Bucket List

[studioseven]

Last year I was able to cross an item off my bucket list.... visiting Mount Rushmore. My wife and I spent a week in the area. Had a great time, saw a lot of beautiful country, saw amazing wildlife and all in all had a great time. I received some great tips from some IAP members and want to convey my thanks again.

This year I'm hoping to cross another item of my list... visiting Washington DC. Did you know that outside of New York City, Washington DC has the second most expensive hotels in the country? Are there any members who have visited or live nearby who could recommend a reasonable hotel or motel? I'd like to avoid driving in DC and am looking for somewhere close to a metro line. Thanks in advance.

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[Carl Fisher]

We stay at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner for the DC Fountain Pen show. It wasn't terribly expensive in the grand scheme of DC and was less than a block walk to the nearest metro rail station.

However it was probably a 45 minute rail ride to DC if I recall correctly. So it's not what I would call close, but might be worth it to save some cash.

 

[g8trbone]

Alexandria is a nice place to stay with reasonable rates for the area. Time of year has a lot of impact on the room rates. If you are looking at Cherry Blossom time, the rates will be higher. There are a handful of the major chain hotels all within a couple blocks of metro stations in the area. Plus, Alexandria is another great area to explore with great shops and dining.


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[studioseven]

Thank you all so much. I will check out Alexandria.

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[alankulwicki7]

Along with all the monuments and everything else to do in DC, be sure to check out Ben's Chili Bowl. They have the best chili dogs ever!

 

[TonyL]

Would love to see pics and congratulations to you and your wife.

 

[studioseven]

I've read about Bens Chili Bowl. They have a chili and cheese over sausage dish. It's a good thing I'll be doing a lot of walking to burn up all those extra calories.

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[tbroye]

DC is on my list our health permitting we will go in September. Antarctica is on there also, my sister went a few years ago. Would like to take the Grandkids to Sweden and Finland as the are Swedish and Finnish and think that is about it as far as big trips. Will do Indy this year and the Sprint Car Nationals and maybe the F1race in Texas.

 

[sbwertz]

Alexandria is a nice place to stay with reasonable rates for the area. Time of year has a lot of impact on the room rates. If you are looking at Cherry Blossom time, the rates will be higher. There are a handful of the major chain hotels all within a couple blocks of metro stations in the area. Plus, Alexandria is another great area to explore with great shops and dining.


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We stayed in Alexandria last time we were there, and thanks to some discount coupons, got a very reasonable rate at the Reston. Check for discount coupons. They can make a big difference.