2006-10-07 05:00:15 · 7 answers · asked by iraqi_brute 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Washington, D.C.
first buy a map and get one that attractions and such on it. That will help you get around much better.
2006-10-07 05:07:57 · answer #1 · answered by bor_rabnud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First.....get a map or the city, and guide book before you come because there is so much to see and you don't want to waste your time on places that don't interest you.
Here is an online trip planner to help you. http://travel.yahoo.com/trip;_ylt=Au2pqCQR8O2booNl_jhBUS.bItAF?action=map&pid=844388
Here's a link to a printable visitor's guide in many different languages
http://www.wmata.com/riding/visitors/visitors.cfm#kit
Here's a copy of the Metro (subway) map for the D.C. area(including Maryland and Virginia )http://www.wmata.com/maps/metrorail_street_map.cfm
Here's an interactive subway map...just click on the stations for more information
http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm
All the museums of the Smithsonian are free, and most are located on the National Mall, between the US Capitol Building and the Lincoln Memorial. There is a tourbus that runs around the mall. You pay once and can get on and off when you want.
There are cafeterias in the National Art Gallery and the Air and Space Museum, and there are street vendors that sell food too.
Have a great time in Washington!
2006-10-07 15:42:42 · answer #2 · answered by Bobbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A map would be handy, plus do you know where you will be staying? Hotel? With friends/family? Will you drive or take a taxi? It's good to have a plan ahead of time before coming to a foreign country. There are visitor centers/booth in the city, I think they may also have one at the airport, so you can retreive some extra information about where to stay, attrations, dining, entertainment, etc.
2006-10-07 10:11:49 · answer #3 · answered by Vix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is like a million gift shops and stuff like that in D.C. All you have to do is go in one of those stores and buy a map or books. It will tell info. D.C is a huge place so the best thing for you to do is get a map. Its really hard not to get lost
2006-10-07 10:12:22 · answer #4 · answered by Shopoholic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find a taxi cab anywhere. Just hop in and give the driver the address/attraction/landmark you're looking for and the driver will take you there. Also, if you're worried about getting lost sightseeing, you could take one of those buses that will drive you from attraction to attraction. You can generally find them around the national mall.
2006-10-11 04:03:03 · answer #5 · answered by Sara D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a travel book for the location(s) you are visiting. It will have maps, suggestions, prices etc all in one place. You can buy tavel books in any bookstore or on line.
2006-10-09 07:16:11 · answer #6 · answered by kayak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Metro, the easist way to get around town.
2006-10-07 14:07:07 · answer #7 · answered by Scoop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋