Is there anywhere worth seeing in Washington DC that you can't get to from the metro?

Answer 1

I think its kind of funny nobody said Mount Vernon, George Washington's Home. Its about 20 minutes from Huntington Metro Station. A cab ride from the station would cost ya about 18 bucks (that includes tip). You can get to the new Air and Space out by Dulles Airport. There is a shuttle bus from the old Air and Space that will take there. And last but not least the National Museum of the Marine Corps and Heritage Center in Quantico, Virginia. If you are interested the site are below.

www.mountvernon.org
www.nasm.si.edu/udvarhazy
www.usmcmuseum.org

Answer 2

Very smart idea not to try and drive in Washington. Traffic is horrendous, it's not easy to park (unless you pay a ridiculous amount) and you can get anywhere you need to go on the Metro. The only hotel I'm aware of that's within walking distance of Union Station is a Hyatt Regency, which is a nice hotel (at least it appears to be from the outside - it's a major Hyatt and I'm sure it's safe). However I doubt it's cheap. I agree that staying in Crystal City is a good idea. It's a very short Metro ride from Union Station and even closer to downtown and all of the tourist things. There are at least a dozen hotels within a couple of blocks of the Crystal City Metro, including a Courtyard Marriott (where I've stayed dozens of times on business). It's got no character, but it's extremely safe (anywhere in Crystal City is safe), modern, comfortable and has a pool. So it's perfect if you're planning on doing tourist stuff all day anyway. There are many other hotels in the same price range, which is about half the price of some places right downtown, and you're literally like 3 or 4 Metro stops from downtown. I haven't done one of the day tours of Washington although I grew up there, so have seen everything - museums, monuments, memorials, etc. I can't recommend for or against any of them, but the good thing about Washington is, it's so compact that you can see everything on the Metro and/or walking quite easily.

Answer 3

Monuments and memorials, modern neighbourhoods, correct regional flavoring this is exactly what Washington, DC is; a place unlike any other; just like this web site hotelbye . Washington it's your property away from home with free museums and America's front yard. Washington is recognized around the globe as a image of the United States. Here, the place you cannot skip is the Capitol. Capitol may be the seat of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The big dome, on the basis of the dome of St. Peter's in Rome, sticks out especially other Washington buildings. Like Washington itself, the creating has developed over the years since the central section was developed between 1793 and 1812. The past improvement, in 1958-62, enlarged the key façade where presidents get the oath. On another side, a marble terrace offers lovely opinions over the mall and the city. The interior is resplendent with frescoes, reliefs, and paintings, especially the rotunda underneath the good cast-iron dome with a threshold painting by Constantino Brumidi and enormous paintings of moments from American history on the walls.

Answer 4

Arlington National Cemetery, one of the most important burial grounds in the country, where John F. and Robert Kennedy are buried and where they have the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

You might also want to consider getting a pass on DC's Tourmobile, One price, you can hop on and off all day, takes you to all the major sights and you can see everything from above ground!

PS. A couple of neat places, the Spy Museum, and the Newseum (interactive journalism museum, scheduled to open this season). Also, for a great lunch, try the Hotel Washington, a rooftop restaurant with great views of the White House and the Washington Monument.

Answer 5

Yes, but there are so many things to see from the Metro why bother? The Smithsonian alone will keep you busy. There are great restaurants near the Metro stations. I like Ebbots Grill on 15th. Around the corner is the Dept. of Natural History which sells the same things as the WH gift shop, sometimes cheaper.

Answer 6

Most all the Smithsonian Museums are accessible from Metro, as are the Monuments, White House, etc. You don't need a car to get around in DC.

Answer 7

The National Cathedral is nowhere near a Metro Station. So is Rock Creek Park.

Answer 8

You said "can't get to by metro" so here we go:

Air and Space Museum--Dulles Annex (about 20 miles from DC).
Walter Reed Medical Museum (not sure if still open)
Adams Morgan neighborhood (very ethnic and fun)
Georgetown
Frederick Douglas House (rough area)
Smithsonian African American museum (rough area)
Fort Stevens (the only place a US president has ever come under hostile fire--Lincoln was shot at by Southern troops here)
Haines Point (nice statute)
Graveley Point (near National Airport--watch planes land overhead).

Answer 9

The Awakening at haines Point. No metro station there.

The Lincoln memorial, Jefferson Memorial, & VIetnam veterns memorial all don't have a metro stop. Nearest one is Smithsonian but that's a long walk. Georgetown does not have metro either.

I never liked riding metro either.
Those trains make such an annoying sound.

Answer 10

spy museum. near metro center.