kingfisher241049

We are going on vacation to DC next week, over the weekend. Is there anything special we should see? We have pencilled in the Vietnam Memorial, White House, several museums, FBI Building, and other stuff. Anything unusual which might be worth a look??

clydegirl

There was a good thread on this not long ago.

Don't remember who it was that was going, sorry.

Jerseygirl

You'll need a lot longer than a few days IMHO. Capitol Building, Union Station, Arlington Cemetery, Washington Monument, Georgetown, Memorials ie Geo. Washington/Lincoln. So much to see, so little time.

robskatie

CG is right there was a good thread on this not so long ago, will try and look for you.
Georgetown is worth a visit, and I think the FBI building is currently closed. National Geographic is good, korean war memorial, gallery of art, just to name a few.
There is also the air show going on at Andrews AFB this week-end, if you are into that kind of thing

kingfisher241049

Yes, Arlington is in too, want to see the grave of Prez kennedy, and others. Union Station, not really interested, Washington & Lincoln Memorials already pencilled in.

We will be their about 4 days.

mickmills

air & space musuem is really good.

kingfisher241049

OH! Yes, thanks Mick. I will suggest that to Carol. We do have the Kennedy Space Center here which we visit occasionally, so not sure what Carol's reaction will be. Nice suggestion though.

Rete

Take a trip to the Great Falls National Park on either the Maryland or Virginia side. Also the new WWII memorial.

kingfisher241049

How far is that from DC? If we did I guess we could go in on the Virginia side. Our hotel is in Alexandria VA.

robskatie

WWII memorial is disappointing, OK just to walk through on your way to something else but not great

Celsius

I'm not quite sure when it occurs and you may be in town during the DC Cherry Blossom Festival. There's a big parade downtown and it draws a big crowd.

How long are you in DC? Just the weekend or longer?

kingfisher241049

We will be their about 4 days.

elfman

It's worth bearing in mind that Union station is a pretty good place for lunch -it's right across from the capitol building and there are loads of cafes/restaurants/fast food outlets in there (in the station, not the capitol).

kingfisher241049

MMMMMMM!! Thanks buddy, might be worth a look then. Will see what the misses has to say

ladygwennie

Hey, here is a link to a previous thread http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=346154

I asked pretty much the same thing as you, what i can really recommend, is the old towne trolley tours, wonderful service, the memorials are great to go see, georgetown is fabulous (i used the old towne trolley to get there, as advised in the thread), theres the cathedral, the zoo, etc etc, theres lots and lots of great ideas in the thread, i hope u have a really good time tho