I'm going to be taking a trip to Washington DC?

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The Green Gentleman

National monuments (all of them)
White House
National Archives
Holocaust Museum
Pentagon
Capitol Building
Wok N Roll Resturaunt
Native American Museum
Air and Space Museum
Internment Plaza
Old Post Office
National Cathedral

Thank U 2

I was so surprised on my first visit by what a wonderful city it is to walk in. And, they have a fantastic subway to get around.
1) Smithsonian all museums that you are interested in
2) Georgetown for the history (the first area settled in Washington)
3) The Jefferson Monument. Far more important and impressive than any other I think in its beauty alone.
4) Stroll along the Potomac, over le infant's wonderful bridge
5) read the history of construction of W.D.C. before going there
6) Robert E Lee's home at Arlington. To see what this man gave up by accepting a role in life he never wanted nor asked for.
7) The Vietnam Memorial.

Forget who you are related to and how important that may seem; remember where you are and everyone who went before you at that place. Everywhere you go you will be walking in history's footsteps. And don't forget, the Washington Zoo is part of the Smithsonian. And well worth the trip.

tbugs

If your cousin is a lobbyist, have him spring for tickets to the Kennedy Center for a good musical. If that is not your thing, have him get box seats for the Washington Nationals baseball games.

As far as seeing George Weasel Bush at the White House, that is very slim possibility. For one thing, Dick Cheney keeps Weasel penned up until it is time for a photo op and then trots him out for cameras like a trained chimpanzee. Actually, a trained chimp is better than George Bush in so many ways that I would vote for a chimp before voting for Bush. Weasel Bush's approval rating is around 28% right now. In case you do not understand, that means that 72% of Americans are against Bush. Pretty incredible that a person who lost the popular vote still got to be President and now 72% of the country is against him.

Bush lied - 3,500 Americans have died.

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Have fun!!

warriorwoman

Any of the Smithsonian Museums. I'm partial to the Museum of Natural History and the National Zoo. Of course, the Capitol and the White House, Georgetown is nice, and although not in the District, I prefer Olde Towne Alexandria.

zeebya

If you like really great chili, the best chili place in the world is in Old Town Alexandria, on King Street. It's called Hard Times Chili Cafe. You won't regret it!

Inquisitive1

dc is a great place to visit as well as the outer community. go to the usual tourist spots like the smithsonian museums, national mall which faces both the captial and the monument, georgetown or 16th street over towards silverspring,md, arlington,va is cool and so is crystal city,va dc has a metro train system which is pretty simple and color coordinated but if you have trouble just ask someone. stay away from Southeast dc or anyplace that is outside of downtown because if your not from there you dont know what to expect. and it can be dangerous sometimes.other than that there are so many places to visit. just remember for the train u should stay either on the red line or yellow line to get where u want to go. dont go on any other train because u will get lost lol. but for any other questions about dc just look it up in google. have fun.

from a dc native :-)

Alli

Oh, I'm gonna lurk at this question, b/c I'm going this summer! :) I'm going to be in the National Independence Day Parade. w00t!

And is the Smithsonian in D.C.? I think I want to visit there.

Troy D

Definitely check out the air and space museum... I thought it would be kind of boring but it was the most interesting thing I saw while I was there!!!!!

rockstar_bepink

one place no to go that place on weatyne bluv. so suckie

drew2kew

jefferson memorial. congress building. lincoln memorial. the local hard rock cafe is nice. white house. good luck. have fun

woodstockb42001

You cannot possibly see all there is to see in a day but I would suggest starting with Ford's Theater and then the Smithsonian Institute. Chances of seeing the Pres. are slim to none. He's a busy guy. They do give tours at the White House and he has been known to correspond with the tourists from time to time. Another place to see is not actually in DC but just off Rt.1 south about 20 miles to Mt. Vernon. George Washington's' House.

tkes14

lincon memorial, washigton monument,jfk's grave in Arlington national cemitary, white house

TRUE PATRIOT

The White House
Capital Building
Smithsonian
Lincoln Memorial
The Vietnam Memorial is a must
The National Zoo is GREAT!!

Have a blast!! I love DC.

hakiem g

the white house last time the president gave me his oddagrapgh

alpha66

crime there is high....crack is being sold a block from the White House...its ridiculous....that's the USA for ya !!!

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