Washington D.C.

[Uabassoon]

On Tues Alexa and I leave for Washington D.C. I've been twice but both times were just for a long weekend so I've never had much of a chance to explore the city, this time I'll have 6 days to run around. We are going to be visiting my sister, but she has to work during the weekdays so we will have plenty of time alone to explore. She lived right by the metro so transportiation shouldn't be an issue for us. Does anyone know of anything that is a must see? I'm sure we'll spend a day or two walking around the mall, I want to go to the zoo, walk around Dupont Circle, and my sister really wants to take us to Kings Dominion on Saturday. Other than that we really don't have too much planned. So any tips on what we really should see would be appreciated!

[Kfamr]

I know what! Drive South a few states and visit Florida.

[Uabassoon]

I know what! Drive South a few states and visit Florida.

Hmmm maybe I could convince the local city bus to drive me to Florida!

[Karen]

Definitely the museums on the mall - the National Gallery, the Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian, just so much cool stuff. The memorials are nice to walk around, as well - not just the Lincoln and Washington and Jefferson ones, but the Korean and Vietnam War memorials as well. And if you PM Laurie (lbaker) and Cheryl (Emily_the_Spoiled) the both work in DC, maybe you could meet a couple Pet Talkers!

[Edwina's Secretary]

Everything Karen says...plus the Holocaust Museum...and Mount Vernon if you can get to it is WONDERFUL!

[Cataholic]

There is this must see city- Cincinnati...just a short hop away from you.

[Marigold2]

Karen is right, there are so many things to see and do. The Air and Space museum, tomb of the unknown soldier. The wall, the nurses monument, the graves of all the soldiers.

Definitely the museums on the mall - the National Gallery, the Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian, just so much cool stuff. The memorials are nice to walk around, as well - not just the Lincoln and Washington and Jefferson ones, but the Korean and Vietnam War memorials as well. And if you PM Laurie (lbaker) and Cheryl (Emily_the_Spoiled) the both work in DC, maybe you could meet a couple Pet Talkers!

[lbaker]

Hey you two!! Don't you dare come into town without letting me know when we can get together One place that I love that has not been mentioned is the National Cathedral. Around the back, but still inside the cathedral, is a tiny little chapel that was built for and dedicated to animals. The grounds are beautiful too, lots of veggie gardens and flowers. I'll P.M. you my home and cell phone numbers ~ have a safe flight. Maybe Cheryl and I can meet you for lunch one day too! Looking forward to seeing you both again.

Laurie