Are you a first time traveler to Washington DC? Take it from a former area local, this ULTIMATE Washington DC Travel Guide has THE 15 things you’re going to want to know before going to Washington DC.
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*Update: the DC Circulator service stopped December 31, 2024 after filming. I apologize for the inconvenience.
WHERE TO STAY IN
NW DC Hotel Picks:
Hyatt Place: https://booking.tp.st/4J66b6nf
Eaton DC: https://booking.tp.st/YnmIxPdt
The Dupont Circle Hotel: https://booking.tp.st/cxLMFGj1
AC Hotel by Marriott: https://booking.tp.st/4kz6HAzA
Washington Marriott Georgetown: https://booking.tp.st/5NIzwGNH
Grand Hyatt Washington: https://booking.tp.st/bKenL95s
The Fairmont: https://booking.tp.st/RDvXYnLr
Sofitel Lafayette Square: https://booking.tp.st/Uhxvxwns
Arlington, VA Hotel Picks:
Hampton Inn and Suites-Crystal City: https://booking.tp.st/qZ93EQVT
Hilton Arlington National Landing: https://booking.tp.st/3tqhRbt5
Hyatt Place Arlington Courthouse: https://booking.tp.st/kmd0Jnof
Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport: https://booking.tp.st/2fRI1Igq
TOP THINGS TO DO IN DC
TICKETS:
Washington Monument Direct Entry – https://gyg.me/QjYrmI20
National Archives Entry & Guided Tour – https://gyg.me/PRpFVH1h
DC Capitol & Library of Congress Tour w/ Tickets – https://gyg.me/GDBTxrc9
Arlington National Cemetery Ticket & Tram Tour – https://gyg.me/65L8Q9XS
Smithsonian Institute – https://www.si.edu/
Smithsonian Zoo – https://nationalzoo.si.edu/
TOURS:
Cherry Blossom Tour – https://gyg.me/Q7SB6Eay
National Mall & Memorials Moonlight Tour – https://gyg.me/wiYs13qd
Georgetown History & Architecture Tour – https://gyg.me/73GaoxZj
Gourmet Lunch or Dinner Cruise – https://gyg.me/yNJdzzeQ
GETTING AROUND
To/From Downtown DC – All 3 Airports Transfer – https://gyg.me/a8zB4rjr
Hop On Hop Off Big Bus – https://gyg.me/WabrIR4n
National Mall Tour by Electric Vehicle – https://gyg.me/LIG0apMu
Monuments Nighttime Trolley Tour – https://gyg.me/5W0z9RNv
Potomac River Cruise – https://gyg.me/iaRpjEIR
DAY TRIPS FROM DC:
Mt. Vernon Bus & Walking Tour – https://gyg.me/0A2THLol
Old Town Alexandria and Mt. Vernon Tour – https://gyg.me/Xie9cLst
Mt. Vernon Day Trip with River Cruise – https://gyg.me/suIwDIu4
Virginia Wine Region Tour – https://gyg.me/ZDHhmRcD
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:03 Why Visit Washington DC?
01:50 Best Time to Visit DC
03:16 Getting to Washington DC
05:00 How to Get Around Washington DC
07:26 Washington DC Safety Tips
08:38 What to Bring to Washington DC
09:32 Where to Stay in Washington DC
11:41 Top Things to Do in DC
12:32 DC Food & Entertainment
15:06 Day Trips from Washington DC
15:58 DC on a Budget Tips
16:44 DC Eco Travel Tips
17:53 DC Pro Tips to Know
19:42 How Much Time in Washington DC?
20:31 DC Itinerary for First Timers
21:16 Outro
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I’m an airline mechanic. I can’t believe you believe that Eco flight thing what do you think we have like a button and we press Eco mode on the planes like on a car are you serious if you fall for that it’s like the cage free eggs scam. My God people are so naïve.
Thank you for the tour of Washington DC that is good enough for so l.enjoy now my decison to Washington DC the answer is no why it too far from Southern Calfornia to Washington DC anyway no one talks to me James, Lewis Jowitt Junior and there no Communation at all its gone thank you
Lincoln Theatre is in Shaw, and is not where Lincoln was shot, that was Ford’s Theatre
Museas open till 11 th October because of the shutdown 🤕Hopefully the government will sort it out
6:25 Update – the DC Circulator has been discontinued as of January 1, 2025. It is no longer in service.
Is it safe there? I always see terrible things on the news about USA, especially Washington DC. Thank u.
Now, an added activity is spotting the bored National Guardsmen "combating crime". Sorry, but DC resident here, blowing off some steam.
BOYCOTT America
Don't bother with the Museums, they have been trumpified. And given the number of armed, uniformed soldiers, best not go at all.
Nobody's going there for the same reason nobody went to Berlin in the 1930's
Excellent tips! Your explanation will help me plan better for my first trip to DC. Thank you!
I am very grateful for the renewed interest in the Epstein case and for information it yields pertaining Donald T and unacceptable behaviors. I am, humbly and as a democratic duty to this United american nation I love so much not as a daily gossip peddler, an insider in Washington, child of a high ranking federalist in the CIA.
We must speak in terms of federal codes for the safety of this nation but no significant information will need to be spared, the direct pathway is hidden by the Gemini principle. I am being taken into the ranks of the CIA now myself, at a younger age than usual due to a high personal grade and emphatically as a yang publicity agent assigned to improve moral over the intelligence of Americans and dissuade views that there is or will be any partiality given to people employing strategies like Donald T to usurp the natural principles of our constitution and change the basis of our very country in favor of fascists.
My stories echoes with the same Gemini elements of recent great Democrats, including the great President Obama…
America, I am able now to admit to you today with classification that the CIA since the days of President Obama had watched the circle of Donald T knowing that there would be trouble, realize that we were prepared for all of it and there is far less damage than it seems. But now, let me focus more on matters that are more recent.
In my pre beginning uptake as an agent I was shown that Donald continues to be prosecuted in American courts it has just been kept highly private, around Mother's Day he had a court date for matters pertaining to his relation to Epstein, note mothers day was well before there started to be any renewed media interest in Epstein.
I am being painstakingly guided by the law to release this information independently to you the American public
Make no mistake, from the offices of the CIA, the media is depicted as a gullible wild dog, gullibility that conmen like Donald T play on to the extreme. Have no doubt from the official mouths that know, DT is being prosecuted even as we speak, and things are glum, the viel of charisma wears off when true scales are in effect. I am telling you the truth, the CIA, and other high level nonpartisan offices of government that must remain untouched by presidential bias, can only release information this sensitive openly after the immediate matters are sitting for some time not as a live feed and not next day coverage but with month long delays. Know that as Americans your blessing of liberty and American equality remains secure, what is being revealed in the coming months is important and telling and just know that kfully it's all a ploy to increase truth in American wisdom because the seeds of this horrid sham were caught before they germinated by the Obama age CIA
Hi, where can I get a National map like you show in your video?
The Circulator doesn’t exist in 2025 anymore.
Washington DC is the ultimate destination for history lovers. I took my daughter last August and we loved it! Felt very safe.
Our tips:
Good walking shoes are an absolute must!
Bring a cheap, light refillable water bottle.
Cooling neck cloths work better than neck fans.
Lyft is cheaper than Uber.
When leaving dc place your metro card on top of the machine for fellow travelers to use. We still had $13 on our and a lady from Australia couldn’t get her card to work so we gave ours to her.
Arlington is the best!
As well as the national Archives!
Book a hotel with free breakfast.
You’re going to do a lot of walking so allow plenty of time
This is an EXCELLENT EXCELLENT content! (yes, I typed it twice :). I appreciate how well you put it all together, very informative, concise and your narration is just beautiful (voice, intonation, clarity). Thanks for these tips.
America is completely of my list and China is on. 😅
Adams Morgan and Georgetown, the National Zoo, Rock Creek Park, Meridian Hill, for the best scenic sight after the Washington Monument, Embassy Row, National Cathedral. A beautiful city I had the pleasure to call home for 30+ years. October is the best month to visit.
Venture outside the mall area, you'll be surprised.
Thanks. No one mentions travel ideas with pets.
Nine hr
We’re going to fly out there tomorrow for a long weekend. I’m really looking forward to it
Thanks I’m going next week with my 2 wives and 9 kids. Using your advice.
nice
thanks