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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 4, 2001
Pros: Very enjoyable visits to a less touristy place; beautiful; generally quiet
Cons: Parking inconvenient; bugs; in landing pattern for Reagan National Airport
Summary: This Labor Day weekend I visited friends who live in northern Virginia. Most of my friends in this part of the world work in Washington, D.C. and have some experience and knowledge of the city. During some down time over the weekend, my friend with ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 2, 2001
Pros: Something for everyone to enjoy!
Cons: the crime rate...
Summary: last january my eighth grade class took a trip to our country's capital. even though i was only 14 i really enjoyed this trip (and it wasnt only because i took a trip away from my family) we saw soooo much in just three days... lincoln memorial, ford ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 30, 2001
Pros: The Metro is fast, efficient and air conditioned!
Cons: Can be very crowded at rush hour--morning and evening!
Summary: Anyone coming to DC should know that the best way to get around is by Metro (unless you want to walk long distances in addition to walking long distances within museums). Metro has become a tourist attraction in and of itself, given its station ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 22, 2001
Pros: Nice place to visit.Most sights are free
Cons: would not want to live there,over crowded
Summary: We went last summer last week in July very crowded.Driving is a real challenge.Washington monument was closed that was a real bummer.The Metro is very handy but confusing because the local people are not friendly to tourist they think that tourists are ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 14, 2001
Pros: NO TRAFFIC, great sit seeing, many guided tours
Cons: expensive, no nature, long lines for historic sites
Summary: The most spread out city in the world. I went to D.C. thinking all i would be doing was waiting in traffic lines.WRONG! I got to see so much more than i expected. The taxi drivers were very nice (but expensive). I would recommend walking to where ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 14, 2001
Pros: lots of places to see, admission free for most of them.
Cons: depends on when you visit, in March (spring break) long lines everywhere
Summary: As a foreigner, I visited west coast, south coast, midwest. And I could sincerely say that Washington D.C. was the best vacation I ever had. Probably, If I won a jackpot, Las Vegas would be the choice :), but that never happened.
I've been ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 11, 2001
Pros: the museums, the shopping districts, easy to get around
Cons: where are the parking spaces?
Summary: Lucky me, last week I had the pleasure of going to Washington, D.C. with a friend. We stayed for five days at her Aunt Mairsie's apartment on Connecticut Avenue, a mere two subway stops from the National Zoo and only one stop away from Dupont Circle. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 3, 2001
Pros: Learn about our nation's heritage. Amazing sights and educational.
Cons: Traffic, driving, parking -- all are a nightmare. Crime -- keep alert.
Summary: Every American and international tourist will benefit from a visit to Washington, D.C. It's hard to recommend a length of stay because you could spend over a week in The Smithsonian alone. Most of you will recognize this as the storehouse of our ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 21, 2001
Pros: Alive with history and culture; The perfect "learning vacation" for families!
Cons: Can be crowded during Congressional sessions and peak season.
Summary: More than 21 million visitors flood our nation’s Capitol each year, says Washington, D.C., Convention and
Visitors Association statistics.
They crane their necks to view Charles Lindbergh’s “The Spirit of St. Louis” in the National Air ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 23, 2001
Pros: Beautiful, Peaceful, Great Historical Value
Cons: None
Summary: Any trip to Washington, DC, is incomplete without visits to the numerous monuments and memorials that pay tribute to great American figures, war heroes, and veterans. On my most recent visit to the nation’s capitol, I visited a memorial that I had not ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 16, 2001
Pros: A true budget hotel located perfectly in city.
Cons: Unremarkable decor.
Summary: The Harrington Hotel in DC is a budget minded travelers friend. We stayed at this hotel this past week, &, can happily say the Harrington Hotel had more positive than negative.
Two great considerations which proved true, were: PRICE, &, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 25, 2001
Pros: Exciting and fun
Cons: COLD and... oh yeah COLD
Summary: This past January my friend and I ventured to the BIG CITY of Washington D.C. to attend the Presidential Inauguration and a ball. I have been to D.C. many times before-to Walter Reed Army Medical Center-but this was my first trip without my parents. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 24, 2001
Pros: We had a wonderful time. There is a lot of history here.
Cons: You may not always feel safe.
Summary: My wife and I went to D.C. in 1996 as part of a trip from NV to OH and then driving to D.C. I had been once before but my wife had never been. I think everyone should go at least once in his or her lifetime. In fact, I hope we get to return there ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 23, 2001
Pros: fun, exciting, gorgeous george lives there
Cons: scary, scary, scary, cold, did i mention scary?
Summary: I visited our Country's capitol this past January in order to witness our President's inauguration and attend one of the balls. I had not been to DC since I was a small child and was not prepared for what I drove into. My foremost suggestion to DC ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 22, 2001
Pros: Great spots for pictures, full of history Most places are free to get into
Cons: food is expensive!! Some places BORING!
Metal detectors all over
Summary: First I should tell you that I went to D.C. with my 8th grade class, so I saw it from a teen's p.o.v.
Places you must visit:
National Air and Space Museum: I loved the space stuff and all of the exhibits on astronomy and their ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 14, 2001
Pros: A somber and sad place to visit.
Cons: A somber and sad place to visit.
Summary: I just came back from Washington, DC and I wanted to tell you about the newest memorial, The Korean War Memorial. This memorial was opened in 1995.
The Korean War Memorial is located down near the Lincoln memorial, almost opposite of the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 10, 2001
Pros: There are things you can't see anywhere else.
Cons: Nothing else is interesting. Too many people.
Summary: There are so many opinions on this, that I probably wouldn't bother writing one myself except that the percentage recommending it is too high.
First off, I should say that I will try and flesh this out working under the assumption that you are ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 9, 2001
Pros: Lot's of stuff to do, many picture opportunities.
Cons: Some places are REALLY boring.
Summary: I went here with my school for this trip in 8th grade. It was really cool most of the time and there are some awesome places to go!
MUSEUMS:
Washington DC must have the most museums in the world! I must have gone to about 4 or 5 a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 4, 2001
Pros: Much to see and do
Cons: Crowds and walking
Summary: Then spend a day walking around Washington, D.C.! LOL
I recently made my first trip to our nation's capital. Unlike most people I never got the chance to take the proverbial 6th-grade trip, so it was a totally new experience for me. My ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 3, 2001
Pros: Much excitement to be found in this exciting city.
Cons: Along with all the excitement comes crimes, open must be peeled at all times.
Summary: If you go to Washington, DC for the first time, of course are going to see the famous landmarks such as the Capitol, the White House, the memorials, and of course, the museums. But if you are going to be there for a while (or have already been then) and ... read more
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