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

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  • @YellowProductions
    @YellowProductions  Рік тому +11

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    • @ram33zkhan90
      @ram33zkhan90 9 місяців тому

      911 wala hamla karenge Ham America per taiyar rahana America main Pakistan se hun

    • @sovietonion72
      @sovietonion72 4 дні тому

      Thanks that was really interesting, hoping to go early 2026, love ❤️ from Australia

  • @ygbgforever
    @ygbgforever Рік тому +74

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

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  Рік тому +5

      Thanks for the tip! Just wear your bug spray!

    • @cashbrooks7223
      @cashbrooks7223 Рік тому

      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
      @don-kx5zh 9 місяців тому

      I think he loves Du pointe circle

    • @tiffanyhhan
      @tiffanyhhan 7 місяців тому +8

      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
      @timothypaxson2976 6 місяців тому

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

  • @LotsofWhatever
    @LotsofWhatever Рік тому +15

    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.

  • @enzom_zantes8802
    @enzom_zantes8802 Рік тому +8

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

  • @jaleesagreene6800
    @jaleesagreene6800 Рік тому +15

    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
      @YellowProductions  Рік тому

      Thanks for the tip!

    • @chinchilla8631
      @chinchilla8631 11 місяців тому

      I can show yall dc for real

    • @jannabity
      @jannabity 9 місяців тому

      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!

  • @piano_lessons
    @piano_lessons Рік тому +6

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

  • @s.stewart2786
    @s.stewart2786 6 місяців тому +2

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

  • @kiransharma7848
    @kiransharma7848 Рік тому +9

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

  • @ssist01
    @ssist01 6 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @topthrilldragster20
    @topthrilldragster20 10 місяців тому +5

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

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  10 місяців тому +1

      Enjoy DC!

    • @Puttycat
      @Puttycat 8 місяців тому

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

  • @kimsordyl
    @kimsordyl 7 місяців тому +2

    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!

  • @Rockdeesec
    @Rockdeesec 4 місяці тому +3

    As someone who is visiting during the summer from the humid desert sw, DC feels great! Don't be afraid, the weather is quite pleasant compared to the humid desert. Wonderful place to visit.

  • @jerusalem7576
    @jerusalem7576 3 місяці тому +1

    My favorite Capital City so much history and laid out well , also visited Arlington Cemetery.

  • @iavalable
    @iavalable 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Zoe_2112
    @Zoe_2112 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @David-my3uu
    @David-my3uu 8 місяців тому

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

  • @theerayakline5601
    @theerayakline5601 Місяць тому

    I've seen so many videos on DC. Yours is one of the best ones.

  • @varynporn
    @varynporn Місяць тому

    I was just curious at first but after i finished this clip I so want to visit DMV now

  • @mistervacation23
    @mistervacation23 8 місяців тому +4

    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.

    • @Rob-dp3vr
      @Rob-dp3vr 2 місяці тому +1

      Liar. That's why you didn't post his name so we could read about such a historic figure?

    • @mistervacation23
      @mistervacation23 2 місяці тому

      @@Rob-dp3vr His name was Kel Varnson

  • @jodan3125
    @jodan3125 Рік тому +2

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

  • @SD-fz5si
    @SD-fz5si Рік тому +2

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

  • @mattcsmith47
    @mattcsmith47 8 місяців тому +4

    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

  • @williamcrutchley
    @williamcrutchley 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @heywhatsupriri
    @heywhatsupriri 3 місяці тому

    This was very informative! My family and I are visiting DC this October. Thank you for this video!

  • @inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586
    @inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586 11 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @curtisb3336
    @curtisb3336 Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @laurenchung1036
    @laurenchung1036 14 днів тому

    As a local, I like all your recommendations for food.

  • @BonusFiddle
    @BonusFiddle Місяць тому

    Wow! What a comprehensive guide! Ty

  • @ParisaAmrollahi
    @ParisaAmrollahi Рік тому +2

    very helpful guid, Thanks.

  • @Bill_Woo
    @Bill_Woo Рік тому +4

    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.

  • @portauthority888
    @portauthority888 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @seventhfirestephanie8740
    @seventhfirestephanie8740 8 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @kristina_kruglova
    @kristina_kruglova Рік тому +1

    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

  • @CathyKoalaCat
    @CathyKoalaCat Рік тому +13

    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. 😊

  • @SeanCakaBroncoFan623
    @SeanCakaBroncoFan623 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @diamondsoversins
    @diamondsoversins 6 місяців тому

    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!

  • @tenzinphenthok2007
    @tenzinphenthok2007 9 місяців тому

    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.

  • @sarahoilman5086
    @sarahoilman5086 Місяць тому

    Heading there for 1 Day next week on Halloween :) 7 am to 4 ish. Glad I saw you had this one !!! Thank you yet again!!!!

  • @inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586
    @inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586 11 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @devrusofthenorthwood
    @devrusofthenorthwood 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @hannahduggan3599
    @hannahduggan3599 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @sierranevadatrail
    @sierranevadatrail 8 місяців тому

    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

  • @lizetcarrizales266
    @lizetcarrizales266 Рік тому

    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!

  • @RetroJes
    @RetroJes Рік тому

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

  • @ericafarner815
    @ericafarner815 Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @ladymspeaks2u
    @ladymspeaks2u 7 місяців тому +1

    This was so helpful!

  • @murphyzhang9581
    @murphyzhang9581 5 місяців тому

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

  • @loriyamase3824
    @loriyamase3824 Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @Victor-yn6lv
    @Victor-yn6lv 4 місяці тому

    Super excellent video, thank you!

  • @MiddTenn.V
    @MiddTenn.V 4 місяці тому

    Pretty straightforward

  • @cgcg7777
    @cgcg7777 9 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant!

  • @ourlittlesouthernhomestead4154
    @ourlittlesouthernhomestead4154 4 місяці тому

    Very Informative-thank you!

  • @mnahilkhan3513
    @mnahilkhan3513 4 місяці тому

    Very interesting and informative video appreciated you
    I m from Pakistani i hv to plan for visit soon

  • @jameshiga8077
    @jameshiga8077 Рік тому

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

  • @edwardhale4294
    @edwardhale4294 10 місяців тому

    good video ...from Washington native

  • @soffmusic9655
    @soffmusic9655 8 місяців тому

    This was done so well thank you!

  • @Reformatt
    @Reformatt Рік тому

    Great video! Lots I didn't know about DC

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  Рік тому +1

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

    • @Reformatt
      @Reformatt Рік тому

      @@YellowProductions hahaha, I was considering changing it actually

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  Рік тому

      @Reformatt Hopefully you were considering making the tongue longer 😀

    • @Reformatt
      @Reformatt Рік тому

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

  • @PS5Pro4K60
    @PS5Pro4K60 4 місяці тому +1

    I currently have a trip planned to D.C in mid October.
    Staying at the Intercontinental Willard - have you stayed here? How is it?
    I have a Pentaton, White House, and Capitol tour scheduled. Anything else I just get ahead of time you know of? Is the White House tour worth it?
    So much to do! So many options. Excellent video and I appreciate it very much.

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  4 місяці тому

      Cool.. I have not stayed there. But that's as great as a location as it gets. Also look in to reservations for the Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian Zoo if you want to do those. Enjoy your trip!

  • @johnredmond8899
    @johnredmond8899 Рік тому +1

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

  • @taram2306
    @taram2306 9 місяців тому

    great video! thank you

  • @hedycohen9804
    @hedycohen9804 Рік тому +2

    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
      @YellowProductions  Рік тому +1

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

    • @Bill_Woo
      @Bill_Woo Рік тому

      "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
      @YellowProductions  Рік тому

      @@Bill_Woo bummer

  • @pdxaviation
    @pdxaviation Рік тому

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

  • @dylanlingham7296
    @dylanlingham7296 17 днів тому

    Great video as usual! Very informative! One thing I noticed you didn't include was The Pentagon. Is it worth visiting?

  • @Sarah_Eva
    @Sarah_Eva Рік тому

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

  • @evancortez2
    @evancortez2 Рік тому +3

    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
      @YellowProductions  Рік тому

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

    • @jaleesagreene6800
      @jaleesagreene6800 Рік тому +1

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

  • @maureenwolfe8914
    @maureenwolfe8914 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @2tallB
    @2tallB 11 місяців тому

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

  • @shanellwilliams2068
    @shanellwilliams2068 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @tmur7231
    @tmur7231 19 днів тому

    U can also catch the bus from BWI airport.

  • @mrkenwu1
    @mrkenwu1 9 місяців тому

    Love the pretty smile behind you at 31:01.

  • @sparkidee
    @sparkidee 8 місяців тому

    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.

  • @scottman895
    @scottman895 Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @kimberlyrodriguez8017
    @kimberlyrodriguez8017 Рік тому

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

  • @laligurashvlog
    @laligurashvlog Рік тому +2

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

  • @ashishpratap4973
    @ashishpratap4973 11 місяців тому

    Very informative ❤

  • @AgronCaca-mt3rk
    @AgronCaca-mt3rk 2 місяці тому

    A wonderful world has been forgotten about to learn more on Frank Sinatra Albums next time please 🙏

  • @Bill_Woo
    @Bill_Woo Рік тому +3

    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
      @YellowProductions  Рік тому +1

      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

  • @seventhfirestephanie8740
    @seventhfirestephanie8740 8 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @lcracalcraca9425
    @lcracalcraca9425 Рік тому +1

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

  • @edmonda.9748
    @edmonda.9748 Рік тому

    Great video!
    Go to Frederick MD sometime 😅

  • @andricheli
    @andricheli Рік тому +6

    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
      @YellowProductions  Рік тому +2

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

    • @Scipio488
      @Scipio488 Рік тому +1

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

    • @andricheli
      @andricheli Рік тому +2

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

  • @5rgyyuyrgg
    @5rgyyuyrgg 2 місяці тому

    When you were talking about where The National Mall spans.
    What was that building you showed before you showed the Lincoln Memorial?

  • @srisusanti8292
    @srisusanti8292 4 місяці тому

    Great 👍

  • @rainbowyahi
    @rainbowyahi 7 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @christopherchi9230
    @christopherchi9230 Рік тому +3

    Dullus airport code is IAD, not AID.

  • @autumn.flowers
    @autumn.flowers 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much!!

  • @aregailala2293
    @aregailala2293 5 місяців тому

    It was great.

  • @ClarkJ2265
    @ClarkJ2265 4 місяці тому

    Other food options are on Capitol Hill, Eastern market and Union Market.

  • @anthonylamesa7619
    @anthonylamesa7619 Рік тому +1

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

  • @lindayi2021
    @lindayi2021 8 місяців тому

    Awesome ❤

  • @canyonoverlook9937
    @canyonoverlook9937 Рік тому +3

    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.

  • @marucantu7102
    @marucantu7102 3 місяці тому

    You laso in Roselun metro, take a buscar to George Town

  • @pdiddydiddit
    @pdiddydiddit 9 місяців тому

    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.

  • @mrkenwu1
    @mrkenwu1 9 місяців тому

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

  • @nicholasrogers8472
    @nicholasrogers8472 Рік тому +2

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

  • @MP-ef9yo
    @MP-ef9yo Рік тому

    If you like Cava, try Roti. So good!

  • @Eddy-rf1df
    @Eddy-rf1df 7 місяців тому

    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
    @canyonoverlook9937 Рік тому

    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.

  • @phirunphungraksakiat2527
    @phirunphungraksakiat2527 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. It’s vey helpful.

  • @lilluke
    @lilluke 7 місяців тому

    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
      @YellowProductions  7 місяців тому

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