Comments on: Mr Balcombe is going to Washington

By: danielbalc

danielbalc — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:47:15 +0000

After reviewing your suggestions and cross checking with what we actually did I think the only thing we missed out on was ben’s chili bowl, mt vernon, the supreme court and the holocaust memorial. Also Ford theater was closed.

Everything else was fantastic

By: Aunt Beth

Aunt Beth — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:28:09 +0000

I got a photo of Cher Ami sent to my cell phone yesterday. Wow! Thank you Daniel. You know how to reach your Auntie’s heart.

By: danielbalc

danielbalc — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:36:34 +0000

Our trip starts tomorrow. Thank you all so much for your tips. i will be sure to inform you of what we chose out of the many great options when we get back.

Peace!

By: danielbalc

danielbalc — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:59:59 +0000

WAHHHH BLAM!

By: Bruce S.

Bruce S. — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:31:09 +0000

DBalc, you can’t leave until you give us 10 reasons why the Padres will win the World Series in ‘09.

By: L. Hudgins

L. Hudgins — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:26:00 +0000

Here’s the place Daniel. There’s a location near the National’s ballpark.

http://www.fiveguys.com/home.aspx

By: Daniel's wife

Daniel's wife — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:47:21 +0000

Oh man- Daniel! We are leaving in just a few days!!! I can’t wait!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:38:22 +0000

I like the American History Museum and the Library of Congress where you can see the Gutenberg Bible.
My cousin is a congressional aide for Brian Bilbray I know he does tours of congress and sometimes the WH.

By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:18:32 +0000

Hi, Daniel,

I haven’t read all the other posts, so it’s possible that my ideas might overlap with some others. Still, I hope I can offer something useful as you plan your trip.

I’ve lived in DC as a child, thru my twenties, was away for nearly 3 decades, and now have been back for 2 years. So I’ve seen the city differently thru the lenses of different chapters, plus seen it thru my kids’ eyes. So that’s my frame of reference.

I would say Mt Vernon is a must. I worked as a tour guide there for a year, and learned something new every day. It is beautiful, a lovely example of a gentleman’s farm / plantation. And they have recently updated their exhibits and exhibit halls. I know the person before me said it doesn’t have to be all day, but I would set aside the day for it, so that you won’t be rushed. And take the ferry to get there! It leaves from a dock on the DC side of the river.

If you like museums, set aside a couple of days just to go thru various parts of the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian is a series of museums, not just one. They’re all on the same strip (or most of them), so it’s easy to go from one to the next. Our favorites are Air and Space and Industry. Check out what the current exhibits are ahead of time; maybe one of the passing exhibits will hold a special appeal for you.

The Newseum is less than a year old. It is 4 floors of history about every aspect of news reporting. But beware! It is expensive – $20/person. So if you go, go early in the day so that you can get the most out of it. It really is amazing.

I’ll try to send some other ideas later.

Pat

By: danielbalc

danielbalc — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:36:46 +0000

We are going to be in DC from April 1-April 6. Cherry Blossom Festival