2006-07-30 14:59:05 · 11 answers · asked by bigd 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Washington, D.C.
Do not park in Washington. It's really expensive, IF you can find a lot with spaces. D.C has a good subway system. Park in one of their lots and take the Metro in. Buy a $10 farecard which should be enough so that you can ride all day.
Here's a link to a map of the subway system.
http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm
This second link is interactive and when you click on the different stops you can see a smaller map of what's in that area, and it shows which exit to take to get to wherever you want.http://www.stationmasters.com/System_Map/system_map.html
Have fun!
2006-07-31 02:19:59 · answer #1 · answered by Bobbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to one of the Metro parking lots EARLY - before 7:30 am - and park your car there. You will have to buy a Metro Smart Card for $5 in addition to paying the daily $4 parking fee. Still this is better than driving into Washington DC, driving around like a stupid tourist and snarling traffic for people who have to work in this cesspool.
2006-08-02 08:18:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no good place to park in DC! Take the Metro or a taxi - it is much better than trying to park and faster. You will spend most of your time trying to find a place - they are few and far between. If you happen to park in the wrong place or go over time in a meter you will get towed. Don't even think of driving in DC! It is not an easy place to get around with all the circles and one way streets.
2006-07-31 01:55:29 · answer #3 · answered by moonmother2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We usually find good parking spots on weekends near the DAR or Red Cross buildings downtown (D or E streets NW). You can check the addresses online. Or, sometimes we just get lucky after driving around for a few minutes. Yes, it's difficult to find a parking spot all the time. It's a good idea to park at (or near) a metro station just outside DC. If it's a weekday, it's worse. Good luck!
2006-07-31 09:41:18 · answer #4 · answered by avenus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can park near the outer limit at a metro station and commute in is the best thing to do. Otherwise look for the big blue P parking signs.
2006-07-31 17:19:47 · answer #5 · answered by Kelli 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rock creek parkway there is a park, down by the waterfront near 30th and M street. I work around there and always park there since they RARELY ticket anyone and you can park there essentiallyt for free. I park there everyday from 12-9pm for the past 3 months and have NEVER gotten a ticket. I've parked on the streets of Georgetown and have gotten so many tickets I can't even remember. rock creek parkway. free, that;s all you need to know
2006-07-31 11:57:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would park outside of town at a metro station and take the metro into the city. You don't want to deal with the traffic and the parking downtown.
2006-07-31 00:09:50 · answer #7 · answered by poppet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you can find places around 21st through 23rd streets NW, near the Lincoln Memorial, or on the cross streets (C, D, E). Many of them are meter parking, so bring change. Also, beware of the one-way directions!
2006-07-31 19:32:37 · answer #8 · answered by thornfield8998 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any subway station and take a ride downtown and then site see~ Parking here sucks~
2006-08-01 12:26:46 · answer #9 · answered by HotPucci220 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really mainly just on the sides of the street. i wouldnt know because when i was there we didnt have a car becasue we flew there and we didnt use any transportation but our feet there
2006-08-01 21:38:40 · answer #10 · answered by ash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋