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IXXI_carrera 03-07-2024 02:06 PM

'Local' Things to do/eat while in DC seeing the Cherry Blossoms
 
Tapping into the brain trust on some suggestions for fun activities, notably places to eat, while is Wash DC for the cherry blossoms in a couple of weeks (supposedly the peak of the blooming season).

We won't have a rental car, so using the public transit system as a proximity/convenience consideration.

TIA.

LEAKYSEALS951 03-07-2024 02:15 PM

I don't know where you are staying, but, The Wharf area has good lodging, food, and close to the river. It's a bit of a hike by foot to the mall, but there are shuttle buses available that run on a regular schedule.

Bill Douglas 03-07-2024 02:20 PM

Are you allowed to do a White House tour?

red-beard 03-07-2024 03:04 PM

All of the various museums. And find some of the off the path exhibits. We went to one museum which was nothing but portraits, huge numbers of people involved in the war for Independance and mostly forgotten.

KFC911 03-07-2024 03:12 PM

I haven't been to DC in years, the metro (subway) system used to be fantastic... you could spend weeks at just the Smithsonian alone ...

Invade the US Capitol :D

So much to see there ... the monuments are a must!

I walked up the Washington as a kid .... remember it like it was decades ago ;)

IXXI_carrera 03-07-2024 03:12 PM

Great comments/questions. Staying in the Naval Yard area. I'm not that familiar with the area.

Great question about the White House tour. I'll check. Got tickets (albeit free) for the Space and Air Museum on the Mall. Any 'shouldn't miss' while there? Thinking of the Vietnam memorial, perhaps the holocaust museum (been to Auschwitz - big impact on me).

Appreciate your input guys.

KFC911 03-07-2024 03:14 PM

Fint knows DC well ... mebbe he'll chime in....

red-beard 03-07-2024 03:16 PM

If your wife likes dresses the American History museum. I love the natural History museum as well as obviously the Air and Space.

The treasury is good. I bought a sheet of 4 x 8 dollar bills for a mere $37...

IXXI_carrera 03-07-2024 03:30 PM

Awesome - keep 'em coming! Too funny about the dresses. Family member commented on the First Lady inaugural dresses display - hard pass for me!

Zeke 03-07-2024 04:19 PM

Just being there on Independence Avenue is something.

MBAtarga 03-08-2024 04:27 AM

Years back we made a trip in the early spring. Ended up buying jackets for half the folks - as we weren't expecting it to be so windy/chilly in the evening.

Seahawk 03-08-2024 04:32 AM

You can Metro out to Dulles Airport now.

Great museum near Dulles: https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center

Highly recommend if you like this type of stuff: I do:)

Also the Georgetown Waterfront Park...walking Georgetown is also neat.

MBAtarga 03-08-2024 06:26 AM

Also - download the Metro app for DC public trains - it's fantastic for routes/schedules/etc.

Seahawk 03-08-2024 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MBAtarga (Post 12209021)
Also - download the Metro app for DC public trains - it's fantastic for routes/schedules/etc.

Could not agree more:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dc-metro-and-bus/id578496721

I use it all the time. I generally park at a Metro stop on the beltway and metro in.

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JavaBrewer 03-08-2024 07:36 AM

Old Ebbitt Bar and Grill is unique, close to White House, very good food, lots of history. As already mentioned Georgetown is great to walk.

IXXI_carrera 03-08-2024 09:17 AM

Perfect. Purchased an unlimited 3-day Metro pass for wife and I. Appreciate the tip to download the Metro app. Staying within walkable distance to Metro station.

Love the idea on Old Ebbitt Bar and Grill.

Ciao.

rcooled 03-08-2024 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Seahawk (Post 12208945)
Great museum near Dulles

A second vote for the Udvar-Hazy Center. Don't miss it...
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