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The period between Thanksgiving and the New Year is the most dangerous and deadliest time for motorists, due to drunk driving accidents.
With heightened law-enforcement and holiday sobriety checkpoints activer across the metro area, it’s best to have a desigante driver. But if you have a bit too much holiday cheer, you and your friends can […]
Public safety and law enforcement authorities closed the Lincoln Memorial on The National Mall just before noon after discovering suspicious liquids and a note in the public bathroom.
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UPDATE: The memorial was reopened by 3:00 p.m. after a Gatorade bottle and a travelers’ coffee mug were found in the rest room. No injuries were reported.
I guess it pays […]
Like many large cities, taxis are pretty easy to find in the more populated and business areas of the District. But that’s where similarity ends. DC-based cabs determine fares on a zone system, while Virginia and Maryland cabs use the traditional metered system.
In Washington DC, there are 8 fare zones. If you stay one zone, […]
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 […]
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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