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An August 2003 trip to Washington, D.C. by telwaygas

Cheap travel to DC is possible. You just need to be willing to sacrifice a little convenience.

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 story/tip

Sheraton Hotels: Sheraton Crystal City HotelBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Chrystal City Shearaton"

A great hotel. When I got there I couldn't believe I was getting such a great room for the money I spent. It was very close to the subway and restaurants.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by telwaygas on December 19, 2003

Sheraton Hotels: Sheraton Crystal City Hotel
1800 Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, Virginia 22202
(703) 486-1111

S. Dillon Ripley CenterBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Smithsonian"

A great way to spend a day, and it's free! There are great exhibits featuring dinosaurs, etc. There is an Imax theater inside the museum. There's also a nice restaurant.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by telwaygas on December 19, 2003

S. Dillon Ripley Center
1100 Jefferson Drive, SW Washington, D.C., United States 2002
(202) 633-1000

Smithsonian National Zoological ParkBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "National Zoo"

I expected a lot more from the national zoo. It's about equivalent to any major city zoo. Its bright spot was the panda exhibit. All and all a nice zoo, but I prefer the Bronx Zoo or San Diego.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by telwaygas on December 19, 2003

Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, D.C., United States 20008
(202) 673-4800

Making it cheapBest of IgoUgo

Story/Tip

I got the best deal on a plane ticket going into Dulles rather than Reagan Intl. I then took a bus from the airport to a subway stop. I took a subway to a stop about a block from my hotel. My biggest savings were from using the subway system (I spent $15 for the week end) and visiting free attractions (Smithsonian museums and The National Zoo).

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madison Heights, Michigan

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