What to do in Washington DC besides National Mall

[Fritzo]

Be sure to stop in to the Capitol buiding (just use a window if the door isn't open) an help yourself to free souvenirs!

 

[nisryus]

Oh u bet i will! I think the wife has wanted a podium for the longest time.

 

[PClark99]

Fiancee and I were in DC in October.

They have paid tours that travel by bus. Varying costs and durations. Those are really good for getting an overview of the City and what it has to offer.

Mt Vernon is nearby and is a pretty good way to kill a chunk of time.

National Archives
Smithsonian Museums

There are plenty of other museums too!

 

[Torn Mind]

It's also is bitch to drive in DC, so you probably will be using Metro. wmata.com

Reagan Nation is the most "accessible" Airport.

Dulles and BWI are in the burbs and not close to DC at all. If you don't really care about costs and are using a rental car, the difference isn't as big but it is some extra travel time.

 

[turtile]

Yeah, the air and space museum is on the plan. But the Falls of the Potomac and Ford Theatre are not.. Now they are!

Thanks guys! I know I can count on y'all!

The Virginia side has better views of the falls but you can easily visit both sides if you have a car. The Maryland side has a rocky portion of the Billy Goat Trail if you are interested in hiking. Avoid both parkways during rush hour. They don't have a shoulder so a simple accident turns into a major backup.

If you are interested in plants, I can show you around the botanic garden - that is if we ever open again...

 

[nisryus]

Ah I heard about the botanic garden. Yeah, some museums and places are still closed. Hope all of them will be opened by then.

 

[Scarpozzi]

If you make it out to the end of the runway at Dulles, the National Air and Space Museum Annex is totally worth a stop. They have an SR71 Blackbird and a Space Shuttle on display there....among quite a few other planes.