What to do in Washington DC?

nikimcbee · 03-03-11, 09:58 PM

dodge bullets.

TLAM Strike · 03-03-11, 10:33 PM

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 · 03-03-11, 10:41 PM

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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 · 03-03-11, 11:04 PM

Wear waders. or possibly bring a canoe.

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

Enjoy your visit

Growler · 03-03-11, 11:16 PM

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 · 03-04-11, 01:53 AM

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

Torvald Von Mansee · 03-06-11, 10:33 PM

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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 · 03-06-11, 10:36 PM

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 · 03-07-11, 07:56 AM

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.

sharkbit · 03-07-11, 08:17 AM

Check out the National Zoo.

The real one, not the one in the Capitol building.

Platapus · 03-07-11, 08:25 AM

We went to the Zoo recently and it was rather disappointing. There is a lot of construction going on (which may or may not be completed due to the budget) Not a lot of large animals. The Komodo Dragon is pretty cool though

There is no admission fee but you have to pay for parking so take the metro if possible. Wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking and most of it up hill.

If you are truly interested in visiting good zoos, you will have to go to other states I am afraid. But if you are looking to kill some hours for free, do the zoo! but be prepared to be underwhelmed. The kids will like the kid zone in the zoo, but will probably not like all the walking between exhibits.

Maybe in 2012 when the construction is finished it will be better.....depending on the budget.

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TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Go to the US Capital Building, ask to see the tiny black hole they have that all the tax dollars gets sucked in too... __________________

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GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Wear waders. or possibly bring a canoe. the BS there is about waist - chest high now days. Enjoy your visit __________________

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Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

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Torvald Von Mansee Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CA4528 Posts: 1,693 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ "You may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you" - Leon Trotsky

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,397 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Check out the National Zoo. The real one, not the one in the Capitol building. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,397 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	We went to the Zoo recently and it was rather disappointing. There is a lot of construction going on (which may or may not be completed due to the budget) Not a lot of large animals. The Komodo Dragon is pretty cool though There is no admission fee but you have to pay for parking so take the metro if possible. Wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking and most of it up hill. If you are truly interested in visiting good zoos, you will have to go to other states I am afraid. But if you are looking to kill some hours for free, do the zoo! but be prepared to be underwhelmed. The kids will like the kid zone in the zoo, but will probably not like all the walking between exhibits. Maybe in 2012 when the construction is finished it will be better.....depending on the budget. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.