Comments for Washington, DC Tourist Information, travel tips, and hotel reservations

Comment on Virginia Beach by Tamara Loring

Tamara Loring — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:32:42 +0000

I’m seeking a way to get from Washington D.C. to Virginia Beach without driving and without taking public transportation.
Can you recommend a 24 to 48-hour sightseeing tour or tour bus for me? I do not really need any sightseeing guiding – this is just to get to Virginia Beach, where a friend will meet us and show us around.
Thank you in advance,
T. Loring

Comment on Traveling to Washington, D.C. by Deb

Deb — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:06:59 +0000

Hi. We are going to be visiting DC in March. I have concerns about running out of battery with my mobility scooter. Is there any public places I can plug in if I need to? Thanks

Comment on Getting Around Washington, D.C. by Brian

Brian — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:19:15 +0000

When you go to the Hotel section to browse hotels, you need to click the link that says “Filter results.” This is near the top of the page in the search box where you enter the check in date. A selection of amenities will appear for you to choose from in your search. Check mark the “free parking” box and click the search button.

Comment on Hotels by Brian

Brian — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:16:06 +0000

Click the link above that says “Browse All Washington, DC Hotels and Tour Packages.” Near the top of the page where you enter your check in date, click the link that says “filter results.” This will bring up a list of amenities that you can choose to include in your search. “Free parking” is one of the options you can choose in that list.

Comment on Hotels by Ellen Timko

Ellen Timko — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:33:17 +0000

How do I find out which hotels in Washington DC offer free parking for their guests

Comment on Getting Around Washington, D.C. by Ellen Timko

Ellen Timko — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:21:32 +0000

How do I find out which Washington DC hotels offer free parking for hotel guests

Comment on Getting Around Washington, D.C. by Brian

Brian — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:16:56 +0000

Metro offers a printable map here: http://www.wmata.com/pdfs/pocket_guides/english.pdf

Comment on Getting Around Washington, D.C. by Brian

Brian — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:09:48 +0000

If you are traveling down 95, when you get close to Washington DC, you do not want to travel through the city. Instead take the beltway around the city. Avoid morning and afternoon rush hour times, as traffic is very heavy with commuters. You should probably go around the city on the Eastern side, because there is currently a lot of construction around the Western side near Rt. 66 and Tyson’s Corner. Also, the Virginia Department of Transportation has a great resource for road conditions (with maps) at http://www.511virginia.org.

Comment on Getting Around Washington, D.C. by Becky

Becky — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:38:04 +0000

In order to get out of New England, you must cross the Hudson River. Avoid going over the George Washington Bridge. It may be shorter, but you will sit in traffic. Use the Tapenzee Bridge. That’s the best advice I can give you.

Comment on Getting Around Washington, D.C. by Pat M

Pat M — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:55:40 +0000

What is the best time and route to get through DC? We will be driving from Boston to South Carolina and would like advice on this so we can avoid the heaviest traffic.