- Go Behind the Scenes in Georgetown: The truth is, you want to get lost in Georgetown because it's the side streets that hold the history and centuries-old houses of this one-time colonial tobacco port. And not to worry, Georgetown is so compact, you're never very far from the main drags of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue.
- Spend the Day in Alexandria: Just a short distance (by Metro, car, boat, or bike) from the District is George Washington's Virginia hometown. On and off the beaten track are quaint cobblestone streets, charming boutiques and antiques stores, 18th-century houses and other historic attractions, and fine restaurants.
- Stroll Embassy Row: Explore the neighborhood of Dupont Circle to view smaller embassies, then head northwest on Massachusetts Avenue to admire the larger ones. You'll walk along gorgeous tree-shaded streets lined with Beaux Arts mansions, many built by fabulously wealthy magnates during the Gilded Age.
The Best Neighborhoods for Getting Lost
Washington Travel Experiences
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Dubya's house..
We arrived following another comfortable amtrak journey, to the capital of the US, Washington DC. Neither of us knew what to expect from... Continue reading »
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Afternoon at the Capitol
Took the Metro to Washington DC on a very hot and rainy day. The Metro was flooding and many museums closed that evening, but we got to t... Continue reading »
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The Smithsonian and other museums etc.
Today we went our separate ways to take in the museums which interested us personally.Jane - I started with the Native American Museum.&n... Continue reading »
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Traffic, Heat, and Fireworks
The heat was getting to me as I parked my car (likely illegally) after quickly getting lost in the downtown D.C. area. I was coming... Continue reading »
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DC It All!!
Day 2 in Washington has opened our eyes to what an amazing and historical city this actually is. We booked a bus tour (complete with guid... Continue reading »
Popular Washington Hotels
- The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
- Willard InterContinental Washington
- Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC
- Embassy Suites Washington D.C. - at the Chevy Chase Pavilion
- The Fairmont Washington DC
- The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
- Homewood Washington DC Downtown
- Embassy Suites Washington D.C. - Convention Center
- Hampton Inn Washington, Dc
- The Hotel George - a Kimpton Hotel
