Washington, DC is a large city where all the sites are
spread out, and parking is a big problem. The best way
to get around the city and see the sites is the Metro.
You can buy a pass for the whole day and not have to worry
about metro fees at each stop. There are metro stations throughout the greater Washington, DC
area and it is much easier to park you car and metro than
drive into the city and finding a parking place.
Before you come to DC you will want to make a list of the
places you want to visit. My website contains all the
sites in DC, and will give you what sites you need tickets to
get into. Once you have a list of the places you want to
visit you need to make a plan to visit them. Try to plan
it so that you see all the sites in a particular area so that
you do not run around DC and needlessly tire yourself out.
(Try to visit the sites in sections like Capitol
Hill, the National Mall, the Monuments, and Arlington National
Cemetery.)
Weather is also a big factor when visiting Washington, DC.
In the summer it is extremely hot and humid, and in the Winter
it is very cold. You should dress appropriately based
upon the area weather forecasts. In addition, please
wear walking shoes. The buildings and monuments look
like they are close together, but they are really miles apart.
Don't be someone who ruins their vacation because their feet have
blisters!
Also, make sure you bring enough camera film and water for
the day- prices tend to be steep in Washington, DC. And
be sure you know what you can and cannot bring with you on the
various tours you take in our Nations Capitol. Do not
bring knives, guns, or any form of weapon. Washington,
DC is a city that loves to have tourists, but will enforce the
law. Again, be sure to know what is allowed on each
tour- they all have different rules and regulations.
For other tour tips please
contact my staff in my DC
office and they will be more than happy to assist you.
