The capital of the US, famous for its numerous official buildings, museums, and its architecture and history
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Going on a tour of the Pentagon as a non-US citizen?
I'm wondering about going on a tour of the Pentagon when I'm in Washington next month. I'd be interested in knowing what I have to do to apply, and what you get to see on the tour. Evidently it's ...
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How to travel from/to Washington Dulles and Annapolis?
I've seen a related post on how to get to/from Dulles airport, but I wanted to see if there is any specific further advice to traveling from the airport to Annapolis. Maybe the advice given will also ...
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Two nights in Washington DC, what are good areas to stay?
I will spend two days visiting Washington DC at the end of May (on my way to a professional meeting in Baltimore). I intend to see basic stuff: exterior of the White House, Capitol and/or SCOTUS, ...
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Can we bring a stroller on DC Metrorail?
We're planning a trip to bring my 2.5 year old son to visit the National Museum of Natural History and the National Zoo in the US.
Our hotel is right by the metrorail, and our plan is to take it in ...
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Driving from Langley Park area to Washington National Airport [closed]
I'm driving my friend to Washington National Airport tomorrow morning from the Langley Park area (Silver Spring) in MD. I can drop off my friend any time in the early morning, but I need to be back ...
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Recommendation: Washington DC Hotel [closed]
I'm planning a trip to DC (for 2 on August 2013) and, since it's going to be my first time there, I'm looking for a nice hotel room as closer to downtown as possible. I'm a budget minded traveler, and ...
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Can tourists visit the White House or the US Capitol Building?
As a tourist in Washington DC, is it possible to visit either the White House, or the US Capitol Building?
If it is possible, does the process differ for US residents and foreign tourists? And do you ...
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Getting to Reagan Airport (DCA) early in the morning
I'm planning a trip to Washington, DC in October and I need to do something different from my previous trips: fly back home out of Reagan Airport (DCA) early in the morning (6am) on a Wednesday.
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How to get to/from Dulles airport?
How do I get to/from Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C.? I've reviewed the options on the website and it's hard to tell what's actually the combination easiest/cheapest way.
We're staying near ...
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How far into Washington, DC should I drive before taking the Metro?
I plan to drive to Washington, DC, but my understanding is that the Metro is far better than driving for actually getting around downtown DC. First of all, is that assumption correct?
Assuming the ...
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Theatre/Musical or other activities in Washington DC [closed]
A good friend of mine will work in Washington, DC for two months in the summer of 2012. Since she will have completed her doctoral studies by then me and some firends (we're all located in Munich, ...
