rubberdinghy Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Looks like I have scored myself an all-expenses paid trip to Washington.What's cool there?I'm really hoping to meet Jack Bauer. He seems to spend alot of time there, whether it be saving the President, or saving the US from terrorist attacks. Does he hang out at any sweet bars or anything?Seriously though....any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Almost all of the museums in DC are free to get into. Check 'em out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Really, that's good to know.The other hitch to this trip is that I am traveling with about 8 teenagers, therefore, no relaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 SmithsonianVietnam Memorial/ Reflecting Pool9:30 ClubGeorgetownArlington CemetaryTomb of the Unknown SoldierI haven't been in years but its way nicer, cleaner and safer than I was told it was..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 BOPPER! Take the gang to Ben's Chili Bowl for a Chili smokey or burger! Ben's Chili Bowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Smithsonian for sure (and it's free!)Viet Nam Memorial (incredibly moving and beautifully designed)The Lincoln Memorial (walk those steps where important events have taken place and be in awe at the feet of Lincoln)Ride the subway, it gets you all over the place quickly.Stop in at the Canadian Embassyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embassy_of_Canada_in_Washington http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/washington/offices-bureaux/exhib_expo.aspx?lang=eng&menu_id=18&menu=L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 washington is all about quads. be very careful with directions ... in their infinite wisdom most streets that run NS are numbered (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) and most that run EW are lettered (A, B, C, etc.) simple enough ... except, there is a 3rd Street West and a 3rd Street East and there is an E Street North and an E Street South ... so there are actually four distinct intersections of 3rd and E - 3rd/E NW, 3rd/E SW, 3rd/E NE and 3rd/E SE. be careful to note which quad you are going to. you don't want to accidentally end up in the SE quad. it's the bad part of town, hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Are you gonna be a chaperone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deranger Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 the north east side is to be avoided. 9:30 club is a cool venue, seen many shows there.I had a homemade ammonia and chlorine bomb thrown at me by some local kids in broad daylight walking down the street with my girlfriend, near the north east side. little shits could have fucking blinded me. Washington is a place for the very very wealthy elite, and the very very poor. Lots of culture and lots of poverty. Stick to the touristy stuff of which there is tons, and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Depending on when your trip is, you could take in a playoff game. Wouldn't it be great to see Ovechkin's shit-eating grin after he makes Carey Price his bitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Yep chaperoning!I'm going to take Ovie out for some Chili... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 simple enough ... except, there is a 3rd Street West and a 3rd Street East and there is an E Street North and an E Street South ... so there are actually four distinct intersections of 3rd and E - 3rd/E NW, 3rd/E SW, 3rd/E NE and 3rd/E SE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Good lord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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