Tips for a great time in Washington DC?

coureur
Sat, 02 Jun 2007 19:48:42 +0000

In addition to the usual Smithsonian/Capitol/monument tours, I recommend:


Folger Shakespeare Museum (if you are interested in Shakepeare). It’s a block or two up behind the Capitol.
Mt. Vernon - a short day drive. The house is wonderful. The restored slave quarters are also interesting. You can gaze on the tombs of George and Martha Washington. I found it amazing to think that George Washington’s actual bones were in that stone box. It was like looking at the tomb of someone from the Bible.
Monticello - A rather longer day drive. The house and the mind that made it are on full display.


My favorite expensive restaurant: Palena. It’s off the Cleveland Park stop on the red line.

My favorite hotel: The Residence Inn on Wisconsin Ave in Bethesda. Reasonable prices and great location–right across the street from a red line Metro stop. Two movie theaters, a Barnes and Noble, and the Bethesda restaurant row are just a block away.