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We love getting away to DC to see the many monuments and museums. The Vietnam Veteran's Wall, Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument are always landmarks. The Smithsonian is never boring, but it's hard to see everything in such a short trip. The Holocaust Museum is another must see, but it's impossible to take it all in during one visit.
DC always has plays and events, and Rockdale Park was offering free Shakespeare in the Park tickets. The play was well-acted and worth the visit to this open-air theater. The meal at Chuck's Steakhouse was a highlight for me. The food was delicious.
Ford Theater is a great place to see if you are interested in history. You will feel like you ar
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DC always has plays and events, and Rockdale Park was offering free Shakespeare in the Park tickets. The play was well-acted and worth the visit to this open-air theater. The meal at Chuck's Steakhouse was a highlight for me. The food was delicious.
Ford Theater is a great place to see if you are interested in history. You will feel like you are in the theater with Lincoln as you absorb the facts and information of where and when he was shot. The box where he was sitting is decorated with mostly original furnishings and will take you back to the Civil War period. Across the street is the house where he was taken after the shooting.
Quick Tips:
If you take a taxi, get the driver talking. You can usually get a free tour this way. The driver's will point out all the highlights and give you information about Washington you won't always find in a guide book.
Check out the concierge at the motel. They have maps of sights and restaurants that make getting to where you want to go easy.
Read the guidebooks in the room. This information lets you know what's out there to see and do.
Best Way To Get Around:
You can walk to a lot of the DC sights and the Metro system makes it easy to get around. Taxis are everywhere for your convenience. Cars are great, but parking can be a problem. Read Less