What to do in Washington DC? - Page 2

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.

the_tyrant · 03-07-11, 06:42 PM

Spent 2 days in Washington already, mainly in the air and space museums

Washington is really cool

Platapus · 03-07-11, 06:49 PM

DC would be a great place to live if about half of the people moved out. It is a beautiful city with wonderful architecture. Too bad there are too many people there.

AVGWarhawk · 03-07-11, 07:46 PM

The Museum of Natural History is great. Also, see about the Holocaust Museum. The National Zoo was a national disgrace last time I was there. The WWII Memorial is nice to see. The old Smithsonian Museum is fun as well. I love the Air and Space Museum but the A&S museum in VA is far better IMO.

03-07-11, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

DC would be a great place to live if about half of the people moved out. It is a beautiful city with wonderful architecture. Too bad there are too many people there.

If half the people moved out?
Where would all the Politicians live after they moved?

AVGWarhawk · 03-07-11, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

DC would be a great place to live if about half of the people moved out. It is a beautiful city with wonderful architecture. Too bad there are too many people there.

There are a lot of people. Some neighborhoods are very nice. The old stone structures once left abandoned and run down have been rebuilt. The buildings were purchased for pennies on the dollar and sold for millions when restored. I spent plenty of time in Georgetown and Adams Morgan. Good times and good bars!

yubba · 03-07-11, 09:45 PM

I have fond memories of DC trip with my folks started with a night in Harrisburg Pa with 3 mile island going on, then a gang shootout a half block away from the steps of the areospace museum, had to tackle my family to the ground and hide behind a mail box.

Growler · 03-07-11, 10:48 PM

There's also the National Museum of the American Indian - a pretty decent museum, a beautiful building, and some great indigenous foods, too.

03-06-11, 10:36 PM	#16
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

03-07-11, 07:56 AM	#17
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,398 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.

03-07-11, 08:17 AM	#18
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.”

03-07-11, 08:25 AM	#19
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,398 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.

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the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Spent 2 days in Washington already, mainly in the air and space museums Washington is really cool __________________ My own open source project on Sourceforge OTP.net KGB grade encryption for the rest of us

03-07-11, 06:49 PM	#21
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,398 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	DC would be a great place to live if about half of the people moved out. It is a beautiful city with wonderful architecture. Too bad there are too many people there. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

03-07-11, 07:46 PM	#22
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,293 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	The Museum of Natural History is great. Also, see about the Holocaust Museum. The National Zoo was a national disgrace last time I was there. The WWII Memorial is nice to see. The old Smithsonian Museum is fun as well. I love the Air and Space Museum but the A&S museum in VA is far better IMO. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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yubba Admiral Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in a neighborhood near you Posts: 2,478 Downloads: 293 Uploads: 2	I have fond memories of DC trip with my folks started with a night in Harrisburg Pa with 3 mile island going on, then a gang shootout a half block away from the steps of the areospace museum, had to tackle my family to the ground and hide behind a mail box.

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Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	There's also the National Museum of the American Indian - a pretty decent museum, a beautiful building, and some great indigenous foods, too. __________________ 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.