Berserk goes to D.C.

[Coinneach]

What a great opportunity! I've always thought that would be fascinating...I'm probably a bit old for it now. My mother worked in civil service and, for a time, worked in the Pentagon. I have quite a number of photos and slides of early D.C. from that time period.

Have a great time!

[Keith A]

Since you showed and intrest in becoming a Mason in a past thread I thought you might like to see this while in D.C.

http://www.scottishrite.org/
http://www.gwmemorial.org/

[Livingston]

I'd also suggest going to Mount Vernon (16 miles) and Monticello (125 miles). Both are outside of DC but well worth the drive. Do NOT try to make both of them in the same day. As I remember (from 45 years ago ) Monticello has so much to look at it will take you all day. And probably the same for Mount Vernon.

[Panache]

What a great opportunity! I'm sure it will be a memorable one for you.

Hmmm...isn't our own Dee and a few other's of the XMTS rabble in the area?

I sense a kilt night in the Capitol!

Cheers

Jamie

[Coemgen]

Theses are things I would say to visit before you leave:

The National Air and Space Museum (and the rest of the Smithsonian if you have the time)
The Vietnam Memorial
Arlington Cemetary
The National Cathedral
The Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials

[Rex_Tremende]

You've already had some great suggestions for places to visit. Keep in mind that you will need to plan for several visits to take in all that the Smithsonian has to offer. I thought the Holocaust Museum was worth the visit. In Washington, there is plenty to inspire awe and reverence and wonder. But not everything in DC is stuck behind a rope or bullet-proof glass. Do try also to get out into some of the neighborhoods where people live. Take the Metro and feel the pulse. I love finding casual restaurants with sidewalk seating to take in the scene of people ambling by, meeting friends, then dashing off later for midnight haircuts.

[ChattanCat]

My suggestions would be:
1) Smithsonian
2) Washington Memorial
3) Lincoln Memorial
4) Williamsburg/Yorktown (it's just down the river!)

[Mike in Dayton]

That sounds like a great opportunity. One of those once-in-a-lifetime events. Make the most of it.

Mike

[Rogerson785]

I spent three great years in the Washington DC area, and still never managed to see everything, although I did see quite a bit and would love to go back. I am fortunate to still know many people in the area and will PM you their info. In addition, if you like beer and running you must check out these two running groups, I ran with them both and had a grand time DCH4 at http://www.qms-dc.com/dch4/dch4.htm
Just some of the friendly people you will find in the Washington DC Hash House Harriett’s and Harriers (DCH4)

http://www.dchashing.org/mvh3/



You never know who might drop in.



The guy to my left was in the New Zealand Air Force and we were living at the same condo complex.





The three of us just ran down this large hill and NO beer.

[McFarkus]

Congratulations!