Going to Washington DC

[Dixon Carter Lee]

[Edited by Dixon Carter Lee on 06-01-2001 at 02:31 PM]

 

[Angel]

Dork. LOL


All I know is, the subway there is a hell of alot more confusing than in Manhattan, but cleaner. But there seemed to be a hell of alot more bums.

The DoI and the Constitution are in D.C.

The Washington Monument is boring.

I didn't see Martin Sheen, but I did get to shake Bill Clinton's hand. (Hopefully this was not on the same day as the cigar incident)

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

Can I smell your fingers?

 

[Pyper]

1) I don't know

2a) According to the Official Book of Statistics and Useless Facts, 90% of monuments are boring. So: probably not.

2b) Always bring water balloons.

3) Yes.

 

[Angel]

Yes, but I don't think it will be Monica's twat you'll be smelling.

 

[nitengale]

Where do they keep the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution? Are they in Philly? I honestly don't know.

Is the Washington Monument really worth the trip? And should I bring water balloons?

Will Martin Sheen greet me at the airport?

*The National Archives.
*The monument is tall, BUT not as tall as the capital.
Balloons, good idea. They might keep you cool in the very long lines that people stand in to climb the damn thing.
*Martin, no. However, DC has many bag people that would love to meet you at the airport. Just bring a small gift for them. i.e. food.

(I was just there yesterday. Sweet Mary, it was hot as hell)

 

[Angel]

I guess the Monument is ok if you like enormous phallic-like structures.


But read this, it's closed :


http://www.nps.gov/nama/news.htm

 

[dza]

-the monument while the tallest thing in town is a bore.
-see the smithsonians (on the mall - the green bit in the middle of town)
-hang out in dupont circle over g-town, probably the most happening place going at the moment

 

[Angel]

Oh you said you were going in the Summer. It should be open by then

Forgive me, I have blonde in my hair.

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

Can I smell your hair?

 

[Sparky Kronkite]

My home town!

If yer there on a Saturday night - check this out - the Shebabe's and my club.

http://www.starzsite.net

Georgetown, Dupont Circle and lately Adams Morgan is really hot - all for nightlife and partying.

The Train Station is pretty cool. The Library of Congress. The Jefferson memorial is a spits distance from the Lincoln. You'll never make it up to his lap - way bigger'n you probably remember - too tall - too many guards. I like going late at night.

I'm partial to the Iwo Jima - every Wednesday night in the summer the Marines perform a Tattoo there - free - I cry. It's in Arlington, right next to my Corporate Headquarters by the way.

The Hirshorn for Modern Art. The Air and Space Museum is awesome.

 

[Angel]

Yeah, as long as you do something about that mental picture of your cock and vanilla ice cream I've had in my head for the past week.



Can I lick your IceCream?

 

[nitengale]

I guess the Monument is ok if you like enormous phallic-like structures.


But read this, it's closed :


http://www.nps.gov/nama/news.htm

It's open. I was just there yesterday, and the lines were long. (NOT that I would have ventured into one of them)

 

[Angel]

FUCK! I thought you could believe everything you saw on the internet!



LOL


Oh well, its 80 degrees in Upstate NY today, going to actually go outside and see if I can keep my tan. Have fun being perverted literoticans without me.



(icecreamcockicecreamcockicecreamcock)

 

[CelestialBody]

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

[Edited by Dixon Carter Lee on 06-01-2001 at 02:31 PM]

 

[Guru]

 

[Dillinger]

I just got back from DC... unfortunately while they were supposed to have finished the renovation of the Washington Monument the contractor forgot to do the elevator - so you can only see the Monument from the outside - not go to the top - which IS the attraction - great view from up there... don't know when the elevator will be completed.

My favorite things - Air & Space Museum (though I do think the displays are getting out of date - much of it is the same things I saw when I was a kid) - but if you've never been there its a great thrill to see the Wright Bros plane and the Lunar lander and touch the moon rock. Don't miss the planetarium shows, they're great - and the IMAX as well.

The Hirshorn Museum - FANTASTIC - modern art - also has an outdoor sculpture garden which includes Rodin among others.

The National Gallery of Art is GREAT! *smile*

Also - The National Museum of Natural History - great Dinosaur wing and an incredible fossel and gem collection. Unfortunately their Evolution of Man exihibit hasn't been updated since the 70's and is woefully out of date based on the numerous findings over the past couple decades...

 

[Derya]

Suggestions:

Any of the Smithsonian museums that are of interest, the Holocaust Museum, the Vietnam War Memorial, The Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, The Iwo Jima Memorial and lots more. The Washington Monument is enough to see from a distance, no need to wait to go up into.

Stay on outskirts if you can and use the Metro system to travel around. And yes check out Georgetown. Another great time to visit is in the Fall. I participated in the Marine Corps Marathon in D.C. last year in October. It was beautiful weather for site-seeing too.

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[Thomas Paine]

Add to all the above - the FDR Memorial

 

[Mischka]

I'm gearing up to pop into the White House...

Sorry, Dixon, there's no popping into the White House. You are only allowed to stand in an incredibly long line with screaming, bored, tired kids and then get shuffled through massively over-decorated rooms like a herd of cattle. D.C. has so many other things to offer, so I would suggest moving this to the bottom rung of your to-do list.

I realize I'm taking on tones of MP with the length of this post, but D.C. is such a great place. Everyone has touched on most of the highlights and answered your original questions, so here's my unsolicited list of must-see D.C.:

1. The monuments. Sparky touched on this, and I wholeheartedly recommend that for all but the Washington Monument and FDR exhibit, go at night. It's cooler, not nearly as crowded, and simply awe-inspiring. Lincoln and Jefferson are really as big (if not bigger) than you remember. The Vietnam Memorial will move you to tears. FDR will be new to you, and it's on the walking path around the pond between Jefferson and Lincoln. If you can get into the Washington Monument, book your (free) ticket in the morning for an early afternoon tour. Honestly not as impressive as the others, but they just spent two years fixing it up, so perhaps it's improved. Decent view.

2. Capitol Hill and the Supreme Court Even if you don't go inside, walking the grounds of both is fun. And the front door of the Supreme Court is guilded. Awesome effect in the late afternoon light. [Side note - directly above the Supreme Court is a basketball court for the Justices. They call it the real highest court of the land. This brings to mind images of Ginsburg dribbling past Scalia in her black robe and dunking the ball...]

3. Olde Town in Alexandria, VA. The oldest section of the D.C. area, I believe, and accessible via the yellow line on the Metro (same line as National Airport). Great shops, pubs, and restaurants, and very safe to stroll through at night. Three blocks are still paved in the original cobblestone (on Prince and Duke? anyone confirm that?). The political bigwigs can be spotted at the local watering holes and upscale restaurants. Fabulous colonial architecture.

4. The Smithsonian Museums There are now 14 or 15 official Smithsonian museums, and personal preference dictates which ones are worth the trip. They all close at 5, so plan accordingly. I've always loved the East and West Wings of the National Art Gallery; the American History is great, but guaranteed to be tremendously crowded; guys like the Air & Space; the Natural History is only worth it for the gems. Dillinger is right - they haven't been keeping up on evolution, or on the fossil collection, either, for that matter. The configuration of half the dinosaur skeletons still have them dragging their tales on the ground.

5. Embassy Row Off DuPont, this area is dripping with power. And it's fun to stand on their lawns and officially declare you're in another country. Makes a trip around the world a snap.

6. Kramer Books and Afterwards After you've worked up an appetite walking around, this is the place for a late night meal. The wait list averages an hour, which gives you plenty of time to peruse the book shop in the front. Eclectic selection, and you'll be hard-pressed to leave without buying at least one book. Dutch apple pie is one of the best desserts.

7. Adam's Morgan. The colorful underbelly of D.C. The best ethnic restaurants are located in Adam's Morgan, though I have yet to find a great example of Ethopian cuisine. Madam's Organ is the mainstay bar of the area. The Metro claims Adam's Morgan is within walking distance, but expect to trek five or six blocks if that's your mode of transportation.

8. The National Zoo Free, and they have pandas again! The primate exhibit is great, and the orangutans actually swing above your head from their rest area to the research lab. Open dawn to dusk.

OK, I'll stop now.

 

[BrainyBeauty]

DCL

If you are still awake and able to walk after all those great suggestions...

I thought the tour of the FBI headquarters and the Mint were the most fascinating and fun parts of town. I always wanted to be a G-Girl. (Or was that a G-Spot Girl?)

And Dillinger was right the Air/Space Museum is cool - especially if you like simulating landing a fighter jet on an aircraft carrier!

Other highlights- the fountain where Fannie Fox became immortalized, the men's room on the 2nd floor of the Old Executive Office Building...umm never mind about that one.

 

[Earthgoddess]

When you run out of things to do-drive on up-or take the oh so convienent Marc train to Baltimore and go here....
http://www.dimemuseum.com
I know it's a shameless plug but you'll have a fabulous time I swear!

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

Thanks all! But I will have to do some work. LOL

Great suggestions. Thank you.

 

[CelestialBody]