Tag: information on visiting Washington DC
Christmas on the Potomac
When the nice folks at Gaylord National Harbor invited B & I to come check out the property & all their holiday merriment & joy, I was a little hesitant. The National Harbor complex is less than six miles from where we live & we’ve watched the area grow from a patch of dirt to a…
Washington, D.C.: wrap up
I hope you’ve enjoyed tootling around my hometown of Washington, D.C. over the past few weeks. Lets review the top five & a half things we’ve learned: 5. The most important rule when riding D.C. public transit: stand to the right on the escalators. 4. When museum hopping, there’s plenty of awesome free to choose…
Washington, D.C.: Getting Around
If you’re planning a trip to D.C., the most important tip I can give you is this: leave the car at home. Please. The traffic here is awful, the parking is worse, & there’s nothing that can put a damper on a great vacation more than circling endlessly looking for a parking meter or spending…
Washington, D.C.: Touring the Monuments at Night
One of the best ways to see D.C.’s many beautiful monuments & memorials is at night. It’s easiest to do if you have a car, but is possible to do on the Metro subway or walking as well (just be careful, pay attention to your surroundings & don’t stay out too late). Starting on the…
