Interesting places to visit in DC

[DubaiSis]

Hop on/hop off tours work great to get an overview of a city. I found 2 in Washington DC and the price seems good. If they're going to go into the city 2 days in a row, I'd really consider the 2 day pass. That way you can do the full circuit the first half day and do more hopping after that. But the rules generally require those 2 days to be consecutive.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

Hop on/hop off tours work great to get an overview of a city. I found 2 in Washington DC and the price seems good. If they're going to go into the city 2 days in a row, I'd really consider the 2 day pass. That way you can do the full circuit the first half day and do more hopping after that. But the rules generally require those 2 days to be consecutive.

Truth! Make sure that you take the bus that goes into Arlington Cemetery, or connects to it. The changing of the guard is absolutely breath taking! We usually park at Union Station, and catch it right out front - no time for kids to cry that they're tired! If you take the Old Town Trolley tour, they have pop quizzes, and the winner gets an "Executive Decision Maker" - a large coin to toss. It does the northern end of DC, including Embassy Row. Either one gives you a HUGE overview of our Capital City.

If they do Ford's Theatre, go right across the street to the Petersen House, where Lincoln actually died. It's free, and if you're lucky, you'll be able to see the pillow where his head rested. It really personalizes history!

[libramunoz]

Originally Posted by honeychile

Truth! Make sure that you take the bus that goes into Arlington Cemetery, or connects to it. The changing of the guard is absolutely breath taking! We usually park at Union Station, and catch it right out front - no time for kids to cry that they're tired! If you take the Old Town Trolley tour, they have pop quizzes, and the winner gets an "Executive Decision Maker" - a large coin to toss. It does the northern end of DC, including Embassy Row. Either one gives you a HUGE overview of our Capital City.

If they do Ford's Theatre, go right across the street to the Petersen House, where Lincoln actually died. It's free, and if you're lucky, you'll be able to see the pillow where his head rested. It really personalizes history!

That's the one that she's planning to do--the Old Town Trolley tour! She is working on getting the tickets now! I know that she's going to be taking my brother and all of the children--and yes--she wants to see Arlington National Cemetery. I will definetly tell her of the pop quizzes! She'll love it!

She does plan on going to the Petersen house as well!

Thanks both (DubaiSis/Honeychile) for all of your help.

[cr2817]

Originally Posted by libramunoz

That's the one that she's planning to do--the Old Town Trolley tour! She is working on getting the tickets now! I know that she's going to be taking my brother and all of the children--and yes--she wants to see Arlington National Cemetery. I will definetly tell her of the pop quizzes! She'll love it!

She does plan on going to the Petersen house as well!

Thanks both (DubaiSis/Honeychile) for all of your help.

Yes, I would definitely recommend the Trolleys! My dad used to be the manager of the branch in DC; they're a lot of fun. Also, I know Baltimore is about 30-45 minutes away, but if they're willing to drive the Aquarium is so much fun, and something kids of any age would enjoy. I guess since I have lived in the DC area my whole life I just don't find any of the museums there interesting anymore

Also, I can't help but think that if your family is 10 minutes outside of DC they might live in the same town I do!!