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Nation's Capital Visit

An April 2002 trip to Arlington by Rexhame Bill

Quote: Road trip to DC with the ability to visit all DC's tourist sites without staying in the District.Use of the Metro system for safe,efficient and low cost travel to most area locations.Hotel in VA offered reasonable room rates, free parking and short walk to local dining and the Metro.
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Overview

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Use the Metro to get around,not during rush hours if possible, and walk, walk, walk. All public buildings and many other attractions are free.We tried the tourist trolley tour to check out the overall and selected key stops for complete tours. Trolley provides a seperate,cost included,offshoot to visit Arlington National Cemetery. Most of the national monuments are near the Mall and can be reached on foot.You could spend the week just visiting the Smithsonian attractions for all age groups. Due to security restrictions, not all sites are available and be prepared to be checked at every venue.If available,try a visit after dark to see the monuments and buildings under lights. Quick Tips: Hotel...Read More

Clarion Collection Arlington Residence Court Hotel Plaza Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Quality Hotel Courthouse Plaza"

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Hotel/motel with highrise structure or park in front of motel rooms. Clean, well managed with complimentary in-room coffee, local calls and free parking. There is a large outdoor pool. There is a workout room and sauna. They have only queen or king size beds. Upscale Royale rooms have additional benefits including breakfast. There is a shuttle van for transport to Metro and airport.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on May 2, 2002

Clarion Collection Arlington Residence Court Hotel Plaza
1200 N COURTHOUSE RD
Arlington, Virginia 22201
703-524-4000

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Rexhame Bill

Rexhame Bill
Waltham, Massachusetts

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