Washington DC Tourism UPDATE | Spring & Summer 2023

[@karenmcginnmcginn6402]

Informative, helpful video. Thanks Rob!

[@TripHacksDC]

Thanks, Karen!

[@DannyPhilipsen]

I have recently returned from Washington D.C., and it's a fantastic city! So much to see, great food and super interesting museums. I did make a mistake, though. I bought something to drink from one of the street vendors with the coolers. $5 for a bottle of coke was not what I expected to pay, but it was warm and I was thirsty and desperate. Is this a well known tourist scam, or is it just how it is in general?

[@RaulSanchez-kx8en]

I doubt coke is $5 dollar.

[@DannyPhilipsen]

@@RaulSanchez-kx8en I paid $5 for one. A street vendor with a cooler charged me that price

[@juicy202]

Yes, this is normal. $5 is not a bad price. There are virtually zero places to find refreshments on or near the Mall, other than food trucks or sidewalk vendors.

[@eddie_saunders]

Depending on where you're at, you can go a few blocks, or pop into a museum for refreshments. Outside of it being cold, it's likely not going to be much cheaper though.

[@DannyPhilipsen]

@@eddie_saunders I was at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which was where I bought the soda. There's a little place called Refreshment Food Store across the street from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, where I got a pizza, fries and a large drink for around $18. I should have gone there in the first place for refreshments

[@ssalaamalattifaa]

Great job Rob .like always.😊

[@TripHacksDC]

Thanks!

[@CalderonLuisAlberto]

I’ll be coming to DC with my family by end of july… which area do you recommend for a nice family Sunday brunch???

[@ivbpercussion]

Just found your channel and I’m very thankful for your content! My son and I are coming to DC next week. I’ve got 2 questions for you. 1. I have White House tour reservations. Do they allow earbuds for the audio tour? Do you recommend that or just go and enjoy without the audio your? 2. I’d love to show my son around the mall at night. Is DC still pretty safe after the sun goes down? It’s been since 2017 since I was there so I’m excited to show my son around for the first time!

[@hudsonjamesc]

Please tell us about kayaking, kayak rentals. I see some @3:30

[@TripHacksDC]

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[@colemantrebor937]

You know when are the renovations are gonna be over at the both Air and space museums (Hazy center and National mall)

[@rollsorferrari]

Excellent video Rob! Interesting point about the metro system - when I was there in March I didn't see any issues, but can only imagine what it was like during covid. One question though - any updates on when the Air and Space museum renovation will be finished?

[@TripHacksDC]

2025

[@rollsorferrari]

@@TripHacksDC thanks! That was unfortunately the only “let down” for me. Looking forward though to seeing the finished product!

[@katietherese1996]

@@TripHacksDC The Air & Space Museum is closed again?! I thought they reopened last fall :(

[@rollsorferrari]

@@katietherese1996 I don’t think it’s closed, but when I was there a few months ago about half of it is closed due to renovation. Still cool to go see what is open though.

[@coffeecoffeecoffee7651]

How would you recommend getting from the Wharf to the National Mall? Is it walkable? Metro? Is it too much of a pain to drive? Thank you!

[@timothycampbell9762]

I would recommend taking the free shuttle from the wharf and getting off at L'Enfant metro station, and the Mall is a couple blocks away

[@sabastiank2593]

Question. When we visit, we were planning on van camping in union station. Will that be a problem? It's a normal looking van.

[@ConnectionInsurance]

Is DC friendly for a Handycap person in wheel chair ?

[@TripHacksDC]

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[@JonWest-fh8tz]

Thinking of taking the water taxi down to National Harbor. Anything worth the trip down there?

[@TripHacksDC]

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[@andrypaz2116]

Hi, will be in DC from May 29th to June 3rd, what kind of clothes should I pack? Any advice? Thanks

[@TripHacksDC]

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[@sweetiesweedie2203]

Hello Rob, do you recommend The Salamander hotel near the wharf, we are visiting in June

[@KeziahWestwood]

I would like to know his opinion as well.

[@lorrainefloyd9845]

Me and my Husband stayed at the Hilton National Mall / The Wharf. It is a 5 minute walk to the Wharf. 10 Minute walk to the Natural History Museum and 15 minute walk to the National Mall. The Spy Museum is across the street. The Metro is literally under the hotel, We enjoyed our stay thoroughly and we found it to be the best central location. Hope you enjoy your visit!

[@Cenlalowell]

I'm coming from Herndon va usimg the metro. Could you explain the metro shutdown to me??? Do I have to get off and on another one? My travel dates are June 5-12

[@TripHacksDC]

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[@robinlyles1249]

Love your live walks/videos. My son is a staffer on the hill. I was in DC last 4th of July and loved it. I visited the White House, Capitol, some monuments, and museums. I love DC so much I’m moving there April 2024. Your videos are amazing and helpful. Keep up the great work.

[@Janismar777]

Do you offer tours in Spanish?

[@TripHacksDC]

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[@wandaarnt234]

New subscriber blessings from Pennsylvania 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 John 3:16

[@chinaberg]

Yeah, didnt win the jazz in the garden lottery for this week.