some sonofabitch ripped off my luggage and stole the damned thing. It had some sort of bastardized periodic table on it. NICE place with good atmosphere and good food. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #11 July 29, 2004 Night life check out George town, Old town and poly esters in downtown DC among others. Stay away from Du Pont circle unless your into that kind of thing"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #12 July 29, 2004 You don't mention when you are going, but the brand new National Museum of the American Indian will be opening Sept 21....it should be awesome! 18th St., NW....Adams Morgan neighborhood has lots of ethnic restaurants and clubs...blues bars etc I had lots of fun there.... http://www.washingtonian.com/dining/bestof/adamsmorgan.html marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #13 July 29, 2004 WW2 memorial. Georgetown Old Town, Alexandira VA. UPSA headquarters. The new Air & Sapce museum at Dulles (VA) Kawaski sushi in Georgetown The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Museum of Natural History National Gallery of Art Hirshorn Gallery Just to name a fewSkydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajundude 0 #14 July 29, 2004 Excellent! Thanks everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajundude 0 #15 July 29, 2004 QuoteYou don't mention when you are going, but the brand new National Museum of the American Indian will be opening Sept 21....it should be awesome! 18th St., NW....Adams Morgan neighborhood has lots of ethnic restaurants and clubs...blues bars etc I had lots of fun there.... http://www.washingtonian.com/dining/bestof/adamsmorgan.html marc August 20th but that does sound like it would be good. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajundude 0 #16 July 29, 2004 QuoteNight life check out George town, Old town and poly esters in downtown DC among others. Stay away from Du Pont circle unless your into that kind of thing "Kind of thing" is all I needed to hear. Gerogetown it is! There is an interesting bar that I saw while searching around on the internet but it is closed right now. Clicky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mayberry 0 #17 July 29, 2004 It sounds like you have all the major attractions covered!! Definitely check out the night life while you're in town as well. One question....how are you getting around?? Since I work for Metro, I'm gonna shamelessly plug them. If you're gonna go all over the area each day I suggest you buy an all day pass, it only costs 5 or 6 bucks & is good all day for unlimited travel. Also when you get to a station, go to the kiosk & pick up a pocket guide from the station manager. It lists all the major points of interest & which color line (red, blue, yellow, etc.) to take to get there. Just don't eat or drink on the train or in the station...our transit police dept. really frowns on it. There was a story in today's Post about them handcuffing & taking a woman to jail for a few hours who didn't listen & got snippy with them. Check out www.wmata.com for more info. Have a great time while you're in town!! DonDon Here's to friends! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #18 July 29, 2004 QuoteSince I work for Metro, I'm gonna shamelessly plug them. If you're gonna go all over the area each day I suggest you buy an all day pass, it only costs 5 or 6 bucks & is good all day for unlimited travel. Absolutely, that is the best info you have gotten so far. Even if you have a car it is easier to just ride the Metro and walk a few blocks here and there. Parking can be a bitch and the streets can be confusing at first. Word of warning, check the times for the last train departure from what ever station you plan on getting back home from as you could find yourself stuck and drunk with no ride. Don't ask me how I know these things...I have a friend who told me about it When in doubt ask the guy in the booth or someone on the platform for directions. Most people will help you out if you ask them. Hope you have fun."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajundude 0 #19 July 30, 2004 QuoteIt sounds like you have all the major attractions covered!! Definitely check out the night life while you're in town as well. One question....how are you getting around?? Since I work for Metro, I'm gonna shamelessly plug them. If you're gonna go all over the area each day I suggest you buy an all day pass, it only costs 5 or 6 bucks & is good all day for unlimited travel. Also when you get to a station, go to the kiosk & pick up a pocket guide from the station manager. It lists all the major points of interest & which color line (red, blue, yellow, etc.) to take to get there. Just don't eat or drink on the train or in the station...our transit police dept. really frowns on it. There was a story in today's Post about them handcuffing & taking a woman to jail for a few hours who didn't listen & got snippy with them. Check out www.wmata.com for more info. Have a great time while you're in town!! Don Thanks a bunch! We probably will do the Metro. I don't plan on renting a car and we will be staying in Bethesda. How late does the Metro run? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifewithoutanet 0 #20 July 30, 2004 As Anvil said further up, the Brickskellar is not to be missed. Otherwise, a little-known-about monument on the north side of Constitution, between 21st and 19th (other side of Constitution from the Vietnam Memorial) is the Einstein Monument. It's a big, bronze statue of the man, himself, with the night sky spread out on the ground in front of him. Stand at the center, with your big toes on either side of the North Star and say something to Einstein. Then step even just an inch or two to either side of the North Star and say it again. You'll know why once you've been there and done it...that's all I'll say. -C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mayberry 0 #21 July 30, 2004 The trains run until midnight except for Fri. & Sat., they run until 3am. Plenty of time!!! I know they also run a shuttle bus from a couple of the stations back & forth to Georgetown but I can't remember which ones right off hand. Like I said check out our website www.wmata.com & click on the green headings under the panda for anything you would ever want to know!! Don Here's to friends! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
napaguy99 0 #22 July 30, 2004 Be sure you stop by My Brother's "Let the misinterpretation and attacks begin." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mayberry 0 #23 July 30, 2004 Now you've got me curious....I'm gonna have to catch a train myself & see what's up with Albert!! DonDon Here's to friends! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #24 July 30, 2004 You'll probably think I'm weird, but go out of your way to use the Metro. Its clean, fast and efficent, basically every time I go to DC I'm impressed. Beyond that the big memorials are really cool, such as the Jefferson, Lincon, Washington, etc. There's a newer one for FDR that's pretty bad ass, like nothing else around there, check that one out as well. Go to the wall. I can't go into the military and I wasn't around for vietnam, but I still lost it when I went to the wall. It means a lot, go there and pay respect.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifewithoutanet 0 #25 July 30, 2004 It's pretty geeky, but therefore damn cool, as far as I'm concerned. You will not find anything about it in the brochures at the monument, either. Enjoy, but don't ask me to reimburse your Metro fare if somehow you defy physics. -C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
