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Weekend in DC
"Denny" wrote in message
Well, thinking about doing a weekend in Washington DC... I know we have had this discussion in the past but I'm too lazy to look it up - and things may have changed... I ask the wisdom of the group which is the best airport to use? This probably depends a lot on what you intend to do and how long you intend to stay. My home base in Leesburg, VA (KJYO), for instance, is no sleepy town any more and offers the closest VFR access to DC (with minor limitations). Car rental and nice hotel accommodations are readily available, too. You'll need the rental car, though, as public transportation to/from DC is limited to buses and rush hour schedules. Manassas, VA (KHEF) offers easier access to public transportation (via Virginia Railway Express commuter rail), but that, too, is limited in schedule. Gaithersburg, MD (KGAI) is the most convenient to public transportation with a true Metro station (vice commuter rail) fairly close by. Any suggestions on a hotel? Let us know what airport you plan to use and we'll offer hotel suggestions. What are the 'must' touristy things to do? NASM's Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles (KIAD). There's an inexpensive shuttle bus from the downtown museum if you end up staying closer to downtown. This is the only place they can showcase the larger exhibits like the Enterprise shuttle, the Concorde, SR-71, Enola Gay, etc. The docent-guided tours are good, but I also enjoy just exploring. Walking the National Mall is an obvious "must" with stops at The Wall, Jefferson, Lincoln, Washington and WW2 memorials. The FDR memorial is, IMO, grossly out of scope. Any of the Smithsonian exhibits are obvious choices along the way, but the American History museum will be closed for renovation until Fall 2008. The Navy Memorial is also interesting and has a convenient Metro stop. If you have the time, a harbor dinner cruise on the Potomac is entertaining with nice views. Mount Vernon is a fairly short drive out of town and provides a nice respite from "the rush". I'd also recommend a tour of the Capitol. -- John T http://sage1solutions.com/blogs/TknoFlyer http://sage1solutions.com/products NEW! FlyteBalance v2.0 (W&B); FlyteLog v2.0 (Logbook) ____________________ |
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Weekend in DC
John T wrote:
"Denny" wrote in message Well, thinking about doing a weekend in Washington DC... I know we have had this discussion in the past but I'm too lazy to look it up - and things may have changed... I ask the wisdom of the group which is the best airport to use? This probably depends a lot on what you intend to do and how long you intend to stay. My home base in Leesburg, VA (KJYO), for instance, is no sleepy town any more and offers the closest VFR access to DC (with minor limitations). Car rental and nice hotel accommodations are readily available, too. You'll need the rental car, though, as public transportation to/from DC is limited to buses and rush hour schedules. Manassas, VA (KHEF) offers easier access to public transportation (via Virginia Railway Express commuter rail), but that, too, is limited in schedule. Gaithersburg, MD (KGAI) is the most convenient to public transportation with a true Metro station (vice commuter rail) fairly close by. Any suggestions on a hotel? Let us know what airport you plan to use and we'll offer hotel suggestions. What are the 'must' touristy things to do? NASM's Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles (KIAD). There's an inexpensive shuttle bus from the downtown museum if you end up staying closer to downtown. Sorry to say the shuttle between museums didn't make financial sense and was terminated a few years ago. You can get a $3.00 bus from L'enfant to Dulles and a $.50 bus to the museum from there. This is the only place they can showcase the larger exhibits like the Enterprise shuttle, the Concorde, SR-71, Enola Gay, etc. The docent-guided tours are good, but I also enjoy just exploring. The docent guided tours are excellent! (I'm the Docent Program Manager, so take that as you may). Another really good museum is the Marine Corp Museum at Quantico. Margy |
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Weekend in DC
On Mon, 26 May 2008 09:34:40 -0400, Margy Natalie
wrote: John T wrote: "Denny" wrote in message Well, thinking about doing a weekend in Washington DC... I know we have had this discussion in the past but I'm too lazy to look it up - and things may have changed... I ask the wisdom of the group which is the best airport to use? This probably depends a lot on what you intend to do and how long you intend to stay. My home base in Leesburg, VA (KJYO), for instance, is no sleepy town any more and offers the closest VFR access to DC (with minor limitations). Car rental and nice hotel accommodations are readily available, too. You'll need the rental car, though, as public transportation to/from DC is limited to buses and rush hour schedules. Manassas, VA (KHEF) offers easier access to public transportation (via Virginia Railway Express commuter rail), but that, too, is limited in schedule. Gaithersburg, MD (KGAI) is the most convenient to public transportation with a true Metro station (vice commuter rail) fairly close by. Any suggestions on a hotel? Let us know what airport you plan to use and we'll offer hotel suggestions. What are the 'must' touristy things to do? NASM's Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles (KIAD). There's an inexpensive shuttle bus from the downtown museum if you end up staying closer to downtown. Sorry to say the shuttle between museums didn't make financial sense and was terminated a few years ago. You can get a $3.00 bus from L'enfant to Dulles and a $.50 bus to the museum from there. This is the only place they can showcase the larger exhibits like the Enterprise shuttle, the Concorde, SR-71, Enola Gay, etc. The docent-guided tours are good, but I also enjoy just exploring. The docent guided tours are excellent! (I'm the Docent Program Manager, so take that as you may). Another really good museum is the Marine Corp Museum at Quantico. Margy Friday evening parade at 8th & I Marine Barracks is very interesting to watch. My father was in charge of the ceremonial guard detail , um I attended more than I needed.......... www.mbw.usmc.mil Regards Daveb |
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Weekend in DC
On May 21, 8:31 am, Denny wrote:
Well, thinking about doing aweekendin WashingtonDC... I know we have had this discussion in the past but I'm too lazy to look it up - and things may have changed... I ask the wisdom of the group which is the best airport to use? Any suggestions on a hotel? What are the 'must' touristy things to do? I would cheerfully spend every minute at the Smithsonian or the National Gallery of Art, however my signifcant other doesn't find that very exciting, so I will need to adjust to her wants... denny I recently visited DC, flew into Manasses (HEF). I wouldn't go into that airport again. It was a 50 min drive to the National Mall and traffic wasn't too bad. I don't plan on returning to DC until they remove the ADIZ and FRZ so I can go to a closer airport. You may want to consider Maryland airport (2W5), it's a bit closer. I stayed he http://www.holidayinn.com WASHINGTON-CAPITOL Holiday Inn 550 C STREET SW WASHINGTON, DC 20024 I was happy with the hotel, a couple others I considered we http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...lvania-avenue/ http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...ton-dc-capitol |
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