When using Metro escalators, please stand on the right side and walk on the left side .

Visit O'Connells Irish bar for great food and drink at extremly reasonable prices!

Suki Asia, at 17th and M, has fantastic Japanese fast food. The yakisoba (can be spicy even if you choose "not spicy"), sushi rolls, and seaweed salad are my favorites.

There is so much to see while in Washington but a must see is the Capital Building, truely amazing. Also the Washington Monument. Go to the Lincoln mermorial and stand with your back to it and you have an amazing view of the Washington Monument with a reflecting pool.

Lot's to do! Many museums, galleries etc. Give yourself enough time to explore all of the ones that interest you!

The Metro is a great and relatively stress-free way of getting around in D.C. Park your car at one of the stations and use the Metro to get around!

Go to the Smithsonian - you could spend days looking at all the different exhibits. Wander around Foggy Bottom and Georgetown.

Washington DC covers a large area, so be prepared to walk, plan your trip carefully or use some form of transport to get around the sites. Capital Hill to the White House is further than you might think. Be aware that navigating your way around by car is is quite tricky. Some firms hire out or do guided trips on Segway personal transporters an ideal way to get around central Washington.

Dink a lot of water during the summer because it gets hot and there is a lot to see via walking ex. the mall.

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