Category "washington-dc"

Sales tax rate for hotel in Washington DC

Is it normal to have a 14 % tax rate in a hotel in Washington DC ? If so, why this is not mentioned and/or included in the price directly on booking ? PS: thi

Safety when photographing Washington DC during the wee hours

So I know that many people go to DC to take pictures as well as visit museums. Unlike others, I plan to be up early and catch the sunrise for the National Mal

Attending the US Presidential Inauguration next week: Can I see the Swearing-In from the National Mall?

Next week I will be attending the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. I received tickets from a state senator, which are standing room only. However,

Are DSLR cameras permitted in NY & DC tourist attractions?

I'm travelling to NY and Washington D.C. in the near future and am contemplating which camera to bring. I've noticed that many of the museums and tourist attrac

How to get to/from the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

I'm visiting Washington DC in the near future and am thinking of visiting the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Since it's located a

How long should I expect to spend at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History?

I have the good fortune to have an extra day on a business trip in Washington DC. I've decided I'd like to spend that day at the Smithsonian National Museum of

Is the Washington D.C. metrorail day pass valid for buses?

The website seems to suggest that the day pass is only valid for rail. https://www.wmata.com/fares/farecard-options.cfm One Day Pass $14.50 Pass available

Could Delta lower flight cost? [closed]

Flight AEX to DCA in May was $388 Sunday, Tuesday $363, today $403. Will it likely go down again next Tuesday>

Visiting Washington DC and I don't want to miss attractions due to tickets being sold out [closed]

I'm visiting Washington DC for the first time and have about 36 hours. I want to make sure I see the major attractions such as the White House

How to get from Washington Dulles Airport to Edgewood Conference Centre?

I'm traveling from Washington Dulles Airport to Edgewood Ramada conference centre with a suitcase etc. and don't want to take an expensive taxi to get there.

Washington DC Metro [closed]

We'll be traveling to Washington DC for a week, and I'm trying to figure out some stuff with the metro. I saw a page that talked about a shor

Do we need entrance tickets for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC?

Do I need to purchase a ticket to visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC? I searched online and I couldn't found any online sourc

Can I drive in the United States with a Sri Lankan driver's license?

I'm currently in the United States for a short period and would like to know if my local driving license, which was issued in Sri Lanka, would be valid to drive

Do we need special permissions to drive from state to state in the United States? [closed]

If I am to rent a car from one state (DC) and then to travel another state (NY) on the United State do I need any special permissions or permi

Do the road rules change from DC to NY in USA?

I'm asking this for both pedestrians and for drivers. I'm a visitor to Washington DC and would like to rent a car to travel to NY. So I'm eager to know whethe

What is Admission + Wax Hand means in Madame Tussaud's Museum in Washington DC?

I hope https://www.madametussauds.com/washington-dc/en/tickets/ is the official site to buy Madame Tussaud's museum tickets. There I found three types tickets f

How is the crowd in Madame Tussaud's Museum in Washington DC on Sundays?

How long will it take on a normal Sunday (no special holiday or anything) to cover the Madame Tussaud's Museum? Can we buy tickets on premise? Will there be a

How can I check Red line metro schedules in Washington DC 3, 4 days in advance to plan a trip?

Is there a mobile app or any other way that I can check metro schedules in advance?

Is it safe to be at Union Station, Washington DC from 12AM to 2AM? [closed]

My bus is scheduled to depart at 2.30AM. I'm planning to get there at 12AM by metro. Is it safe to stay in the Union station for mentioned hou

Washington DC metro rail and bus

I will be travaling to Washington DC for 6 days, and trying to figure out how to best get around in the city. I very much like the idea of not having to worry a