We don't go on vacation often, this was only the 3rd time in 10 years. Now I remember why!
We took a trip up to Washington D.C.. It was the first time we have been there, and most likely our last. Don't get me wrong, it was kind of cool to be in the Nation's capital. But traffic, parking and prices were a nightmare.
We got there on Saturday before our hotel room was ready so we decided to drive in to the city. There were 2 festivals going on that made traffic a nightmare. We stopped at a chain restaurant to get some lunch. 4 burgers and sodas cost $75.00! Holy cow. How can anyone afford to live in that place?
Parking was a nightmare, too. Besides being hard to find and expensive, we managed to get our car locked in one of the garages. Talk about panic. It all worked out finally, but it soured me on driving down there again. The last day we took the Metro, which while expensive, worked much better for us.
I have some great pictures, not so great memories, big blisters on my feet and an empty wallet. I'm glad to be home.
Back from vacation
June 28th, 2013 at 05:54 pm
June 28th, 2013 at 06:41 pm 1372441295
Driving in any major city can be a challenge, especially if you aren't accustomed to doing it. I was born and raised in Philadelphia so city driving doesn't phase me whether it is DC, NYC, Boston, or Philly, but it certainly can be intimidating to folks not used to it. When we go to DC, we always depend on the Metro to get around though, particularly because we always stay outside of the city in Arlington or Alexandria.
DC has endless great things to see and do. Hopefully you'll give it another chance some time.
June 28th, 2013 at 08:37 pm 1372448278
June 29th, 2013 at 12:44 am 1372463096
Creditcardfree- Definitely look in to the Metro. You can buy either passes for just between stops or the all day pass for $14. I'm pretty sure they had a week long pass available, too. Another thing I might look in to is the hop on/hop off tour. The two day pass is a better deal than the one day rate. Also, try to go during the week when things like the Supreme Court, Library of Congress and the Senate building are open and offer free tours.
June 29th, 2013 at 01:51 am 1372467113
Pick your time carefully, we went in August when the sidewalks melt beneath your feet.
June 29th, 2013 at 05:14 am 1372479261
June 29th, 2013 at 10:24 pm 1372541059