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Washington, DC travel guides
Short, practical answers to what people ask before a trip to Washington, DC: how the Metro and trains work, which museums need tickets, where to stay and when to go. Each guide also points to the tours that fit, if you want one.
Metro Washington DC Map: Stations, Fares and SmarTrip
The metro Washington DC map gives each line a color, and you pay by tapping a card at the gate.
Train Washington DC: Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston
A train from Washington, DC to Baltimore, Philadelphia or Boston leaves from Union Station.
Washington DC Union Train Station: Trains, Metro and Walks
Washington DC Union Train Station, at 50 Massachusetts Ave NE.
All guides
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Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Tickets
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum tickets are free, but every visitor needs a timed-entry pass, even babies.
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Washington DC NYC Train: Acela, Regional or a Tour
The Washington DC NYC train is one of two Amtrak services.
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Best Food in Washington DC: Five Local Favorites
The best food in Washington DC is the chili-covered half-smoke, Ethiopian plates, Union Market stalls, Eastern Market pancakes and food trucks.
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Which Airport for Washington DC: DCA, Dulles or BWI
Which Washington DC airport is easiest depends on where you stay.
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How to Get Washington Monument Tickets: 5 Steps
Washington Monument tickets are free, and you get them on Recreation.gov up to 30 days ahead or at the monument's ticket lodge on the day.
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Public Parking in Washington DC: Mall, Garages, Free Spots
Public parking in Washington DC is limited near the Mall.
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Monthly Weather in Washington, DC: Highs, Lows and Rain
Washington, DC monthly weather swings from a 30°F average low in January to a 90°F average high in July.
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Museum of the Bible DC Tickets: Prices and How to Buy
Museum of the Bible DC tickets cost $28.50 for an adult on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and $37.50 on Friday to Sunday.
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Washington DC Neighborhoods: Six Areas for Visitors
The best neighborhoods in Washington DC for visitors are Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Capitol Hill, Penn Quarter, U Street and Navy Yard.
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Spy Museum DC Tickets: A Step-by-Step Guide
Spy Museum DC tickets are timed tickets that you buy on the museum's own booking calendar.
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DC Monuments Map: A Self-Guided Walking Route
A DC monuments map is easiest to use as one straight walk from the Capitol west to the Lincoln Memorial, about 2 miles long.
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Pentagon Tour and Other DC Government Building Tours
A Pentagon tour starts on the Pentagon's own official tour website.
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Free Things to Do in DC: 10 Top Picks
The best free things to do in DC are the Smithsonian museums.
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Alexandria to Washington DC: Metro, Boat and Mount Vernon
Alexandria to Washington DC is about 5 miles, and the Yellow or Blue Line Metro runs the whole way from King St-Old Town station.
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Washington DC Itinerary: 1 to 4 Day Plans
A good Washington DC itinerary takes three days, with one day for the Mall, one for Capitol Hill and one for museums.
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Family Things to Do in DC: 8 Picks by Age
Family things to do in DC work best when you pick one or two big sights a day and match each to your child's age.
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Best Time to Visit Washington DC: A 5-Step Guide
The best time to visit Washington DC is April, May, September or October, when average highs run from 68°F to 81°F.
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Annapolis to Washington DC: A Step-by-Step Guide
Annapolis to Washington DC is about 30 miles.
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Tours of Ford Theater in Washington DC: A Visit Guide
Tours of Ford Theater in Washington DC are self-guided.
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Safest Neighborhoods in Washington DC: What Officials Say
The safest Washington DC neighborhoods for visitors are usually the busy central areas, but no official page ranks them.
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Harpers Ferry Washington DC: Routes by Car and Train
A Harpers Ferry Washington DC day trip is about 66 miles by car.
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Things to Do in DC for Couples: 7 Top Picks
The best things to do in DC for couples are a sunset river cruise.
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Things to Do in DC in December: Seven Winter Picks
The best December things to do in DC are free and mostly outdoors: the National Christmas Tree, the model trains at the U.S.
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Distance From Washington DC to Gettysburg: 79 Miles by Car
The distance from Washington DC to Gettysburg is 79 miles, and the drive takes about 90 minutes.
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Is Washington, DC Worth Visiting? A 6-Step Guide
Washington, DC is worth visiting if you want history, big monuments and museums that cost nothing to enter.
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Washington DC Metro to Arlington Cemetery: Line and Walk
The Washington DC metro to Arlington Cemetery is one ride on the Blue Line to the Arlington Cemetery stop.