WASHINGTON DC TRAVEL GUIDE: 11 Things to Know Before You Go

Everything you need to know to go to Washington DC. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States, and it is home to many important historical landmarks and government buildings. Some of the most famous attractions include the White House, the Capitol Building, the Supreme Court, and the Washington Monument. They can also learn about American history at t
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 1. All about Washington DC
01:45 2. Orientation
03:20 3. Getting In to DC
05:51 4. Getting Around DC
09:30 5. Weather in DC
11:54 6. Where to Stay in DC
14:29 7. What to Eat in DC
19:24 8. Where to Shop in DC
20:49 9. Museums in DC
22:33 10. Government Attractions in DC
26:12 11. Things To do in Washington DC
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[@ram33zkhan90]

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[@ygbgforever]

Highly recommend folks do an evening tour of the monuments and memorials...its less crowded and the lighting is amazing

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip! Just wear your bug spray!

[@cashbrooks7223]

It says slavery in social studies and that effects the point of View it says Jewish slavery in the Bible that the Senate and that effects there point of View Muslims Greek and Italian German and that effects there point of View

[@don-kx5zh]

I think he loves Du pointe circle

[@tiffanyhhan]

100% agree. all the museums close early at 5 so it’s best to finish all the museums and then do the monuments after

[@timothypaxson2976]

Thanks for the tip! Traveling to DC for vaca in July.

[@LotsofWhatever]

Putting in a plug for the Library of Congress for book nerds. You need tickets but they are free. And the Jefferson Building is beautiful.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the plug!

[@hannahduggan3599]

I remember when I was 20 years old. I was going on a school trip to Washington DC. When I told my youngest brother Jeremiah about it, he said, "Oh wow! You're so lucky!" Washington DC was fun, although I had to do lots and lots of walking.

[@mistervacation23]

My great-grandfather was on the police force here in washington the night of lincoln's assassination. He went all over town trying to warn people that something might happen. How he figured it out, nobody seems to know. It's certainly not recorded anyplace. But there was so much publicity about it that people never forgot him. He became chief of police, then a councilman, did some wheeling and dealing in land, and became a millionaire.

[@jaleesagreene6800]

As a native Washingtonian and a former tour guide. Night tours are awesome. You never know what you may see, especially at the Washington monument. I saw many a performance

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip!

[@chinchilla8631]

I can show yall dc for real

[@jannabity]

Thank you for this comment. We are visiting DC next week. What sites do you recommend for night tour? I am doing self-tour with my two children. Thanks in advance!

[@kiransharma7848]

That was a super informative video with great tips. 👍 Thanks a million Chris!❤🙌

[@enzom_zantes8802]

I walked one lonely January night in DC ... It was so beautiful walking the capital

[@YellowProductions]

Agreed! And you have it all to yourself in January!

[@pdxaviation]

Another great video! Can’t wait to visit again…

[@cgcg7777]

Brilliant!

[@user-bi9nw9lp3v]

very helpful guid, Thanks.

[@miriamsha5249]

This was so helpful!

[@s.stewart2786]

I've been subscribed for years, and it doesn't matter where I go, I can always count on solid travel advice. INCREDIBLE!

[@taram2306]

great video! thank you

[@piano_lessons]

This is the best video about DC I’ve seen !

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks piano lessons!

[@CathyKoalaCat]

It was great to watch your video on DC. We were there in May & did a lot of what you spoke about. We went to Dupont Circle do dinner one night & went on the Metro. We did go on the very long subway escalator. We also did the Air & Space Museum & Washington Monument. We took the Circulator and di the Capitol Building tour. It is a great city. We only just scratched the surface. I would love to go back again. We tried Potbelly’s for linch & did the Ford Theatre tour. We also took the Amtrack train from Union Station to New York. 😊

[@YellowProductions]

Nice Cathy!

[@soffmusic9655]

This was done so well thank you!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks soff

[@murphyzhang9581]

Thank you very much for the introduction which is a very detailed guide 😊

[@YellowProductions]

My pleasure 😊

[@autumn.flowers]

Thank you so much!!

[@SD-fz5si]

This was very helpful! I'm going to DC soon and this was a great way to prepare for my trip!

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindayi2021]

Awesome ❤

[@williamcrutchley]

Going there in Dec for about 4days. I cant wait im excited

[@iavalable]

Such an insightful, detailed video about every aspect of visiting DC. So helpful, many thanks!

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Bill_Woo]

For your first Segway ride, I recommend spending the extra money to do a guided Segway tour. 1. They know where to go, the really good places. 2. They will show you in actual situations what you can do, can't do, should do, and shouldn't do. It's more effective than just being told those at a rental checkout counter. 3. You have an employee for support in case you have operational issues or problems. For example our guide took us to where "Deep Throat" would secretly meet; took our picture by the Capitol pond with our camera, etc.

[@YellowProductions]

Great point!

[@Reformatt]

Great video! Lots I didn't know about DC

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Matt! Great to see the tongue channel icon back again 😀

[@Reformatt]

@@YellowProductions hahaha, I was considering changing it actually

[@YellowProductions]

@Reformatt Hopefully you were considering making the tongue longer 😀

[@Reformatt]

@@YellowProductions hahaha, that is a good suggestion, the more extreme, the better I presume lol 😜

[@ashishpratap4973]

Very informative ❤

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kristina_kruglova]

Wonderful video, Chris!! Surely there's much for me to see as I've only been there for 2 days at a time twice. Would love to utilize this guide again

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Kristina!

[@kimsordyl]

As a DC-er I can definitely say your vid was spot on and it made me appreciate our beautiful city even more. Thank you!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Kim!

[@RetroJes]

I was just in DC with my daughter during spring break! We really loved it!

[@YellowProductions]

Nice!

[@INNO222]

Great clip, thank you!

[@David-my3uu]

Brilliant! I live in DC and haven't seen anyone do a visitor vid better. Thanks for doing us so well!

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome! Thanks so much David!

[@vegas1134]

We just arrived in DC. Thanks for the in depth tips about this city.

[@YellowProductions]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@lizetcarrizales266]

Planning our first trip traveling from Florida in mid February and I'm so grateful for your video! Super informative. I took a ton of notes. Thank you!

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@phirunphungraksakiat2527]

Thank you so much. It’s vey helpful.

[@curtisb3336]

Just came back from a trip to LA and San Diego earlier this week and leaving for DC in two weeks. This channel has been so helpful to me!

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Curtis!

[@johnredmond8899]

Thanks Chris, Love DC, fantastic advice, Hi from Dublin..

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks John in Dublin!

[@jameshiga8077]

Hi Chris. Thanks for the great video. D.C. seems to be a more interesting place than I thought. Take care.

[@YellowProductions]

It is quite an interesting city to visit!

[@kimberlyrodriguez8017]

thank you so much!!!!! im going next week

[@YellowProductions]

Have fun!

[@diamondsoversins]

Wow I’m truly amused by your commentary of travel tour guide to Washington D.C. I love how you analyze in-depth the history of Washington D.C & (DMV) area. I really appreciate/enjoyed your insight facts surrounding District of Columbia (DC), and all the nice hot tipster location to explore DMV area!

[@jodan3125]

To be honest i've never fancied Washington but this video has changed my mind. 👏👏

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome 😀

[@MiddTenn.V]

Pretty straightforward

[@aregailala2293]

It was great.

[@ngtilui]

I am from Singapore. Spot on about the weather. 33 deg all year round. I be visiting DC, Phily soon. will explore your tips. Great video.

[@mattcsmith47]

Thanks for the video! I feel like DC is an underrated city in the United States; I don't understand how it's not more popular. So many interesting sites, entertainment choices, and wonderful restaurants. It's definitely a city that should be on a lot more people's radar

[@YellowProductions]

I totally agree!

[@topthrilldragster20]

Wife and I will be there this April. Also going to Gettysburg and a couple of Civil War battlegrounds

[@YellowProductions]

Enjoy DC!

[@Puttycat]

We are planning on visiting DC and Gettysburg, too. I am working on my trip with family,.2 kids.

[@sweeney0558]

THANKS

[@tenzinphenthok2007]

Your video was very helpful. I am planning to go to Washington this month, and as you mentioned, just the right time of the year huh.

[@YellowProductions]

Perfect timing!

[@assistofficial9814]

As a Dane who has never been to the US. This video is a gem! We will be visiting the capital as a first timer too the US! We are really excited.

[@mrkenwu1]

Love the pretty smile behind you at 31:01.

[@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586]

The entire DMV has reliable public transportation including the Gaylor/MGM via King Street(bus) or King's Street waterfront via water taxi. The only places that may have limited public transportation is in extremely affluent areas Glen Echo, MD or McLean.

[@seventhfirestephanie8740]

Thanks!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks so much Stephanie!

[@sierranevadatrail]

Thank you, that is super informative, even for someone who lived there over 20 years. Had to be a lot of work to make that video

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Sierra!

[@ericafarner815]

I live about 2 and a half hours outside of DC. Used to go there allllll the time, and even I didn't know some of this!

[@YellowProductions]

Glad to share something new with you Erica 😀

[@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586]

I strongly recommend attending Performances at the Kennedy Center. Take the Metro train to Foggy Bottom and there's a free red shuttle that will take you directly there. They usually have free daily show at 6pm. Reserve online or go to will call to request free tickets.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@hadjnabil4811]

thank you lot's

[@edwardhale4294]

good video ...from Washington native

[@scottman895]

I've been to DC a few times, but I still need to visit some of the other neighborhoods one of these days as well as check out the museums. I agree that flying into BWI to get to the DC area is not fun. Anytime I had to go to the DC area for work-related trips in the past, my boss always flew me into BWI since it was always the cheapest compared to Dulles and Reagan.

[@YellowProductions]

Yeah... BWI is such a hassle!

[@edmonda.9748]

Great video! Go to Frederick MD sometime 😅

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks edmonda!

[@Sarah_Eva]

Two weeks too late. 😂 Thanks for another great video.

[@SeanCakaBroncoFan623]

The DC Circulator has a route that goes around the National Mall

[@sparkidee]

Thanks for this video! I'm flying out from the UK to DJ at Bluemoon Club which I gather is in the SW quadrant. We will get a bit of time to sight see and buy stuff. Very informative thanks.

[@YellowProductions]

Have fun!

[@2tallB]

Good video, even better at 75% speed. ;)

[@devrusofthenorthwood]

The longest escalator in the metro system is Wheaton along the red line in Silver Spring, MD.

[@loriyamase3824]

We were in DC earlier this week and stayed at the Mayflower. We tried your recommendations around Dupont Circle and liked all of them. Thanks for the tips! We loved Moby Dick’s and would have missed it if you hadn’t recommended it!

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome!

[@MP-ef9yo]

If you like Cava, try Roti. So good!

[@maureenwolfe8914]

Born and work in DC. Nice job. we have a beautiful city. Recommend cocktail at the rooftop bar at W, eats at the Old Ebbitt Grill. Be careful at Union Station.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tips!

[@hedycohen9804]

Chris, thanks for another great video. I learned a lot, though I have been to DC many times. The Smithsonian Castle is also currently closed for renovation. Rob, from Trip Hacks DC, said the pandas at the National Zoo may be returning to China at some point. Thanks again.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Hedy! Yeah. China took the pandas back from the San Diego Zoo. Lame.

[@Bill_Woo]

"Three US zoos currently host giant pandas: the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington DC has three, the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee has one and Zoo Atlanta in Georgia has four. The bears in Washington DC and Memphis will be sent to China by the end of the year[2023], according to statements from the zoos." The pandas in Atlanta are on loan through late 2024.

[@YellowProductions]

@@Bill_Woo bummer

[@seventhfirestephanie8740]

Unfortunately at this time, Summer is the only time my family and I can go. I live in SoCal so we're kinda used to the heat (just not East Coast heat). still I hope it's not too bad.

[@YellowProductions]

I'm from Socal too.. this is very different!

[@lilluke]

If I drive and have to use a parking lot. Which parking garage do you recommend that is closest to the museums and/or the White house? Thx!

[@YellowProductions]

L'Enfant Plaza has a big parking structure that is a couple blocks from the Smithsonians.. expensive though

[@rainbowyahi]

Just pointing out that you misspelled the airport acronym for Dulles, it’s IAD not AID. Also, you misspoke when you said that diagonal streets are named after streets, I think you mean they are names after states.

[@laligurashtravel]

Nice view city I'm from Nepal 🙏🙏🙏🙏 namaste friend's 😊😊😊😊

[@andricheli]

From DC and have lived here all my life. No one here calls it the DMV (that's a weird internet thing or something that transplants adopt). Fall is an amazing time to visit here. If you want to save a bit of money on hotels and want better food to eat, I always tell people to stay in MoCo or Arlington. The best restaurants in this area are NOT in the city but rather in the 'burbs. As long as you stay near a Metro and are in MoCo or Alexandria/Arlington/Roslyn you are fine. DO NOT be tempted to save money by staying in a cheap hotel in Southeast. I know people who did this and regretted it. Finally (and I cannot emphasize this enough) BE AWARE OF CRIME. There is crime here and it's been much more violent in the last few years than it had been in years. Keep your personal possessions on your body. Do not walk around with earphones in or your iPhone out and visible. Use a sling bag or something that stays tight to your body and carry ONLY what you need.

[@YellowProductions]

Hi Andri. Thanks for the extra tips. I hear them saying the "DMV" on the radio station HOT 99.5 all the time! 😀

[@Scipio488]

No one here calls it "MoCo". It's Montgomery Country.

[@andricheli]

@@Scipio488I’ve lived here all my life and yes they do (particularly when writing).

[@christopherchi9230]

Dullus airport code is IAD, not AID.

[@shanellwilliams2068]

You can take a water taxi from DC waterfront directly to National Harbor MD for about 25 bucks round trip. Good way to sneak in a side trip on your visit. I use it when I dont want to battle the traffic.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip

[@PragerFenster]

Thank you!

[@lcracalcraca9425]

Greetings from Colombia. The video shows "District of Colombia"

[@YellowProductions]

Wanted to bring you some international flair 😀

[@mrkenwu1]

It's so nice now that metro runs to IAD. Metro is inexpensive and efficient.

[@canyonoverlook9937]

i was in a special tour group to the Capitol Building in the 70s' and we got to go on the floor of the House of Representatives and sit in the chairs. A few people got to sit in the Speaker's chair.

[@YellowProductions]

Neat!

[@anthonylamesa7619]

Not just tax and tip, but now many restaurants have also added 10% to 20% service fees as well.

[@YellowProductions]

Lame

[@Bill_Woo]

12:45 The first prices that came up on Google. Today is August 11, 2023 . The video does state that these are higher end. Mayflower - Now $339 (Was $461) Park Hyatt - Now $473 (Was $499). Sidebar price: $747 Fairmont Georgetown - Now $412 (Was $674) Four Seasons Now $1345 (Was $1,896). My impression is you must go at least $200, PLUS ripoff fees and "hotel taxes", and MORE taxes, or you'll be quite distant and/or have scary looking characters outside. No way I'd take my car.

[@YellowProductions]

Indeed. I also said go in Winter. When I've been able to get the Park Hyatt for under $200 😀 that's one of the reasons I like DC.. Really good hotels you can get for cheap when it's the really low season

[@Eddy-rf1df]

I didn't go into the White House because no one was allowed to enter the house. There are hotels around Washington and I took Amtrak to Washington from New York City. I had a brief trip to Washington D.C. I went around in the summer during no school activities.

[@canyonoverlook9937]

Somebody should open a pay toilet area around the mall where you said they don't have a lot of toilets. I would pay a buck or 2 to have a nice clean toilet. I have used pay toilets in Europe.

[@YellowProductions]

Good idea!

[@evancortez2]

Rosslyn is pretty tall, but actually the longest escalator on the metro system is Wheaton station on the red line, in fact it's the longest escalator in the western hemisphere

[@YellowProductions]

Ah. I haven't been to Wheaton station. Thanks for that factoid

[@jaleesagreene6800]

Don't it's terrifying if you've never been on it.

[@chnalvr]

Definitely see the Smithsonian African American Museum! Incredible, new Smithsonian. Today's temperature high, on July 5, 2024, was 97 degrees.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip

[@Mimifox150]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@joeysteele2548]

You left out Horace & Dickies for fish, unfortunately have moved to Landover (still by Metro) The Real Air and Space shut down for now. Front side of Capitol is on other side by the Supreme Court. Also Capital Children's Museum off of H and G St. Back side of Union Station (unless its moved ...gentrification) Longest escalators are at the Zoo and Rosslyn. Very nice clip! Oh, don't forget the Arbor!

[@dennisrehmann2373]

Awesome video, but the weather section is not one hundred percent. It gets really hot and humid during the summer (regularly over 90 and a couple stretches over 100) and the winter does get really cold but not often snowy. Fall and spring are gorgeous though.

[@nicouch91]

District of ColUmbia, with U.

[@nicholasrogers8472]

Surprised you didn’t recommend Ben’s Chili. Great chili dog “half-smokes.”

[@nicholasrogers8472]

I spoke too soon! Well done!

[@YellowProductions]

I love Bens!

[@matthewveteto8379]

5:24 - "A little bit of a Haze" What make the train a Haze??

[@YellowProductions]

Amtrak is always delayed

[@valerianthemackiii5896]

✨️🤩👍✨️

[@nickwalker2438]

Foggy bottom has a really long escalator

[@YellowProductions]

It sure does too!

[@cococuteboy5887]

👍

[@dayindayout77]

How about staying at The Holiday Inn Washington Capital-National Mall on C Street? Seems to be pretty convenient.

[@YellowProductions]

Yes. It's convenient to the National Mall.. but you'll find the area right around this hotel to be pretty dead at night and on the weekends as it's mostly business travelers that stay in this area. But as long as you know that. It's all good

[@RedWaveComing2024]

thinking about going to DC by Amtrak for one day.....where are the food trucks park and are they close to the Amtrak Station....also love gyros....any suggestions

[@YellowProductions]

The food trucks park along the National mall.. maybe a 10 to 15 minute walk from Union Station. There's a big food court at Union Station too

[@RedWaveComing2024]

@@YellowProductions thank you.... i got 6 hrs Amtrak layover in Washington DC next week

[@RedWaveComing2024]

got 8 Amtrak layover in washington dc…. after a full stomach where are you going to find some restroom…. i’ll be there tomorrow morning

[@YellowProductions]

There's a restroom in Union Station near Sbarros pizza

[@oSnapMillerTime]

How do you never look tired 😅 can you give some travel tips to beat jet lag and sleep on planes?

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks 😀. Here's my video all about Jet Lag: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpKXZmCjhqmjncU

[@VanessaLewis-zs1ln]

Hey how’s everything going(

[@barzakay]

Do you give tours on a private basis?

[@YellowProductions]

Hi Yuval.. unfortunately no

[@caligirl8904]

Is it safe there?

[@kennywong544]

Damn i could of met Chris

[@YellowProductions]

Next time :)