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Washington DC fun on business

Ask this member a question. frannygirl123 Recent business trip to Washington DC
9 Jun 2006
2.0 of 5 stars based on 4 votes
Traveling to Washington DC on business doesn't mean you need to get stuck on the train or plane - make it a road trip. Once in DC, don't get stuck in the hotel watching "OnDemand" movies, there are lots of quick things to do in the evening that won't break your travel budget.
  • Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Herndon
  • Category: Roadtrip
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  • Appeals to: Business travellers , Budget travellers , Tourists
  • Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Tags: Baltimore, Crab, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Road Trip, Cheesesteak, Business
1. Figure out what to do before you get there
http://www.washington.org/index.cfm?blnNavView=True&idContentType=36&i...
Hit this site before you go so you can figure out a few quick things to do before you are in town. This is the Washington DC Travel and Tourism website. Most of the monuments are free to get in and wonderful to walk around and get fresh air. All are within easy reach of the metro!
2. Stop in Philly to eat a cheesesteak on your way to DC!
http://www.genosteaks.com/
If you are traveling from NYC to DC, make a pitstop right off of I95 in Philadelphia. Get off at the Washington Ave. exit and go west to 9th St. Geno's is located at 1219 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA.
3. Things to do in Philadelphia
http://www.gophila.com/
This is a great site that has great deals and what to do info for Philadelphia
4. Looking for Quirky things to do on your way through Baltimore?
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/hotels-motels/hotelinfo/11138.html
This site has fun things to do that are a bit 'different' than usual. See things around Baltimore to do.
5. Seafood your thing? This is a great little crab restaurant not far off of I95 outside of Baltimore
http://www.theseasiderestaurant.com/index.php
This is a crabhouse that does anything you want in crab. Ceasar Crab Salad, Crab Sandwich, whatever you want!
6. Hyatt Dulles
Hyatt Dulles, Herndon, Virginia
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Ave price: $152
Great hotel - usually has lots of last minute deals and cheaper than any of the downtown DC hotels. Lots of business amenities, but family friendly too! Out of the way, but not too far from the Vienna train station to get you into downtown DC.
7. National Zoo Washington DC
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/default.cfm
This is a free zoo. You can walk right in off the street. It is in the Wardman Park area of Washington DC easy to get to from the metro train station
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