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Old May 29, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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I am planning to visit this summer and just wanted to know which places people recommed visiting - don't know what places the public is allowed to see or does anybody know if you have to book ahead of time?

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Old May 29, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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The mall, the capital, the national zoo, the Smithsonian museums, and the white house as long as you don't try to burn it down

The white house you may have to book a tour, just check on line.
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OMG There is simply tons of stuuf to see and do. I have lived within a half our of the Nations Capitol all my life and still have not seen a fraction of the things that can be seen!! You won't have enough time to soak it all up.

PM me for my email addie... I'll hook you up with some ccol stuff to do and see.

Off the top of my head

Spy Museum
Air & Space New Museum
National Rifle Association HQ and Museum
White House
Capitol
Washington Monument

Too many!
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Old May 29, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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Without a dought Arlington National Cemetery... More history there than anywhere.
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Thanks to all for the responses.
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Originally Posted by biggrizzly
OMG There is simply tons of stuuf to see and do. I have lived within a half our of the Nations Capitol all my life and still have not seen a fraction of the things that can be seen!! You won't have enough time to soak it all up.

PM me for my email addie... I'll hook you up with some ccol stuff to do and see.

Off the top of my head

Spy Museum
Air & Space New Museum
National Rifle Association HQ and Museum
White House
Capitol
Washington Monument

Too many!
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The Smithsonian Institute is a collection of various museums on the mall between the Lincoln Memorial and the capital building. Some of the best in the world - and they're free. Another one of my favorites is the Udvar Hazy museum located at Dulles Airport. Very cool aero museum complete with an SR-71.
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Old May 30, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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The Vietnam, Korean and World War II Memorials.
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just a heads up DC's parking enforcement and Speed and Red light cameras are second to none
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What they said....besides just seeing the city itself. Make a list to make sure you see what you want to see. I've lived here for 20+ years and still have not seen it all!


Maybe you should plan a really long trip or a few trips! LOL!
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the arboretum, the largest saltwater estuary in the world aka the Chesapeake bay. While in Maryland/ DC you gotta try native blue crabs. Check out the Basin and washington/lincoln/ jefferson monuments/memorials.
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Originally Posted by hot4u
just a heads up DC's parking enforcement and Speed and Red light cameras are second to none
Photo radar? What's the threshold?
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Originally Posted by Mad*Max
Photo radar? What's the threshold?
some are 5mph some are 10mph it all depends.
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Originally Posted by transamsam98
some are 5mph some are 10mph it all depends.
5 mph doesn't leave a lot of margin, I better I make sure I don't do sightseeing while driving
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Originally Posted by gbvette62
The Vietnam, Korean and World War II Memorials.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial will take your breathe away - all those names...over 58,000 of them.
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