15 Things You Can't Miss on Your First Trip to Washington, DC!

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[@lansadventure]

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[@ShowMeAnAdventure]

We just went to DC for the first time last fall and it was amazing. We didn’t get to do everything on this list but we did the majority of them! Seeing the monuments at night, Ford’s Theatre, and the African-American History + Culture Museum were my favorites!

[@mikkibaker6907]

Next time you go to DC spend time in The Library of Congress. It's more than books! They have many different programs and live performances. They have the largest collection of ancient maps in the world. They have a huge collection of films and music. Once inside, you'll find you're in the most beautiful interior you've ever seen -- even more so in the reading room. The building is a marvel. Have lunch in the Madison Building cafeteria (it's the best in the city) and check out the elevated view of the city and Mall.

[@WereintheRockies]

Wow! Thanks for all the information.

[@filam_bradybunch]

Gonna try this one! ❤

[@gracekelly3417]

Just loved this, so well done and clearly explained. I’m visiting from South Africa and will have to go back and redo some spots as we missed a lot.

[@Buttercup697]

Washington has his obelisk 🛕, Lincoln his ode to the Parthenon 🏛️, Jefferson his domed columns with his engraved brilliant words 📜…. Fat Donny’s gonna get his dumpster 🔥🔥🔥 😂😂😂😂😂‼️‼️

[@robertpavey5615]

This has been a fantastic video to watch. I will be visiting the U.S for the first time in November and will be starting my trip in Washington D.C before going to Pennsylvania and then on to NYC. This video has given me ideas on how to tackle D.C. Thank you.

[@WereintheRockies]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christinemcguire2804]

Outstanding video! Thank you so much!! Inspired us to go!!!!

[@WereintheRockies]

So glad!

[@lashadow8]

awesome tips n overview

[@WereintheRockies]

Glad it was helpful!

[@makeuptalkwithangeli]

Thank you for this video it’s very informative 😊

[@janicegriffith9810]

As usual such a good video with so much history. Might go in June.

[@WereintheRockies]

Hi Janice!! Good to hear from you. FYI: I am putting together a tour of Washington DC for this October. If you’re interested I’ll send you the details.

[@janicegriffith9810]

@@WereintheRockies Sure. I’m interested. Please send details

[@WereintheRockies]

@@janicegriffith9810 Ok I'll email it soon. Thanks Janice!

[@NKsEntertainment]

Nice 👍 visited here recently

[@mykiki2]

Great video! 👍 We are planning on going to Washington D.C. and Gettysburg in a couple of years. Our boys will be 11 and 10 years old. We are going to Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons this September (I purchased your itineraries last night). How many days would you recommend for D.C. and how many days for Gettysburg to be able to soak most of it in? Also, what time of the year would you recommend? We homeschool our boys so it doesn't necessarily have to be in the summer. But, we are however, traveling with our RV. I look forward to your response. You both keep up the good work! Love, love, love your videos!

[@WereintheRockies]

Thanks so much! I am leading an actual tour for Washington DC this October. I think four days is a great amount of time to see the city and do a few side trips. Gettysburg is a one-day side trip from DC. Spring time cherry blossoms is a popular time to visit. Summer is boiling hot and you'll do a lot of walking. I'm leading my tour in October because I think the weather is great and it's not as crowded. I once visited in December and believe it or not, it was amazing because there were no crowds!

[@williamgarnett1677]

Contraband and Freedman's Cemetery, Pentagon 9/11 Memorial - Two powerful places that most don't know about or go to. We were the only ones at both when we visited last summer. Or, try the Signers of the Declaration of Independence memorial. We were only joined by two other people because they were curious about what we were looking at.

[@Jethzeigler]

Amazing video. Will go in June 2024.

[@MrTookiebab]

How many days you recommend for my first visit to W.D.C.?

[@WereintheRockies]

It really depends on how thoroughly you want to see everything, but I'd recommend at least 4 days. That's the amount of time we allotted for a tour group we lead last year.

[@jerryandrews3699]

BEWARE! Washington is a WALKING city, you can walk yourself to death! Learn the metro and bus system to get around for a reasonable rate. Do not try to be cute, wear good WALKING shoes!!! If money is no object, take a "get on, get off" tour. Save as many steps as possible, everything you get to see will be worth the muscle soreness but fit in plenty of rest and ice cream!

[@ShowMeAnAdventure]

It felt like you were at a funeral when you stepped into the actual theatre area at Fords Theatre. So somber 😔 the Lincoln’s Waffle Shop across the street was good!

[@WereintheRockies]

Glad you've been there!

[@DianpolDayna]

We were the only ones at both when we visited last summer.

[@WereintheRockies]

Wow! Awesome.

[@Na.thalia.a]

My 9 yr old son really wants to go to DC so I’m thinking taking him for his birthday week in mid august. How’s the weather there in august? I’m dreading walking everywhere in the heat.

[@WereintheRockies]

It's pretty darn hot to be honest

[@sheltonlaskin7427]

August is very HOT may and September are the best April is cherrie blossoms sunny but chilly you must see the lights on the blossoms at nighttime it will blow your mind👍

[@SMElder-iy6fl]

Weather will be humid and hot.

[@kevinstokes5885]

Sticky hot, very humid...

[@nicolebolen3721]

We have this hope as an anchor ⚓️ hebrews x

[@filam_bradybunch]

Wondering what is the best time to be at the Arlington Memorial to witness the Changing of the guards

[@WereintheRockies]

The changing of the guards happens every hour on the hour. You will want to allow time to park and make your way to the area.

[@filam_bradybunch]

@@WereintheRockies THANK YOU FOR THE TIP! AWESOME! CAN'T WAIT!

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Wow, ich bin Linken mit Vocabulary & Medizin Erfinder studieren Architekturen

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Ich bin in Dulles International Airport

[@SMElder-iy6fl]

Rule 8: the elevators don't work, the escalators don't work and your station is closed on the Metro.

[@WereintheRockies]

Haha

[@rayraypm6820]

⁠@@WereintheRockiesthanks for update,I Try to look around for elevator but don’t see. 😢

[@QTEPYE]

LOL! Whatcha talking about Willis! What Metro does when *escalators/elevators at a station aren't working, is for passengers to ride subway to the nearest metro station with in-service escalators/elevators that work, where Metro will have free shuttle buses to the surface area of the metro station with non-working escalators/elevators. NOTE: Shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible. *Also, metro (throughout the whole system) has audio and passenger information display screens (PIDS) so folks can be informed and or to plan accordingly.

[@Buttercup697]

The Capitol Building… also where domestic terrorists attacked this shining symbol of freedom and DEMOCRACY on January 6, 2021.

[@WereintheRockies]

Unfortunate.

[@infolover_68]

If you work hard, why not touring around and enjoy of fine places?!

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Wasser Wasser zum haben .................!

[@nicolebolen3721]

God damn it Leslie me and Jackie are gonna get our asses canned if we don’t figure this shit out

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Der Wasser Brünner

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Please, Do Not vergot it.....! I go on Foot locker.........!

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Seattle Football

[@nicolebolen3721]

National archives

[@nicolebolen3721]

Waz there really ?

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Dann der Roboter ist Langweiliger Spielen dürfen haben bitteschön

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Was denken Sie darüber hinaus Bringend..................? Künstlich & Roboters sind Höchsten Interessant................!

[@WereintheRockies]

Not sure what I think about it

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Eh, Pick me Up................! Or I go back Home

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Wie der Amerikanische Passport gemacht haben.................?

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Wo ist der Mel Gibson...........................?

[@E-ticket562]

Go dodgers Tom cruise!

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Wie vieles Ecke wollen Sie noch haben........................?

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Online Foot keine Geld für Tour fahren

[@kevinstokes5885]

I'm a local and one museum everyone should visit is the African American Museum, very enlightening and emotional, another is the Holocaust museum.

[@WereintheRockies]

Thank you for sharing.

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Wahrscheinlich fliege ich nach Hause......! Keine Menschlichen denken Bitteschön

[@badabing8152]

"Washington made, Lincoln saved" I hope I'm alive to see the monument they build for Donald Trump.