Washington DC must see

[Jmort1754]

We are heading down for a long weekend, have a meeting.

What are some must see things or must see places to eat while we are there.

I know the monuments, and arlington are on her radar.

 

[SonnyDay]

The 9/11 memorial at the Pentagon is really well done. My wife's family lost friends who were on that plane. It's really powerful. Obviously, kind of a buzz kill.

 

[CorbLand]

Holocaust museum.

 

[insanelupus]

Museum of the Bible | Museum of the Bible

Experience the Bible at one of DC’s most popular attractions. Engage with interactive exhibits, see 1,000+ artifacts, take a VR tour of biblical lands, and more!

www.museumofthebible.org

A want to in my next trip if I have occasion.

 

[Nicaburns]

Holocaust museum
Museum of the Bible
The Smithsonian (air and space as well as natural history)

There is definitely more to see than you can take in within a weekend. Hopefully the new administration with take down all the stupid fencing put up after 1/6. They made the place look like a prison camp.

Chinatown if right by the National Mall and has some great spots. Most food will be better out toward Embassy Row if you like international or near Adams Morgan. Most places near the National Mall are spendy.

 

[Wolfshead]

Arlington national cemetery
Vietnam war memorial

 

[Davyalabama]

Lots of good recommendations here.

First on my list
Take the DC tour at night! If you don't want to do a guided tour, then at least walk around the national mall area at night.

The Wharf --- Hillwood --- Smithsonian --- Air and Space -- Natural History
venture out -- Jefferson's (Monticello and Poplar Forest) Ok, it's a drive -- Fredericksburg and Shenandoah parks--several little canyons and waterfalls (just look them up), Harper's Ferry (there is a lot to do here besides what you think) -- CEB Tower -- you may want to go up to Mt. Vernon, lot's to do around Alexandria for the day.

 

[Nicaburns]

Adding in areas around DC, Great Falls Park is a great spot to visit!

 

[Touchdown88]

International Spy Museum