Washington, DC

Pros: So much to see and do
Cons: Parking can be difficult.

Washington DC is a very special destination. I have been there many times and at different seasons of the year. I have traveled with my family, visited it with my wife, and marched there more than 15 times. I have also been in town on business. My latest ...

Pros: Amazing variety of monuments, memorials, museums, and other attractions, easy to navigate
Cons: Tons of construction, security regulations, not as "fun" as other destinations

Up until last summer, I lived with the deep shame of knowing that I had never visited Washington D.C., the capital of the United States. As I am very interested in history and museums, this fact weighed heavily on my heart. Fortunately, I was ...

Pros: Prostitutes, Marion Barry, Demonic Spirits, Strip Clubs, Fish, High Crime Areas
Cons: None

As the Nation's Capital, Washington D.C. has a lot of history and places of interest to visit. You could go wave to President Obama, smoking on the White House balcony, or run over flocks of geese that congregate at East Potomac Park. There's the ...

Pros: Interesting. Informative. Art and Architecture. Modern Art. Free.
Cons: None

When I worked in Washington DC, my office was relatively close to the National Gallery of Art. My favorite lunch hour excursions were spent exploring the wonderful exhibits housed in this Institution. The National Gallery of Art is divided into an East...

Pros: Our nation's capital; so much to do; great for all ages.
Cons: None

Part I of my multi part series chronicling our 7 weeks of traveling was C ape Cod. Part II chronicles the second area to which we went, Washington, D.C. Congress voted in 1785 to establish a permanent Federal ...

Pros: very interesting historical sites, a lot to do
Cons: not good for the little kids

I had heard so many great things about Washington D.C. This historic city is the capital of beautiful America and is where our President lives. So sit back, relax, and come away with me to Washington D.C, one of America’s five territories.
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Pros: Excellent Entertainment. FREE!
Cons: Late in the evening.

Don't miss the United States Marine Corps Friday Night Parade! This is a special treat that most visitors to Washington D.C. are not privileged to experience. The parades don't start until May, but I am posting this now, to give you an opportunity to...

Pros: Authentic, comprehensive, and free
Cons: Can be crowded on weekends and holidays

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

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Pros: Excellent View, Quiet Picnic Area.
Cons: In A Bad Part Of Town.

I read an epinion that stated "if you step in southeast DC, you will be shot." Although it is true that southeast DC has a great deal of crime, crime in our nations capitol is certainly not limited to one part of the city. If you are in...

Pros: The museums, the memorials, the sights, the scenery - pretty much everything
Cons: A few boring moments, and the food wasn't the best

In late April of 2003, I had my first trip ever to the East Coast. The thought of seeing what the other side of the country was like (which I was eager to see, since I had seen many pictures), and getting away from the overcrowded, smoggy, and superficial ...

Pros: Far from the maddening crowds, and FREE
Cons: Smaller and less glitzy than downtown museums

Getting tired of government buildings and monuments to old dead dudes? Feel like escaping the traffic and bustle of downtown? Here are some ideas for five places in nearby suburban Maryland that might give you a break. These are also great places for a...

Pros: Romantic atmosphere, fresh herbs, top-notch service
Cons: Price is no object

Maybe you're looking for a special place to help you kindle a new relationship. Maybe you're in the dog house for forgetting a birthday or anniversary. Maybe you didn't forget, and you want an extra special place for that extra special day. Let's face...

Pros: Lots of choices, lots of bargains
Cons: Consider ground transportation options & distance

Washington D.C. is blessed with three major airports: National (DCA), Dulles (IAD), and Baltimore-Washington (BWI). Which one should you pick??

I liked Yentakvetch's review of three airports, and she makes some valid points, but I see...

Pros: Innovative, exciting, professional theatre
Cons: Some people have never experienced the magic of the stage

"The play's the thing." Where does that line come from? "Hamlet" maybe. Could be. "Midsummer Nights Dream." Hmm. That could be too... Serious theatre goers probably know, but most of us don't take our theatre so serious...

Pros: Spacious Feel, Great Museums, Lots of Greenery.
Cons: Tad on the dull side if you're there more than a few days.

You can tell that DC is a political center from 10,000 ft due to the preponderance of golf courses. As anybody with any knowledge of state and politics knows, if you want something done inefficiently, give it to government. Do you want a job that is done ...