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Here’s five more family-friendly activities and tips for visiting Washington DC with kids to add to the list.
6) Take advantage of all the parks and open areas around the National Mall. Let the kids run around once in a while as you relax and enjoy lunch under a tree near a monument.
7) Rent bikes and […]
DC has a fairly extensive but somewhat quirky public bus system. Timetables and schedule can vary so it’s best to plan your trip in advance. Some buses only run during the rush hours, especially the DC to/from suburban routes.
The fare for the bus is $1.25, $3.00 for express buses, and $.60 for seniors and persons […]
The Washington subway system (The Metro) is a great way to get around the area. Using a hub and spoke layout, there are five lines or routes – the Red, Yellow, Green, Blue and Orange Lines that cover different areas of the metro Washington area. Train lines interconnect at various stations, sometimes requiring the rider […]
Parking in the District
Like any large city, parking can be challenging at times, but much of the city offers free or metered street parking.
All it takes is a bit of patience and you can usually find a parking spot within a few minutes just a short walk to your destination.
Parking meters in most areas require payment […]
Washington DC can initially be a confusing place to get around in on foot or by car. Understanding the basic framework of streets, avenues and circles can make traveling in DC significantly easier.
It’s rumored that the city’s primary planner, Pierre Charles L’Enfant, designed the city to confuse potential invaders. Well, he probably succeeded in confusing at […]
First, I’d like to start with a bit of history about the original layout and design of Washington DC.
As the new federal capital was being planned in the early 1790s, U.S. Army Major Pierre Charles L’Enfant, urban planner and architect, was appointed by George Washington to design the initial street plan of a Capitol or […]
A Washington DC travel and tourism guide with information for both visitors and residents.
Written by Jon Rochetti [email] for b5media.
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