From personal experience and information resources, planning is essential when traveling to Washington D.C. There is so much to see in our nation's capitol city. Pre-planning before you leave home assures a traveler of seeing one's highest priority sights in as comfortable and stress-free situation as possible. Choosing either spring or fall may be the most optimal times for your visit. Washington D.C. can have cold and snowy winter weather and hot, humid summer weather. If time permits, check out the typical weather for the time of year you are planning your visit. When choosing your lodging, staying in the tourist areas will be the safest. You may spend more on lodging in the tourist areas, however you will be able to walk to many sites and therefore save transportation money. About transportation: Do not rent a car and drive in the city. Using public transportation is the way to go and D.C. has a good, Where to eat? There are many eateries quite near the National Mall that will give you an opportunity to walk off lunch as you return to The Mall for more sightseeing. You may wish to plan to have a picnic on the The Mall. For your evening meal, you may want to check out Georgetown or Chinatown which is accessible by the Metro. After dinner, head back to the The Mall to see the sights all lighted up at night. The lights at the Lincoln Memorial create wonderful reflections of the Memorial in the "Reflecting Pool"...a great end to a wonderful day in D.C. The website www.needtoknowplaces.com has information on travel to many different places. Enter that site in your Favorites for quick access to many desirable travel destinatons.
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