I will be in Washington DC tomorrow!!!
I need advice...
Sights to see?
Is there a website I can go to?
Is there a way I can get inside the whitehouse?
I'm particularly interested in the Christian history aspect. Is there info on that?
Let me know whatever you know!
Thanks!
2007-10-25 01:57:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Washington, D.C.
You might enjoy a trip to the National Cathedral (http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/index.shtml) - otherwise, DC is pretty secular. Arlington Cemetery is non-denominational, but has a lot of history and spiritual meaning (http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/).
The Smithsonian museums (which includes the National Zoo) are all free and easily accessible walking around the Mall or by Metro - http://www.si.edu/visit/
The National Archives (http://www.archives.gov/) and the National Gallery of Art (http://www.nga.gov/) are also free and located on the Mall. The Archives is one of my favorite exhibits here, and should not be missed.
Eastern Market (located at the Eastern Market Metro Stop) is a big open-air market with antiques, jewelry, art, etc. You can also get lunch from one of the vendors - all kinds of delicious, fresh food.
Georgetown and Capital Hill are fun neighborhood to shop and walk around. Georgetown especially has some great restaurants. For dinner or lunch, I love Matchbox (http://www.matchboxdc.com/) in Chinatown. For brunch, my favorite place is News Cafe (http://www.newscafedc.com/home/index.cfm) in Georgetown.
To get a White House tour, you have to contact your Congressperson ahead of time.
2007-10-25 04:07:07 · answer #1 · answered by truefirstedition 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Washington DC has the usual monuments and museums. They are all conveniently located around the National Mall area between Independence and Constitution avenues. The National Zoo is also really nice.
The Whitehouse sometimes runs tours, but you usually have to get on the list for those in advance. Check at one of the tourist information kiosks on the Mall.
Washington DC has no Christian history. There are lots of churches, temples, and places of worship for all different denominations of all different religions. That's sort of the point of DC being the nation's capital.
The weather here sucks right now bring a jacket and an umbrella.
2007-10-25 03:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by badkitty1969 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The White House isn't much worth seeing, but if you really want to do so, you have to contact your Representative or Senator weeks ahead of time to get tickets.
There are tons of museums in the area, most of which are free. I like the Museum of Natural History. The Museum of American History is closed for renovations and is due to reopen next year. The Museum of the American Indian has the best museum dining (although it's expensive). All of these are around the Mall area, and there is a Circulator bus that goes around the Mall. It's a buck a ride, and transfers are free and last two hours.
You can ride the Metro to the King Street Station (Blue or Yellow line), catch a bus towards the waterfront and take one of the minicruises.
As for Christian history, I really cannot help you.
2007-10-25 02:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best place to find info and ideas is on the washington post online city guide. The visitors section is at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/cityguide/ (go to the middle of the page)
Here's one great event happening at the National Cathedral tomorrow night (if you like cathedral's like I do - THIS is the one to see). It will really take your breath away.
(event description from the post).
Overview
The Washington premiere of Paul McCartney's choral tribute to his late wife, who died of breast cancer. The event is a fundraiser to fight breast cancer. Read Editorial Review
Details 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26
Washington National Cathedral
Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenues NW
Washington, DC
• Information: 202-537-5527
• Price: $40-$160
Editorial Review
With performances by soprano Laura Lewis, the Washington National Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys and England's Winchester Cathedral Choir.
Proceeds will benefit the George Washington Cancer Institute, the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, and Men Against Breast Cancer.
2007-10-25 15:33:34 · answer #4 · answered by ALLaboutDC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without a doubt you should rent a car, and go to the giant mall that is 'Tyson's Corner!' It has about 300 shops, and it's so fun!
The White House does offer tours, call 202-456-7041 for more details! My cousin used to work there, so it seems pretty fun!
I would rec. getting 'a rough guide to washington dc'
In that book, it has really good information about the city!
Hope this helps!
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2007-10-25 02:02:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try going to the Orthodox church, the St. Nicholas Cathedral it's on 3512 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007, website www. stnicholasdc.org or the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on 4001 17th street NW,Washington, DC 20011, website www.stjohndc.org
2007-10-25 21:04:31 · answer #7 · answered by Dearenemy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to go inside the white house you need to book months in advance. The sights to see are the monuments (Jefferson, washington, licoln, WWII, Vietnam, Korean) white house, capitol hill, and the smithsonian museums. pentagon city mall is a good place to go and eat, as it has several restaurants. for a hotel (if you dont have one already) i reccomend the hilton at du pont circle.
2007-10-26 02:18:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont bother going to the capital
2007-10-25 02:00:33 · answer #9 · answered by bumblemancan 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋