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If you have ever wanted to see the national sites, spend a whole day looking at priceless works of art, eat wonderful food that dances on your taste buds or generally wanted to explore a city rich in culture and influence- Washington D.C. is the place for you. Depending on personal tastes you...more If you have ever wanted to see the national sites, spend a whole day looking at priceless works of art, eat wonderful food that dances on your taste buds or generally wanted to explore a city rich in culture and influence- Washington D.C. is the place for you. Depending on personal tastes you can find everything you want or need to engage the mind and senses. close

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by mrain – posted on Oct 31, 2007

2

There is lot to do and see in Washington DC, so getting up early to make the most of your stay is recommended. The Smithsonian museums are world renowned for good reason. There are about 15 museums in all, so it's best to choose a few and take a day or two exploring those. I found the National...more There is lot to do and see in Washington DC, so getting up early to make the most of your stay is recommended. The Smithsonian museums are world renowned for good reason. There are about 15 museums in all, so it's best to choose a few and take a day or two exploring those. I found the National Air & Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History to be the most interesting. Washington has many memorials and buildings of interest. I got tours of the US Capitol (seat of US government) and the White House. Of course, you don't get to ramble around, but it is nice to visit such well known landmarks. Overall, Washington DC is a great place to visit. The Smithsonian museums alone are worth the effort. Some prior knowledge of American history and politics brings extra value to some of the other places on offer. Getting around was straightforward. A shuttle bus took me to and from my hotel to the metro station. The metro is clean and efficient and brings you to (or close to) many places of interest.close

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by Sean – posted on May 16, 2007

19

Washington is a great city!! It has great culture, heritage and sightseeing i.e. the White House, the White House Museum, Capital Hill, the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial. There is so much history in Washington and most of the museums are free!! It is very easy to get around and a...more Washington is a great city!! It has great culture, heritage and sightseeing i.e. the White House, the White House Museum, Capital Hill, the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial. There is so much history in Washington and most of the museums are free!! It is very easy to get around and a surprisingly laid back city! The city also has a great night life, I stayed in DuPont Circle, where the streets were lined with cafes and bars.close

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by aislinnmurphy – posted on May 3, 2007

33

Probably the world's most famous capital city, there are plenty of sights to be seen and is one of the only cities in the United States where you can actually feel a bit of history! The White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial…You can’t run out of things to...more Probably the world's most famous capital city, there are plenty of sights to be seen and is one of the only cities in the United States where you can actually feel a bit of history! The White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial…You can’t run out of things to see! Word of warning though; eating out can be expensive!close

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by MrWhite – posted on May 1, 2007

32

We went to DC for a two day trip from NY. It was actually enough time to get to see all the main sites. The majority of the sites are all within walking distance of each other (Capitol, Monument, the memorials and White House). The Smithsonian museum complex is massive though so we only got to...more We went to DC for a two day trip from NY. It was actually enough time to get to see all the main sites. The majority of the sites are all within walking distance of each other (Capitol, Monument, the memorials and White House). The Smithsonian museum complex is massive though so we only got to see one of the museums there. We were lucky enough to be there for the cherry blossom trees being in full bloom (end Mar/beg Apr) so that definitely added to the pictures! DC is very much a student/politician's area especially if you're staying around the main sites. Downtown is apparently a bit rough but we didn't get there. We went to Georgetown for dinner and drinks. The restaurant selection was fair but there wasn't that many bars and the ones that were there were packed with students. Probably would have been good for anyone under 25. We walked around all the sites and didn't use public transport so I can't comment on that. However, it seemed pretty easy to use.close

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by emmalros – posted on Mar 31, 2007

4

The Metro is great! Also rode the buses, which are well run -- lots of posted schedules and the buses run on time! Each bus stop has a map of the route. Drivers are very helpful. I was in class most of the time, did not do a lot of sightseeing, but had a grand time. The Hostel I was in had a...more The Metro is great! Also rode the buses, which are well run -- lots of posted schedules and the buses run on time! Each bus stop has a map of the route. Drivers are very helpful. I was in class most of the time, did not do a lot of sightseeing, but had a grand time. The Hostel I was in had a lot of drinking going on, but all seemed to be under control and quite pleasant.close

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by vosemcgill3419 – posted on Mar 21, 2007

2

Full of history an culture. Between politics, monuments and the Smithsonian, there's more to see than could fit into a week. It was my first time and loved seeing the Nation's capital in person. The metro made it really easy to get around, though there could have been a few stops...more Full of history an culture. Between politics, monuments and the Smithsonian, there's more to see than could fit into a week. It was my first time and loved seeing the Nation's capital in person. The metro made it really easy to get around, though there could have been a few stops closer to certain areas. (For some of the monuments you have to walk about a mile from the nearest stop.) For a budget trip this place is awesome. Pretty much everything we went to see/do was free.close

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by swirlingdownthedrain – posted on Mar 18, 2007

7

I normaly don't like tourist things, but i can suggest to do a tour with the trollycar starts at union station for 32 dollar. I have seaen also 2 other companies (grey line,..)but I don't now exactly. dry to find out to compare. there are many attraction for free (going to the tower at...more I normaly don't like tourist things, but i can suggest to do a tour with the trollycar starts at union station for 32 dollar. I have seaen also 2 other companies (grey line,..)but I don't now exactly. dry to find out to compare. there are many attraction for free (going to the tower at the old post office for a nice overvew at the city,...)friendly people,the city has a good caracter. worth to visit!!!!!!!!close

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by lucia6673 – posted on Feb 9, 2007

4

DC is like any other big city - a little expensive. And as someone from California, I can only rate the weather as OK, even though it's not that bad. Transportation is great, especially with the Metro system, but when trying to call or hail a cab on the outskirts of the city, be patient for...more DC is like any other big city - a little expensive. And as someone from California, I can only rate the weather as OK, even though it's not that bad. Transportation is great, especially with the Metro system, but when trying to call or hail a cab on the outskirts of the city, be patient for at least 2 -2.5 hours.close

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by Sraja5085 – posted on Jan 24, 2007

8

this city was fun but many of the major attractions were over hyped our favourite location was the phillips collection near embassy row where the luncheon of the boating party is housed, there are van goghs and reniors that you can almost touch unforgetable. the city is quite cold but the...more this city was fun but many of the major attractions were over hyped our favourite location was the phillips collection near embassy row where the luncheon of the boating party is housed, there are van goghs and reniors that you can almost touch unforgetable. the city is quite cold but the transport is great and well heatedclose

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by cmaddock – posted on Jan 17, 2007

3