What to do in Washington DC?

[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.

[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.

[Torvald Von Mansee]

Anyone mention the Cryptological Museum at Ft. Meade or the Holocaust Museum?

I think the former is extremely fascinating, but is a bit off the beaten track for just one museum. The Holocaust Museum is also interesting, despite its bizarre presence just off the Mall.

[Platapus]

The crypto museum is cool, but not really a kid thing. Adults would enjoy it but kids would get bored quickly.

I always wondered why there would be a holocaust museum in the United States.. .then I remembered politics.