Questions tagged [washington-dc]
Questions about travel relating to Washington, District of Columbia, the capital city of the United States.
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How to get to/from Washington Dulles International 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 easiest/cheapest combination.
We're staying near Eastern ...
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How long do you have to be staying in DC before a guest concession SmarTrip is worth the extra work to acquire? [closed]
I will be traveling to Washington, DC for a few days in the not-so-distant future as part of a larger trip. I hold a valid concession (reduced) fare ID/smartcard combination issued by the transit ...
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How do you actually pay on Metro Bus in Washington DC
Me and my family are spending the next few days vacationing in Washington DC and are planning to use the metro and other public transit as our main form of transportation.
We took the metro rail and a ...
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How to tour The White House with a group of people from different states
I am trying to visit The White House with a group of people from different states which means we all have different representatives.
Does each group member need to ask their representative?
Or is it ...
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Best/Cheapest way to go from Washington DC to NYC, Manhattan
I am in Washington DC right now and want to go to Manhattan, NYC in the next few days. I searched for flights and the prices seemed very high to me for such a short time distance (compare to the West ...
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Cheating the Dulles Access Road: How Do the Police Know? [closed]
Disclaimer: cheating by "backtracking" via the Dulles Access Road for non-airport business is illegal. I don't do it, and you shouldn't either.
I was recently introduced to the oddity that ...
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How to get from Washington Dulles Airport to Charlottesville?
Next week will be my first time on the US and I'll need some help getting around.
I'll be arriving to Washington Dulles International Airport on the 11th of this month at around 3 pm and I need to get ...
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Public Transit from Dulles and BWI to Bowie MD Sun. May 2nd AM
My adult brother and sister are coming to visit a very sick relative tomorrow morning. The public transit advice on Google Maps lists numerous transfers and travel times of 9 to 11 hours.
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Traveling from Toronto to Washington DC and New Jersey - is quarantine required?
I want to travel to Washington DC from Toronto next week for non-essential purposes. I am a Canadian Permanent Resident and have a US B-2 visa. While I checked with United and they said I am allowed ...
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Where should I take visa photo for Italy?
I am applying for Italy short stay visa at Washington DC. In the appointment confirmation email, it is stated for photo requirement as
Recent passport-size photo (1.2”x1.5” or 4x4 cm) on white ...
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Washington DC to Hampton / Newport News by Ferry
I wonder if it is possible and how much it would cost to travel from Washington DC to Newport News (or somewhere near) by boat along the Potomac River?
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How early should I arrive for same-day tickets for the Washington Monument?
Quoting https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/234635,
Same-day, free tickets will also be available on a first-come, first-served basis daily, starting at 8:30 a.m.
My question is... at what ...
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Return Passport related - Washington DC French Embassy Visa Question
I have my Visa appointment at the French Embassy (Washington DC).
I'm travelling from Pennsylvania for the appointment.
I would like the embassy to return my passport to me via courier. It's not ...
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White House tours on weekends?
As a US citizen, to tour the White House you have to go through your member of Congress. I did so, through their website, and they had a field asking for the dates I'd like to do the tour. My ...
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Understanding the Washington DC Metro Ticket Machines
I have visited Washington once before. It was a wonderful 3 days in the capital only spoilt by our utter and total confusion for the metro ticket machines. This confusion was so much that we had to ...
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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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Is every museum in Washington DC free to visit?
I want to know that if I want to go to the museums in Washington DC, Is it free to enter? Or there is any fee ?
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Washington DC metro rail and bus
I will be travaling to Washington DC for 6 days, and trying to figure out how to best get around in the city. I very much like the idea of not having to worry about buying tickets for each single trip,...
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Do the road rules change from DC to NY in USA?
I'm asking this for both pedestrians and for drivers.
I'm a visitor to Washington DC and would like to rent a car to travel to NY. So I'm eager to know whether there are any significant road rules ...
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Can I drive in the United States with a Sri Lankan driver's license?
I'm currently in the United States for a short period and would like to know if my local driving license, which was issued in Sri Lanka, would be valid to drive a vehicle here in D.C., United States.
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Closest Metro Station into DC if coming from Eastern Shore/Bay Bridge?
Trying to plan a trip to DC, but am not at all familiar with the metro (other than it is the best trandportation to use in D.C.). I'll be coming from the Eastern Shore (a.k.a. Fish and Farm Land, lol)...
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Parking in Washington DC
We (2 adults, 1 teen and 2 older folks) are visiting relatives in Washington, DC this summer (July 9, 10, 11). They reside in the Brookmont, Maryland area.
As far as I can understand, driving and ...
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How can I witness a United States Supreme Court session?
Supreme Court Visitor Services Page talks about how to enter the building and says that "no photography or video recording is permitted inside the Courtroom" but doesn't really explain how to explain ...
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National Zoo vs The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore vs Philadelphia Zoo [closed]
I have a chance later this year to visit one of the following zoos:
National Zoological Park in DC
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Philadelphia Zoo
Only considering the quality of the zoo (not ...
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How is the crowd in Madame Tussaud's Museum in Washington DC on Sundays?
How long will it take on a normal Sunday (no special holiday or anything) to cover the Madame Tussaud's Museum?
Can we buy tickets on premise? Will there be a huge queue?
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Should I take the "scenic route" from Indianapolis to Washington DC?
I'm going to USA on a business/pleasure travel for 1 week in mid-September, and booked open-jaw flight to Indianapolis and then flying home from Washington DC. Since this is would be my first time in ...
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Is it safe to be at Union Station, Washington DC from 12AM to 2AM? [closed]
My bus is scheduled to depart at 2.30AM. I'm planning to get there at 12AM by metro. Is it safe to stay in the Union station for mentioned hours?
Is it at least slightly crowded at that time?
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How can I check Red line metro schedules in Washington DC 3, 4 days in advance to plan a trip?
Is there a mobile app or any other way that I can check metro schedules in advance?
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What is Admission + Wax Hand means in Madame Tussaud's Museum in Washington DC?
I hope https://www.madametussauds.com/washington-dc/en/tickets/ is the official site to buy Madame Tussaud's museum tickets. There I found three types tickets for this museum.
MADAME TUSSAUD'S DC + ...
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Are there any ships I can travel on from USA to India?
I want to go from Washington DC to India by sea. Is it possible? How many days it will take?
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Wild game for lunch or dinner, in northern Virginia, USA?
I am planning to go to visit friends in northern Virginia and I wonder if there are restaurants or diners or food stands that serve wild game in the area?
Like venison, wild boar, and the like...
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Do we need special permissions to drive from state to state in the United States? [closed]
If I am to rent a car from one state (DC) and then to travel another state (NY) on the United State do I need any special permissions or permits? I'm using a foreign driving license.
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Obtaining a Library of Congress reader ID card as a souvenir
I'd like to get a Reader Identification Card from the Library of Congress (as a unique and personalized souvenir) and am curious as to how I'd go about doing so. From the link it sounds like all I ...
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Attending the US Presidential Inauguration next week: Can I see the Swearing-In from the National Mall?
Next week I will be attending the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. I received tickets from a state senator, which are standing room only. However, I have heard contradictory information ...
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Do we need entrance tickets for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC?
Do I need to purchase a ticket to visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC? I searched online and I couldn't found any online source to buy tickets. Is this a free ...
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Washington DC Metro [closed]
We'll be traveling to Washington DC for a week, and I'm trying to figure out some stuff with the metro.
I saw a page that talked about a short trip pass, which lets you take unlimited short trips (...
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How to get from Washington Dulles Airport to Edgewood Conference Centre?
I'm traveling from Washington Dulles Airport to Edgewood Ramada conference centre with a suitcase etc. and don't want to take an expensive taxi to get there. Any options?
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Visiting Washington DC and I don't want to miss attractions due to tickets being sold out [closed]
I'm visiting Washington DC for the first time and have about 36 hours. I want to make sure I see the major attractions such as the White House and other political historical sites and museums.
Are ...
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Are shopping malls open in Washington DC and nearby areas during the holidays?
I am going to Washington DC and Virginia on the 28th of December. I will be staying for three days.
Will the malls be open normally during these days? For example, Tysons Corner mall.
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Could Delta lower flight cost? [closed]
Flight AEX to DCA in May was $388 Sunday, Tuesday $363, today $403. Will it likely go down again next Tuesday>
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Is the Washington D.C. metrorail day pass valid for buses?
The website seems to suggest that the day pass is only valid for rail.
https://www.wmata.com/fares/farecard-options.cfm
One Day Pass $14.50 Pass available on SmarTrip® cards is valid for
one ...
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What is the difference between regular tours vs congressionally scheduled ones of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing?
Congressman McCaul makes it seems as though you need to ask a congressman to schedule tours of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing but Bureau of Engraving and Printing doesn't mention anything about ...
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How long should I expect to spend at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History?
I have the good fortune to have an extra day on a business trip in Washington DC.
I've decided I'd like to spend that day at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Will one day be ...
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How to get to/from the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
I'm visiting Washington DC in the near future and am thinking of visiting the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Since it's located a bit outside the city I'm wondering what'...
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How early can you check in your luggage for Amtrak at Washington union station?
I'm arriving into Union station early in the morning, departing at 10pm
I know I can check my luggage for the journey, but can't find an earliest time, the latest is 45 mins.
This was the page ...
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Are DSLR cameras permitted in NY & DC tourist attractions?
I'm travelling to NY and Washington D.C. in the near future and am contemplating which camera to bring. I've noticed that many of the museums and tourist attractions have lengthy lists of prohibitied ...
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Washington, D.C., or just Washington? [closed]
What is the (formal) name of the capital of the United States? Is it "Washington" or "Washington DC"?
I'm aware that "DC" refers to "District of Columbia", which is the non-state internal ...
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Safety when photographing Washington DC during the wee hours
So I know that many people go to DC to take pictures as well as visit museums.
Unlike others, I plan to be up early and catch the sunrise for the National Mall and be around that area early (5-6AM) ...
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Public transportation tickets in Washington DC / arriving at Dulles Airport (IAD)
I am going to be in Washington DC for 7 consecutive days. I have a couple of questions please:
1- I am planning to buy a SmarTrip card. What are the cons of using such a card?
2- On the website, it ...
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Sales tax rate for hotel in Washington DC
Is it normal to have a 14 % tax rate in a hotel in Washington DC ? If so, why this is not mentioned and/or included in the price directly on booking ?
PS: this is my first time in the USA.