What to see during a spare week in August between leaving Hyannis on a Friday (having had a few days there and before that Boston) and need to be in NYC the following Friday for a long weekend of sightseeing?
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posted by brettski
on Apr 30, 2013 -
26 answers
What is the best way to travel form Baltimore to Dupont circle, DC during the afternoon?
Is there parking available around the DC dupont area?
Thanks.
posted by proficiency101
on Mar 20, 2013 -
16 answers
In April I'll be attending a weeklong conference in Alexandria, VA and will likely be traveling alone. I've never been to DC. What can I do (safely and cheaply) by myself?
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posted by almostmanda
on Jan 30, 2013 -
23 answers
We are going to Prague/Budapest in mid-to-late March. When should we buy tickets? (Now? Is it now?) And what's your favorite secret special travel site or best airline recommendation?
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posted by aaanastasia
on Dec 4, 2012 -
7 answers
What off-the-beaten-path activities can I do in D.C.? I would love to do something that makes me feel a bit like a VIP. I want the city to seem like it does in a spy novel.
Seeing the
vintage Congressional bathrooms, getting a behind the scenes tour of the Library of Congress, and unusual sights like the Pentagon's gold AK-47 are the kind of things I'm after.
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posted by Monochrome
on Sep 17, 2012 -
13 answers
Do you know of any good places within a 2-hour commute of DC where it's possible to rent a sailboat and stay somewhere cheap for a weekend?
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posted by aaanastasia
on Jul 2, 2012 -
2 answers
I'm planning on visiting the East Coast this July -- the area roughly from Boston to Washington, DC. I don't really have a set plan yet, aside from visiting NYC for a couple of days (up to a week), hopefully visiting Boston for a few days, and hanging out along the Maryland/DC border for a conference. Travel tips/suggestions?
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posted by archagon
on Jun 20, 2012 -
22 answers
Looking for recommendations for a nice hotel, inn or B&B near Washington DC, southwards-ish down towards the I95.
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posted by generichuman
on May 28, 2012 -
19 answers
Help me find a place within 4-5 hours driving distance from DC that I could book a swank-esque hotel/non elderly B&B room* and sweep my boyfriend off his feet for a combined Valentines/birthday funtimesfantastic weekend. *(under $400 for 2 nights)
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posted by Gonestarfishing
on Jan 18, 2012 -
15 answers
I'll be in Washington D.C. from December 26th to the 31st. I'm staying at the Omni Shoreham in Woodley Park. Please tell me about cheap vegetarian eats, good coffee shops and bars, and free wifi in my neighborhood and elsewhere.
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posted by Beardman
on Dec 22, 2011 -
23 answers
How long would the drive from New Haven to Washington, D.C., take on Wednesday evening? I'm trying to decide how horrendous the experience will be so I can judge whether springing for Amtrack tickets would be worth it. We'll be leaving at about 6 from New Haven. Specific experiences with that drive or a similar one before Thanksgiving would be appreciated.
posted by reren
on Nov 20, 2011 -
19 answers
Itinerary whizzes and Washington DC gurus: can you help tweak my plans for a trip from the midwest to DC for four nights, all under $800-1000?
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posted by librarylis
on Sep 27, 2011 -
23 answers
I will be in D.C. over the Columbus Day Weekend (Oct 7-10), recommend some things for me to do.
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posted by Panjandrum
on Sep 18, 2011 -
7 answers
Help a first-time visitor to the US decide how to split her trip between DC and New York.
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posted by Tamanna
on Feb 21, 2011 -
38 answers
I'm making a surprise trip from the Midwest to Washington DC next week. Help me make it more inexpensive, please?
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posted by terrierhead
on Nov 22, 2010 -
13 answers
Please recommend a visa expediter service in WA DC that specializes in visas for weird, third-world destinations.
posted by thewalrus
on Sep 7, 2010 -
2 answers
If you were looking to travel from Boston to Washington D.C. next week, as cheaply as possible, how would you do it?
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posted by .kobayashi.
on Aug 29, 2010 -
26 answers
Got back from a trip five days ago and stomach still isn't sitting right. Should I see a doctor? A specialist? Recommendations in the DC area? TMI and longer version below the fold.
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posted by kat518
on Jun 8, 2010 -
11 answers
My husband and I will be returning to DC, where we spent part of our honeymoon, for a 10th anniversary trip during the first week in May (May 1-May 7). I've seen
these questions, which cover a lot, but we're also interested in events the locals might know about that we wouldn't hear about coming in from out out town. For location/travel purposes, we'll be staying at a hotel near the Foggy Bottom Metro stop and will not have a car. Thanks in advance for your recommendations.
posted by immlass
on Feb 15, 2010 -
4 answers
Cheap buses from NYC to Washington D.C.? The question's been asked and answered in the past, but I'm wondering if that information is outdated. Thanks!
posted by mixer
on Oct 10, 2009 -
16 answers
Best time to visit to find a place to live for August in a) Boston or b) Washington, D.C. metro area/suburbs.
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posted by fructose
on Feb 12, 2009 -
13 answers
If you were going to Washington, DC for a week and were the kind of person who likes to do the museum thing by day and go out to eat/drink/merry at night, where would you stay?
I'm headed down there Mon-Thur next week and have no clue
posted by jsavimbi
on Oct 2, 2008 -
12 answers
Taking the family to a game at Yankee Stadium before it closes, and would like suggestions for where to stay/what to do/what to see.
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posted by mr_crash_davis
on Apr 15, 2008 -
13 answers
I'm looking for affordable weekend trip ideas for this coming weekend from DC with a friend (evening of Feb 21, Feb 22, 23 and 24th) Either a super-cheap flight to somewhere cool or somewhere within about 6 hours driving distance.
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posted by waylaid
on Feb 12, 2008 -
8 answers
Like most mefites, I have far too many gadgets, and the wall warts to match. I suspect most of them could be replaced with a single USB charger - is this something that already exists?
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posted by spaceman_spiff
on Dec 28, 2007 -
8 answers
My boyfriend lives in DC, and I live in NYC. We are both in school, but want to be able to see each other fairly often during weekends of the school year. What are some of the cheapest ways to travel back and forth many times?
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posted by amileighs
on Jul 24, 2007 -
28 answers
Flying Out of DC-Filter: This coming Thursday morning, I'm flying out of Reagan National Airport for a conference. I'm going to be driving in out of Philadelphia and was wondering what the cheapest/safest parking option would be. I'm returning Sunday afternoon, so roughly 3, 3.5 days.
posted by Darke
on Jul 24, 2006 -
5 answers
We're taking our first trip as tourists to Washington, DC next week. As we in Maine and
clean mucking boots is considered dressed-up, how casual is appropriate for this trip?
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posted by SteveInMaine
on Mar 24, 2006 -
24 answers
Please recommend a Washington D.C. restaurant for a couple of adventurous foodies on a budget, but who want to have "that one really good meal of the trip."
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posted by iconoclastic flow
on Jan 23, 2006 -
41 answers
What DC to AC power inverter can I buy for use in a car that won't contribute hum to an audio signal from devices it powers?
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posted by odinsdream
on Nov 15, 2005 -
11 answers
DC Filter: My flight leaves for home tomorrow (Thursday) at 4:15pm. I will wake up early in the morning and plan on setting out to enjoy the city for 4 or 5 hours. What should I do? Tours? Museums? Attractions? I am open to almost any suggestion, but realize that my options may be limited due to my limited time here.
posted by xorowo
on Mar 23, 2005 -
16 answers
MuseumGeeksinDCFilter: Looking for offbeat, trivia-intensive experiences in Washington, DC for a group of maritime history museum geeks. Special Exhibit inside.
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posted by Miko
on Jan 18, 2005 -
8 answers
I am looking for nice hotels in the DC metro area. My wife and I need a nice holiday, so I'd like something with some real charm to it, not some chain with the cheap sheets and horrible quilted comforters. Any recommendations?
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posted by Irontom
on Jan 14, 2005 -
12 answers
I want to take my new-ish girlfriend out for a day on the town (Washington, DC) this Saturday or Sunday, but I have no idea what to do. We've both done the monument and museum thing to death, so I'm thinking about some kind of show or something, but I'm open to any suggestions. Ideally I'd like to spend $50 or less, not counting food.
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posted by Tacodog
on Nov 10, 2004 -
11 answers
Baltimore/DCFilter -- Seems that I may have asked something like this before, but here goes anyway. I need a safe, comfortable, convenient hotel... [MI, of course.]
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posted by Dreama
on Aug 15, 2004 -
6 answers
I live in Washington, DC and I'm thinking about taking a mini vacation over memorial day weekend with some friends. I'd like to rent some kind of cottage or beach house for the weekend somewhere not too far from DC. I'm 22, so price is definitely a factor and I'd like to find a place not totally dominated by seniors or little kids. After a lot of googling, I haven't been able to find anything that fits. Does anyone here have any suggestions or ideas?
posted by fancypants
on Feb 18, 2004 -
13 answers
