What to do in Washington DC?

[the_tyrant]

I will be in Washington DC with my family next week for 4 days, Any ideas?

thanks

[Rockstar]

I recommend the National Gallery of Art, Gauguin's work is showing now. So much to see at that gallery and the food downstairs isn't all that bad either.

And no matter how many times I've been there and seen Portrait of a Venetian Gentleman it always stirs a response. Like someone sitting right across the table from me. I can't help but to try and figure out what this man is thinking.

The image below does not do it justice.

[Skybird]

Paint the White House black.

[Thomen]

The Mall and the Smithsonian Institutes are a must if you are there and got the time for it. Also, if you have the time, you can drive out near Dulles Airport and visit the Udvar Hazy Air and Space Museum, who has the Enola Gay and the Shuttle Enterprise.

[the_tyrant]

Thanks

what about the spy museum and the navy museum. Worth it or not?

[Platapus]

DC is known for its museums

The Spy museum is nice. They have some Enigma simulators there that are interesting.

Down in the Navy Yard there is a nice naval museum and I think there is still a destroyer you can tour.

If you want to impress people, find the Titanic Memorial in DC. There have been people living here for 30 years who don't know we have a Titanic Memorial. It is rather hidden.

Check out the Korean War memorial. It always brings tears to my eyes. The WWII memorial is ostentatious and could have been a lot better. The memorial for military nurses is also a tear jerker.

The Viet Nam memorial is overrated and not one of my favourites.

There is also the Newseum (I have not been there but I understand it is great)

You might want to check out the National Archives. I understand that soon the Constitution and the DoI will be moved as they are fading to the point of being unreadable. Might be your last chance.

Check out the Jefferson building of the Library of Congress. It is one of the few buildings I have been in where I have actually been in awe looking at the artwork and construction.

If you let me know what type of stuff interests you, I might be able to give you some specific hints. DC has a lot to offer, far too much to see in only four days.

Good luck with it.

[the_tyrant]

Originally Posted by Platapus

DC is known for its museums

The Spy museum is nice. They have some Enigma simulators there that are interesting.

Down in the Navy Yard there is a nice naval museum and I think there is still a destroyer you can tour.

If you want to impress people, find the Titanic Memorial in DC. There have been people living here for 30 years who don't know we have a Titanic Memorial. It is rather hidden.

Check out the Korean War memorial. It always brings tears to my eyes. The WWII memorial is ostentatious and could have been a lot better. The memorial for military nurses is also a tear jerker.

The Viet Nam memorial is overrated and not one of my favourites.

There is also the Newseum (I have not been there but I understand it is great)

You might want to check out the National Archives. I understand that soon the Constitution and the DoI will be moved as they are fading to the point of being unreadable. Might be your last chance.

Check out the Jefferson building of the Library of Congress. It is one of the few buildings I have been in where I have actually been in awe looking at the artwork and construction.

If you let me know what type of stuff interests you, I might be able to give you some specific hints. DC has a lot to offer, far too much to see in only four days.

Good luck with it.

Thanks

kids friendly is a big thing, my 8 year old brother likes military stuff

how is the National Air and Space Museum?

[Platapus]

Originally Posted by the_tyrant

Thanks

kids friendly is a big thing, my 8 year old brother likes military stuff

how is the National Air and Space Museum?

Which one. we have two open to the public and one semi-private (by appointment only.

The old Air and Space Museum is in the national mall, but the newer one and larger one is by Dulles Airport just off of Route 28. It is about 30 miles west of DC. Check the websites to see what has been moved to the newer one.

Admission to the Dulles one is free but parking costs $12.00. It has an awesome military book store. There are plenty of exhibits that are interactive for you and the kids as well as an observation tower that overlooks Dulles Airport.

Unfortunately, I think the Pentagon tours are still on hold but check their website.

[nikimcbee]

dodge bullets.

[TLAM Strike]

Go to the US Capital Building, ask to see the tiny black hole they have that all the tax dollars gets sucked in too...

[the_tyrant]

Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Go to the US Capital Building, ask to see the tiny black hole they have that all the tax dollars gets sucked in too...

At least its not my money

[GoldenRivet]

Wear waders. or possibly bring a canoe.


the BS there is about waist - chest high now days.


Enjoy your visit

[Growler]

Depending on when you're there, the Akebono Cherry blossoms may be beginning to bud/bloom - depends on weather, mostly, but I know we're getting closer to that time period.

Probably going to head down there on Sunday and troop through NASM, the National Museum of the American Indian, or perhaps the American History Museum. Dunno yet.

[Castout]

Washington must have one of the finest escort lady services in the country. High quality pro*bleep*. It even beat Vegas!

[Torvald Von Mansee]

Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Go to the US Capital Building, ask to see the tiny black hole they have that all the tax dollars gets sucked in too...

You're thinking of the Pentagon.