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29 May 13, 11:33 PM |
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Bringing back memories of when I lived in Washington DC, for a year when I was 18.
The Smithsonian, playing volleyball on the Mall, just in front of the Capitol building, spending time in Georgetown were all my regular haunts. Many great things to do and see, which you seem to have covered. I was lucky enough to see the first inaugural of Bill Clinton in 1993 and came very close to being an extra/in the crowd for the film In The Line Of Fire, Clint Eastwood. I lived just off Connecticut Ave between the National Zoo, Rock Creek Park and Chevy Chase. The best bagels I've ever had were from DC, The Chesapeake Bagel Company, think they might have closed now. Arlington cemetery, the FBI building, Pentagon, Smithsonian, Capitol building, White House, Vietnam, Thomas Jefferson and Lincoln memorials all stand out to me as good places to visit. I've been up the Washington Monument and its a shame that is closed. Sounds like you're gonna need comfortable shoes I'll look forward to reading your trippie.
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29 May 13, 11:43 PM |
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Looking forward to reading your report. We are planning on going next year, starting in NY then train down to DC. Plan is to hire a car for a couple of weeks and try to get to the Smokies before finishing off in DC and home. Sounds like you have got some great, and different activities planned.
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30 May 13, 01:17 PM |
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30 May 13, 01:28 PM |
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I looked into the train from Washington to Orlando and it was really expensive for the two of us!
Got morning flights for £88 each. Might have got them a tiny bit cheaper if I waited.
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30 May 13, 01:29 PM |
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Wow - so looks like the three of us Dibbers will be in Washington DC around the same time then
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30 May 13, 06:52 PM |
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Yay, Hope Washington's ready for the Dibb invasion!
Sleeper train is on our bucket list, really looking forward to it! Have a lovely time everyone! Jan Edited at 06:56 PM. |
30 May 13, 07:17 PM |
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30 May 13, 08:52 PM |
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I've only just skimmed this thread but wanted to add a few points:-
I dont think the national zoo will take all day even with children - apart from the pandas it is very much of a muchness. Try the trolley bus tour - look on groupon for discounts - you can get on and off wherever you want. Don't change your seats to row 18 - the seats are right next to the galley and constantly busy - we hated them. Watch out at Baltimore aquarium - when busy they operate a timed entrance system that can really put your day out if you get a bad slot. You probably don't need to do both aquariums - Baltimore is big, and fantastic - look out for the free roaming sloth in the penthouse rainforest! Have fun and take comfy shoes!
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31 May 13, 10:22 PM |
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Loving this thread as we've also got a similar plan
28/9 Washington for 4 nights Charlottesville for 4 nights Hot Springs for 1 night Charlottesville for 3 nights Williamsburg for 4 nights NYC for 5 nights (D'Tree, Times Sq) TIP: if you go on the Smithsonian website, you can download & print floorplans of the museums & decide what you want to see/plan your route etc. (Apologies if you already knew this ) |
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1 Jun 13, 07:10 AM |
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