15 Things You Can't Miss on Your First Trip to Washington, DC!

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  • @WereintheRockies
    @WereintheRockies  2 роки тому +1

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  • @ShowMeAnAdventure
    @ShowMeAnAdventure 2 роки тому +7

    We just went to DC for the first time last fall and it was amazing. We didn’t get to do everything on this list but we did the majority of them! Seeing the monuments at night, Ford’s Theatre, and the African-American History + Culture Museum were my favorites!

  • @mikkibaker6907
    @mikkibaker6907 9 місяців тому +4

    Next time you go to DC spend time in The Library of Congress. It's more than books! They have many different programs and live performances. They have the largest collection of ancient maps in the world. They have a huge collection of films and music. Once inside, you'll find you're in the most beautiful interior you've ever seen -- even more so in the reading room. The building is a marvel. Have lunch in the Madison Building cafeteria (it's the best in the city) and check out the elevated view of the city and Mall.

  • @Buttercup697
    @Buttercup697 Місяць тому +1

    Washington has his obelisk 🛕, Lincoln his ode to the Parthenon 🏛️, Jefferson his domed columns with his engraved brilliant words 📜….
    Fat Donny’s gonna get his dumpster 🔥🔥🔥
    😂😂😂😂😂‼️‼️

  • @robertpavey5615
    @robertpavey5615 Рік тому +2

    This has been a fantastic video to watch. I will be visiting the U.S for the first time in November and will be starting my trip in Washington D.C before going to Pennsylvania and then on to NYC. This video has given me ideas on how to tackle D.C. Thank you.

  • @gracekelly3417
    @gracekelly3417 10 місяців тому

    Just loved this, so well done and clearly explained. I’m visiting from South Africa and will have to go back and redo some spots as we missed a lot.

  • @DTAIT13
    @DTAIT13 6 днів тому

    Great video!

  • @lashadow8
    @lashadow8 11 місяців тому +1

    awesome tips n overview

  • @christinemcguire2804
    @christinemcguire2804 4 місяці тому

    Outstanding video! Thank you so much!! Inspired us to go!!!!

  • @mykiki2
    @mykiki2 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! 👍 We are planning on going to Washington D.C. and Gettysburg in a couple of years. Our boys will be 11 and 10 years old. We are going to Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons this September (I purchased your itineraries last night). How many days would you recommend for D.C. and how many days for Gettysburg to be able to soak most of it in? Also, what time of the year would you recommend? We homeschool our boys so it doesn't necessarily have to be in the summer. But, we are however, traveling with our RV. I look forward to your response. You both keep up the good work! Love, love, love your videos!

    • @WereintheRockies
      @WereintheRockies  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much! I am leading an actual tour for Washington DC this October. I think four days is a great amount of time to see the city and do a few side trips. Gettysburg is a one-day side trip from DC. Spring time cherry blossoms is a popular time to visit. Summer is boiling hot and you'll do a lot of walking. I'm leading my tour in October because I think the weather is great and it's not as crowded. I once visited in December and believe it or not, it was amazing because there were no crowds!

  • @makeuptalkwithangeli
    @makeuptalkwithangeli Рік тому

    Thank you for this video it’s very informative 😊

  • @janicegriffith9810
    @janicegriffith9810 2 роки тому

    As usual such a good video with so much history. Might go in June.

    • @WereintheRockies
      @WereintheRockies  2 роки тому

      Hi Janice!! Good to hear from you. FYI: I am putting together a tour of Washington DC for this October. If you’re interested I’ll send you the details.

    • @janicegriffith9810
      @janicegriffith9810 2 роки тому

      @@WereintheRockies Sure. I’m interested. Please send details

    • @WereintheRockies
      @WereintheRockies  2 роки тому

      @@janicegriffith9810 Ok I'll email it soon. Thanks Janice!

  • @ShowMeAnAdventure
    @ShowMeAnAdventure 2 роки тому +2

    It felt like you were at a funeral when you stepped into the actual theatre area at Fords Theatre. So somber 😔 the Lincoln’s Waffle Shop across the street was good!

  • @williamgarnett1677
    @williamgarnett1677 10 місяців тому

    Contraband and Freedman's Cemetery, Pentagon 9/11 Memorial - Two powerful places that most don't know about or go to. We were the only ones at both when we visited last summer. Or, try the Signers of the Declaration of Independence memorial. We were only joined by two other people because they were curious about what we were looking at.

  • @NKsEntertainment
    @NKsEntertainment Рік тому +1

    Nice 👍 visited here recently

  • @DianpolDayna
    @DianpolDayna 5 місяців тому

    We were the only ones at both when we visited last summer.

  • @Na.thalia.a
    @Na.thalia.a 2 роки тому +1

    My 9 yr old son really wants to go to DC so I’m thinking taking him for his birthday week in mid august. How’s the weather there in august? I’m dreading walking everywhere in the heat.

    • @WereintheRockies
      @WereintheRockies  2 роки тому +2

      It's pretty darn hot to be honest

    • @sheltonlaskin7427
      @sheltonlaskin7427 Рік тому

      August is very HOT may and September are the best April is cherrie blossoms sunny but chilly you must see the lights on the blossoms at nighttime it will blow your mind👍

    • @SMElder-iy6fl
      @SMElder-iy6fl 10 місяців тому

      Weather will be humid and hot.

    • @kevinstokes5885
      @kevinstokes5885 6 місяців тому

      Sticky hot, very humid...

  • @MrTookiebab
    @MrTookiebab Рік тому +1

    How many days you recommend for my first visit to W.D.C.?

    • @WereintheRockies
      @WereintheRockies  Рік тому

      It really depends on how thoroughly you want to see everything, but I'd recommend at least 4 days. That's the amount of time we allotted for a tour group we lead last year.

    • @jerryandrews3699
      @jerryandrews3699 7 місяців тому +1

      BEWARE! Washington is a WALKING city, you can walk yourself to death! Learn the metro and bus system to get around for a reasonable rate. Do not try to be cute, wear good WALKING shoes!!! If money is no object, take a "get on, get off" tour. Save as many steps as possible, everything you get to see will be worth the muscle soreness but fit in plenty of rest and ice cream!

  • @Jethzeigler
    @Jethzeigler Рік тому +2

    Amazing video. Will go in June 2024.

  • @filam_bradybunch
    @filam_bradybunch 6 місяців тому

    Wondering what is the best time to be at the Arlington Memorial to witness the Changing of the guards

    • @WereintheRockies
      @WereintheRockies  6 місяців тому

      The changing of the guards happens every hour on the hour. You will want to allow time to park and make your way to the area.

    • @filam_bradybunch
      @filam_bradybunch 6 місяців тому

      @@WereintheRockies THANK YOU FOR THE TIP! AWESOME! CAN'T WAIT!

  • @Buttercup697
    @Buttercup697 Місяць тому +1

    The Capitol Building… also where domestic terrorists attacked this shining symbol of freedom and DEMOCRACY on January 6, 2021.

  • @tanthiennguyen9308
    @tanthiennguyen9308 Рік тому

    Wow, ich bin Linken mit Vocabulary & Medizin Erfinder studieren Architekturen

  • @SMElder-iy6fl
    @SMElder-iy6fl 10 місяців тому +2

    Rule 8: the elevators don't work, the escalators don't work and your station is closed on the Metro.

    • @WereintheRockies
      @WereintheRockies  10 місяців тому

      Haha

    • @rayraypm6820
      @rayraypm6820 9 місяців тому

      ⁠@@WereintheRockiesthanks for update,I Try to look around for elevator but don’t see. 😢

    • @QTEPYE
      @QTEPYE 7 місяців тому

      LOL! Whatcha talking about Willis!
      What Metro does when *escalators/elevators at a station aren't working, is for passengers to ride subway to the nearest metro station with in-service escalators/elevators that work, where Metro will have free shuttle buses to the surface area of the metro station with non-working escalators/elevators.
      NOTE: Shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible.
      *Also, metro (throughout the whole system) has audio and passenger information display screens (PIDS) so folks can be informed and or to plan accordingly.

  • @tanthiennguyen9308
    @tanthiennguyen9308 Рік тому

    Wasser Wasser zum haben .................!

  • @infolover_68
    @infolover_68 7 місяців тому

    If you work hard, why not touring around and enjoy of fine places?!

  • @tanthiennguyen9308
    @tanthiennguyen9308 Рік тому

    Ich bin in Dulles International Airport

  • @tanthiennguyen9308
    @tanthiennguyen9308 Рік тому

    Der Wasser Brünner

  • @tanthiennguyen9308
    @tanthiennguyen9308 Рік тому

    Seattle Football

  • @tanthiennguyen9308
    @tanthiennguyen9308 Рік тому

    Please, Do Not vergot it.....! I go on Foot locker.........!

  • @tanthiennguyen9308
    @tanthiennguyen9308 Рік тому

    Eh, Pick me Up................! Or I go back Home

  • @tanthiennguyen9308
    @tanthiennguyen9308 Рік тому

    Was denken Sie darüber hinaus Bringend..................? Künstlich & Roboters sind Höchsten Interessant................!

  • @tanthiennguyen9308
    @tanthiennguyen9308 Рік тому

    Wie der Amerikanische Passport gemacht haben.................?

  • @tanthiennguyen9308
    @tanthiennguyen9308 Рік тому

    Wo ist der Mel Gibson...........................?

  • @tanthiennguyen9308
    @tanthiennguyen9308 Рік тому

    Dann der Roboter ist Langweiliger Spielen dürfen haben bitteschön

  • @E-ticket562
    @E-ticket562 Місяць тому

    Go dodgers Tom cruise!

  • @tanthiennguyen9308
    @tanthiennguyen9308 Рік тому

    Wie vieles Ecke wollen Sie noch haben........................?

  • @tanthiennguyen9308
    @tanthiennguyen9308 Рік тому

    Online Foot keine Geld für Tour fahren

  • @tanthiennguyen9308
    @tanthiennguyen9308 Рік тому

    Wahrscheinlich fliege ich nach Hause......! Keine Menschlichen denken Bitteschön

  • @kevinstokes5885
    @kevinstokes5885 6 місяців тому

    I'm a local and one museum everyone should visit is the African American Museum, very enlightening and emotional, another is the Holocaust museum.

  • @nicolebolen3721
    @nicolebolen3721 2 місяці тому

    We have this hope as an anchor ⚓️ hebrews x

  • @nicolebolen3721
    @nicolebolen3721 2 місяці тому

    God damn it Leslie me and Jackie are gonna get our asses canned if we don’t figure this shit out

  • @badabing8152
    @badabing8152 3 місяці тому +1

    "Washington made, Lincoln saved"
    I hope I'm alive to see the monument they build for Donald Trump.

  • @nicolebolen3721
    @nicolebolen3721 2 місяці тому

    National archives

  • @nicolebolen3721
    @nicolebolen3721 2 місяці тому

    Waz there really ?