# i'm going to washington, d.c. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 22, 2003, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078 "2003-09-22T13:33:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![serefa99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c37758/32.png) [@serefa99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/serefa99)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/1 "2003-09-22T13:33:28Z")
i’m leaving thursday for washington, d.c. any dopers want to tell me the absolutely “do not miss” places to see? ---
**Author:** ![friedo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8edcca/32.png) [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/2 "2003-09-22T13:46:28Z")
Oh, boy. How long are you going to be there? Let’s see: Smithsonian Library of Congress National Archives The White House The Capitol The Supreme Court National Zoo Goddard Space Flight Center (it’s a little out of the way, though.) Washington National Cathedral The Pentagon National Gallery of Art Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Wahington Monument Arlington National Cemetary Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt Memorials Dumbarton Oaks Ford’s Theater …And that’s just off the top of my head. ---
**Author:** ![serefa99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c37758/32.png) [@serefa99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/serefa99)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/3 "2003-09-22T13:51:01Z")
will be in d.c. until tuesday. thursday, pm.m until tuesday, p.m. already plan on seeing air and space museum, american and natural history museum, postal museum. looking mostly for things to do in the evenings after the museums are closed. thanks in advance for all suggestions!!! ---
**Author:** ![Philster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/13edae/32.png) [@Philster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Philster)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/4 "2003-09-22T14:01:06Z")
highly overlooked: Korean War Memorial. ---
**Author:** ![serefa99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c37758/32.png) [@serefa99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/serefa99)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/5 "2003-09-22T14:02:58Z")
my dad is a korean war vet, it will not be overlooked, thanks!!! ---
**Author:** ![ruadh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@ruadh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ruadh)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/6 "2003-09-22T14:03:39Z")
Pick up a copy of the City Paper. It’s free, and full of event and entertainment listings. ---
**Author:** ![WIGGUM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ce7236/32.png) [@WIGGUM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WIGGUM)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/7 "2003-09-22T14:32:15Z")
**Adams Morgan** The place to go _after_ the museums close. Take a cab as you have a better chance of winning the lottery than finding a parking spot. ---
**Author:** ![eeclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/49beb7/32.png) [@eeclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eeclem)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/8 "2003-09-22T14:39:23Z")
yeah i second Adam’s Morgan, or window shopping in Georgetown. if you’re looking for culture, try and see if there’s anything the Kennedy center has to offer on those nights. ---
**Author:** ![gobear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/9 "2003-09-22T15:11:21Z")
Bear in mind that the White House has only recently started having public tours again, but other buildings may not yet be open to tourists, so calling ahead is a must. Adams Morgan is definitely a good call for happenin’ restaurants and clubs, particularly Meskerem, the best of the many Ethiopian restaurants in DC. Ethiopian food is fiery hot, yet extremely tasty. I would also recommend Tryst Coffeehouse for an early morning cappucino and pastry. ---
**Author:** ![Neurotik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/91b2a8/32.png) [@Neurotik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neurotik)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/10 "2003-09-22T15:27:17Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by WIGGUM \* > \*\ ***Adams Morgan** > > The place to go _after_ the museums close. > > Take a cab as you have a better chance of winning the lottery than finding a parking spot. \*\* Or just take the Metro to Woodley Park. It’s a quick walk to Adams Morgan from there. Plus, there’s a really good Indian place right across the street from the Metro stop there. Other places at night may be down King Street in Alexandria near the wharf. DuPont Circle is always happening at night, as is Georgetown, especially along M Street. Lots of good restaurants and bars and clubs in that area. ---
**Author:** ![gobear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8dc957/32.png) [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/11 "2003-09-22T15:36:53Z")
> [@](#): > > Other places at night may be down King Street in Alexandria near the wharf. DuPont Circle is always happening at night, as is Georgetown, especially along M Street. Lots of good restaurants and bars and clubs in that area. King Street by the wharf got hammered by Isabel; many stores and restaurants were damaged by flooding and will likely still be closed by this weekend. ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/12 "2003-09-22T15:56:57Z")
Iwo Jima Statue (at ANC) ---
**Author:** ![Kalhoun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/13 "2003-09-22T16:00:08Z")
Don’t miss the Vietnam Veterans memorial. It is truly moving. We’re going in May for the dedication of the WWII memorial. Can’t wait. ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/14 "2003-09-22T16:02:50Z")
If these place are close enough: Colonial Williamsburg Monticello Mt. Vernon ---
**Author:** ![lauramarlane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a5b964/32.png) [@lauramarlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lauramarlane)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/15 "2003-09-22T16:12:59Z")
I don’t know how late they’re open, but the International Spy Museum is wicked cool! We went in April and it was just fantastic! You might want to order your tickets online, though, because they draw really big crowds. ---
**Author:** ![Caffeine.addict](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f475e1/32.png) [@Caffeine.addict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caffeine.addict)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/16 "2003-09-22T16:56:58Z")
My understanding is that Colonial Williamsburg got nailed hard by Isabel. I checked the William and Mary website yesterday and they are telling students to stay away until campus is reopened. Since Colonial Williamsburg is next to the campus, this may not be a good time to go. Mt Vernon is about 17 miles from the city and is very interesting. I would call to see if they are open. I know that parts of the GW parkway were closed this weekend, but have since been reopened. ---
**Author:** ![ataraxy22](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ataraxy22/32/307_2.png) [@ataraxy22](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ataraxy22)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/17 "2003-09-22T17:12:58Z")
Here’s a pretty exhaustive link to the major museums and monuments in the DC area: [link](http://www.allplaces.us/aa.cgi?ab=DC&sort=name) ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/18 "2003-09-22T17:55:45Z")
Brujo-TOTALLY forgot is Isabel! I’m in Boston, so we missed it (more or less). ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/19 "2003-09-22T18:31:07Z")
Another one I remembered: The Holocaust Museum. Per the Museum’s advice, don’t bring young kids to the second floor’s permenant exibit. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2003, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078/20 "2003-09-22T21:00:41Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by lauramarlane \* > \*\*I don’t know how late they’re open, but the International Spy Museum is wicked cool! We went in April and it was just fantastic! You might want to order your tickets online, though, because they draw really big crowds. \*\* My coworker in the next cubicle would second the [ISM](http://www.spymuseum.org/siteintro.asp). [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-washington-d-c/203078.md?page=2)