We’re affiliated with the military so chances are most of us
have PCS’d more than one time. Believe
you me, I know that we know how to
see the hot spots in whatever city we move to.
Normally, we have only three years to see it all and do it all. Talk about boots on the ground…we come into a
new city with exploration on our minds.
And, of course, we have to become sight-seeing experts for family and
friends who follow.
For me, I love to see new things and experience new cities
but I like to do it in different ways.
Sure, I can walk endless city blocks and stand in long museum
lines. It’s just that no of that
sounds fun or exciting. I want to make
the most of my time and make a super cool memory while exploring my new
city. Not only do I sincerely believe
you can do both…I strive to do both!
I’ll be honest, though.
I was a little nervous about the Washington DC metro area. The DMV (District, Maryland and Virginia) is not exactly known
for being super cool or exciting. Sure,
we sit in the lap of the most powerful country on earth but can you say that’s
super cool or exciting? Tense? It can be.
Crowded? For sure. Progressive?
Not so much (but we’re getting there).
Cool? Maybe some neighborhoods are.
Exciting? The verdict is out on this one.
Still, I was pleasantly surprised to see the super cool and
exciting ways the DC metro area has for visitors to tour the famous hot
spots. Keep reading for some great ideas
on how you can impress your family and friends when they come for a visit!
Old Town Trolley
Enjoy a narrated tour of Washington DC
covering over 100 points of interest, including the Lincoln Memorial,
Georgetown, Washington National Cathedral, the White House, the museums of the
Smithsonian Institution, and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. On and off privileges
at 17 stops allow you to tour at your own pace.
Monuments by Moonlight
Monuments by Moonlight
Old Town Trolley Tours show you the
sights of Washington, DC after hours on its 2 ½ hour tour. Enjoy the sights of
the illuminated monuments and memorials, the Capitol Building, the White House
and Georgetown. Stops include: FDR Memorial, the Iwo Jima Memorial and the
Lincoln and Vietnam Veteran's Memorials. Hear entertaining stories and learn of
the ghosts whose spirits haunt our nation's capital.
DC Ducks
Climb aboard an authentic, fully restored 1942
"Duck" and see the sites of Washington DC. Ninety minute tours begin
at Union Station, continue to the National Mall where you'll see the city’s
monuments and Smithsonian Museums. The tour concludes with a cruise along the
Potomac River all in the same vehicle!
Washington DC Capital Bike Tours
Enjoy a tour of Washington DC while riding a bike. Learn about the
city's monuments, museums and other sites from the seat of a 21-speed mountain
bike. Visit the most popular sites of the National Mall, including the Lincoln
Memorial, White House, Washington Monument, Supreme Court, Union Station, the
Capitol and more. Trailers are available for young children.
Segway Tours
Segway tours are a hip way to explore Washington, DC! A Segway is a self-balancing, personal transportation device
that's fun and easy to operate. Cruise
past the monuments, the Smithsonian museums, the White House, the Capitol and
more as your guide entertains you with stories and historical facts about the
nation’s capital.
Washington DC Cruises along the Potomac River
For a different view of Washington DC, take a cruise along the
Potomac River and see breathtaking views of the Kennedy Center, Watergate, the
Washington Monument, the U. S. Capitol, the Jefferson Memorial and more.
Spy City Tours
Spy City Tours
This interactive tour launched by the International Spy Museum
combines a Washington, DC city tour and espionage. See more than 25 of
Washington's most notable espionage sites used by some of the nation's infamous
spies from the World Wars to the Cold War to the present.
Pedicab Tours
Pedicab Tours
On a nice day, take a bicycle-powered taxi ride around the
national landmarks and enjoy the amazing architecture of the nation's capital.
Customize your own tour and explore wherever you want to with a licensed
driver.
Ghost Tours in Washington, DC, Maryland and
Virginia
Take a walking tour and hear ghost stories and legends about
infamous haunted places such as Lafayette Square Park, Historic Alexandria or
downtown Annapolis. Find spooky tours around the region.
There are so many things to do and see in the Washington DC area,
you’ll want insider information (something DC is known for) to help plan
how to get around. Visit the Community
Activity Center at 228 McNair Road, Bldg. 405, Fort Myer, VA or call
703.696.3469/70. These guys know the
best places to visit, the best times to go, and most often will have a
discounted admission ticket for sale!
They’re the ones to know!
Have fun and take plenty of pictures!
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