Pros: The worlds largest museum complex Cons: Too much to see in a day, week, or possibly even a month.
Over the years I have learned that the Smithsonian Institution is more than one, two or three museum. In fact it comprises many museums, research centers and more. The wonderful part about this is that all the museums are in the Washington DC area, ...
Pros: a lot to do, a lot to see, a lot to eat Cons: none
We recently visited Washington D.C, one of the best cities in the world. During our visit, we visited many sites such as the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, FDR, Jefferson Memorial, Iwo Jima, Korean War Memorial and the Vietnam Veteran War...
Pros: Dozens of America's Greatest Museums in One Place Cons: Figuring Out What to See
Can you consider the more than a dozen major museums that constitute the Smithsonian to be a single museum? If so, then it's got to be the biggest, most impressive museum in the world, because there sure is a lot of stuff to see! The problem with ...
The Smithsonian Institution is located just north of the Mall in Washington DC. The main building provides electronic directories, to conduct searches. If there is a particular exhibit that you are interested in visiting, the computers offer assistance...
Pros: Authentic, comprehensive and FREE Cons: Can be crowded on weekends and holidays
SSBN, the Navy designation for the fleet ballistic missile submarine, officially stands for nuclear-powered, ballistic missile submarine. We who sailed them affectionately called them “Boomers”.
Pros: Awesome exhibits, helpful staff, and it's FREE! Cons: Crowded, not the best layout, food is pricy and bland
My duties of living in D.C. include playing host and tour guide to family, friends, and friends of friends who visit the area. While I occasionally get tired of schlepping people around the monuments, I must admit that I do enjoy showing off my ...
Pros: so much to see Cons: can't do it in less than a week
I have a confession to make…I am a museum junkie.
When the other tourist visiting Deadwood South Dakota were checking out the casinos, I was dragging my family though the local museum. My children have grown up thinking that visiting museums...
Pros: Important History, Interactive, well done... Cons: need to have chairs at exhibits....
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
Review Topic: Sights & AttractionsWell, after 5 years in Washington DC we finally went to visit the National Postal Museum. 2 Massachusetts Ave., N.E. Admission: FREE
Pros: A vast complex of free museums and associated organizations Cons: A vast complex of free museums and associated organizations
"Saturday I'll do the Smithsonian." These words were most recently uttered in my presence by a visiting colleague from California. He was in town over the weekend and wanted to see a few of the local attractions.
On a recent trip to Washington D.C., we visited this excellent account of history. The building itself reminds you of an imprisoned place, the elevators were like warehouse elevators. The entire atmosphere was somber. First I should say I am a...
Pros: everything Cons: so much to see, would take several visits to truly see it all
From the desk of Thomas Jefferson, to Archie Bunker's chair, this museum will give you the history of America. On a recent trip to Washington D.C., I again visited this, my favorite museum in our Nation's Capitol.
Pros: Exciting, interesting, convenient, and free. Cons: None
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum opened in 1976 and is one of the most visited of the Smithsonians. We visited this museum on Tuesday, June 26, 2001. If you want to see an example of what a rich child's bedroom ceiling would look like, the...
Pros: Good, inexpensive food is nearby, but usually not in the Smithsonian. Cons: Expect to pay in price or lower quality to eat in the Smithsonian buildings.
So, you decided to visit the Smithsonian and you want food. There are places you might want to avoid and some places that are hidden gems. This covers both and comes from someone who works within a couple of blocks. First, understand that the ...
Pros: All aspects of Americana, restoration of Old Glory Cons: disorienting lay out even with map
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
The Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian, is located on Constitution Ave. Here is where our history is preserved with an enormous assortment of every facet of American way of...
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