D.C. Business Trip

Little Red Trolley Tour
Cab Rides
Arlington Cemetary
Ford's Theater
National Zoo

Quick Tips:

Use public transportation as often as possible, traffic is horrendous in the Nation's Capitol. Take advantage of all of the free sights in the city, they are the best you will ever see.

Best Way To Get Around:

Public Transit
Metro
Little Red Trolley

This is an old historical building with modern additions. It was the first hotel in the Marriott chain. The rooms in the newer part of the building are very small and you can hear any noise going on around your room. Request a room in the older part of the hotel. The Hotel has a pleasant staff and has three restaurants. THe best feature is that it is three blocks from the National Zoo.

I only had a short time to visit the sights of Washington, D.C. I found the best way with a 25 dollar ticket on the Little Red Trolley. The trolley picked us up at our hotel and took us on a tour of the city and the surrounding area. Not one cultural or historical sight is left out. The best part is that you can get on and off of the trolley at any stop. Another trolley will be there to pick you up when you are ready to leave every 20 minutes.

This is a really great thing when the weather is bad in D.C. You are in the comfort of a small bus with big windows and with a driver who has no problem driving slowly or circling the block so you can get a better picture!

If you love animals and are fond of trips to the zoo you have to visit the National Zoo. There are thousands of species represented with caretakers that have no problems answering questions about them. The zoo is free and is easily accessible by public transportation. When you visit it is best to visit on a weekday and bring a good pair of walking shoes.

The stars of the zoo are the Pandas. According to their keepers they are the most playful and sociable pair of pandas that the zoo has had. The day I was there the two kept the crowds happy with playful antics running in and out of their cages. Just the Pandas make a trip to the zoo worth it.

Other interesting animals are the Pygmy Hippos that are smaller than many large dogs, the Lions, the Apes and a new attraction that allows you to explore how animals think. The interactive exhibit is lots of fun and also includes lectures and classes by zoo keepers.