interesting

i visited Washington,Lots to see and the thing that surprised me is that with the vast number of tourist the the museums shut at 5, not enough time to see everything but did take in a lot of the sights in the 3 days we were there, will go back someday hopefully,

Last Visit: June 2008

7 November 2008 | A Yahoo! User

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I couldn't wait to get back home.

Me and my family came to Washington D.C for a vacation and we got lost almost the whole way around D.C. It was several pedestrians j-walking, police sirens, traffic, and blowing horns. The worst thing about D.C was there was harldy NO parking lots. It surprised me that everyone in D.C didn't have a parking ticket. You could hardly drive because there were cars parked on the side of the road, and when you did find a parking garage you had to park in a specific place, the roof was small, and you had to walk down steps to get where you were going. Almost ALL of the parking spaces were reserved. The national Zoo was fun but Norfolk Zoo in Virginia was way better. The best thing about D.C was the buildings. Oh yeah did I mention that the stop lights are on the side and hard to see? We ran a red light a couple few times!!! D.C didn't seem like a country's capital, it was crowded. I never knew how much I loved Newport News, Virginia!!!

Great for: History/Culture, Theatre/Music

Last Visit: March 2008

16 March 2008 | softballchica221

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Enjoyable experience

Visited at the same time as a trip to New York and there couldn't have been am greater contrast! Washington is quite a quiet place, not much to do in the evenings except for Central Station, but still enjoyable. It's really all about history though - the Holocaust Museum, which is a must-visit, Capitol Hill, Arlington Cemetery and the war memorials. Just wasn't enough to do at night.

Last Visit: April 2007

14 June 2007 | judith_smyth2004

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cool dc

tons of history but also alot of things that everyone in the family can do for fun. the best time to visit is in the winter time the lights and manor of the town just comes alive. the shows at the kennedy center are really great.

5 June 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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A Monumental City

The Lincoln, Vietnam, Korea, Jefferson, FDR monuments were all fabulous. Washington Monument, as well as the White House, were not as great because security made it tough to visit them. Washington Monument (not sure about the White House, but i think also) need advance reservations.

5 June 2005 | abcatmaze

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D.C. for families

Very good for kids of all ages! Most things are free. Educational and user friendly. We learn more every time we go.

5 June 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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Miss it!!!

It is a great city!! Nice place to visit restaurants,museums,theaters,great sightseeing. Too bad the traffic jams are inevitable and public transportation is not very efficient doesn't work 24/7...

5 June 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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Opera Night at Cafe Mozart DC.

Had a wonderful experience at Cafe Mozart's Opera Night with soprano Marylyn O'Leary and tenor Michael Blaney. The accompnist Jeff Jefferson was also excellent. Food and service was great. Will be back!

5 June 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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WE CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK

THERE IS ALOT OF STUFF TO LEARN IN WASHINGTON AND IT'S FUN

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HISTORY GOOD, FUTURE ?

Check out Adams Morgan neighborhood for eclectic shops and eateries. City has great history, but I am unsure about its future. Would be better if Republicans didn't dominate Capitol Hill, but the citizens here are VERY liberal, and don't like the prez either.

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