Must see in DC in July

Got a book in today with a map - maybe I can figure some of this stuff out now -maybe - of course I can't tell how far away things really are - but I can guess - LOL
 
Is there a place to get discounted Kennedy Center tickets for a show?

I am not sure. I would love to know this also. We went to see The Phantom of the Opera at the Kennedy Center on one of our trips. We bought the tickets several months in advance, though, from the center's web site.
 
Got a book in today with a map - maybe I can figure some of this stuff out now -maybe - of course I can't tell how far away things really are - but I can guess - LOL

Everything looks a LOT closer on the maps. If you look at the Smithsonian's alone, they look like they are right next door to each other, they are but the buildings a HUGE. It can take 5 minutes or more to walk from one building entrance to another. We walked from Arlington Cemetery to the Lincoln Memorial-it looked to be under a mile, it was a LOT longer than that. Then walked down to the Washington Memorial and that was another LONG walk (hit most of the other memorials along the way). We calculated that between walking around the cemetery and all the walking around the monuments we walked about 10 miles our first day there.

One thing we thought about AFTER we got home was that we could have used the metro between sites more than we did. The weather was nice so it wasn't an issue but if it is really hot, use the metro more.
 

I am not sure. I would love to know this also. We went to see The Phantom of the Opera at the Kennedy Center on one of our trips. We bought the tickets several months in advance, though, from the center's web site.

Are there any bad seats there? Should we skip a show there if we can't afford the good seats?
 
Everything looks a LOT closer on the maps. If you look at the Smithsonian's alone, they look like they are right next door to each other, they are but the buildings a HUGE. It can take 5 minutes or more to walk from one building entrance to another. We walked from Arlington Cemetery to the Lincoln Memorial-it looked to be under a mile, it was a LOT longer than that. Then walked down to the Washington Memorial and that was another LONG walk (hit most of the other memorials along the way). We calculated that between walking around the cemetery and all the walking around the monuments we walked about 10 miles our first day there.

One thing we thought about AFTER we got home was that we could have used the metro between sites more than we did. The weather was nice so it wasn't an issue but if it is really hot, use the metro more.

I wish I could find somewhere that told us if two places were close enough to walk to - or how far the Metro is from this museum ...
 
what about strollers? Are there any restrictions? Are there any rental places (like WDW)? Trying to decide what to do with dd - she hasn't ridden in one since last year @ WDW - she didn't mind it there - I'd have to pick up an umbrella one I guess 'cause I'm sure she'll be worn out.
 
I wish I could find somewhere that told us if two places were close enough to walk to - or how far the Metro is from this museum ...

I posted my itinerary here and people that knew DC well helped. I would say that everything is "close" enough to walk if you have time and the ability but if it is hot or you aren't able to walk a mile, ride the metro between sites. Like, there is a metro stop near the 'beginning" of the Smithsonian buildings and near the end, instead of walking all that way, take the metro--but it is still walkable.

This website might help give you an idea. http://www.walkjogrun.net/ It will be a little time consuming but if you type in your "address" as Washington, DC you can zoom in, then select "create a route" and click on the starting and stopping point and it will give you the distance. Most of the buildings are labeled so that really helps. I put in the distance between the Am History Museum and the Nat'l Gallery of Art, which are basically next door to each other and it is .54 miles from front door to front door.
 
what about strollers? Are there any restrictions? Are there any rental places (like WDW)? Trying to decide what to do with dd - she hasn't ridden in one since last year @ WDW - she didn't mind it there - I'd have to pick up an umbrella one I guess 'cause I'm sure she'll be worn out.

I didn't see any restrictions on strollers nor did I see any rental places. An umbrella stroller is a good idea-get one with a basket if you can.
 
I wish I could find somewhere that told us if two places were close enough to walk to - or how far the Metro is from this museum ...
If you download Google Earth you can use the measuring tool (it's a ruler icon in the top tool bar) to measure the distance (as the crow flies) between two points. Also, each museum website should have a directions section that will tell you which is the closest Metro stop.
 
Are there any bad seats there? Should we skip a show there if we can't afford the good seats?

I really do not know. I am sorry. We went to celebrate a friend's 40th birthday. It was a big celebration - a nice dinner and then the show. She had a booked a limo for the night. Well, the limo got stuck in evening traffic so it was late picking us up at the hotel. Then apparently the driver got lost trying to find the restaurant. We were late for our dinner reservations and then almost late for the show! We got to our seats JUST as the show was starting. My friend was so stressed out! So, to be honest, I did not get to see much of the theater. At intermission we went to the bathroom so there wasn't really time to look around/explore. Then after the show we had to go straight to the limo waiting for us outside. I do remember that the theater was HUGE and very nice. I would think that all seats would be good. We were in orchestra level, about the 5th row. Those were great seats, but we splurged for them since it was a special night.
 
I posted my itinerary here and people that knew DC well helped. I would say that everything is "close" enough to walk if you have time and the ability but if it is hot or you aren't able to walk a mile, ride the metro between sites. Like, there is a metro stop near the 'beginning" of the Smithsonian buildings and near the end, instead of walking all that way, take the metro--but it is still walkable.

This website might help give you an idea. http://www.walkjogrun.net/ It will be a little time consuming but if you type in your "address" as Washington, DC you can zoom in, then select "create a route" and click on the starting and stopping point and it will give you the distance. Most of the buildings are labeled so that really helps. I put in the distance between the Am History Museum and the Nat'l Gallery of Art, which are basically next door to each other and it is .54 miles from front door to front door.

Thanks so much - I'll check out the link. Do you know where your itinerary thread is? Is it on this board? I'd love to read it....and if you have any tips on what NOT to do as well would be great or other tips - like you left too much time at such & such museum, etc.
 
I really do not know. I am sorry. We went to celebrate a friend's 40th birthday. It was a big celebration - a nice dinner and then the show. She had a booked a limo for the night. Well, the limo got stuck in evening traffic so it was late picking us up at the hotel. Then apparently the driver got lost trying to find the restaurant. We were late for our dinner reservations and then almost late for the show! We got to our seats JUST as the show was starting. My friend was so stressed out! So, to be honest, I did not get to see much of the theater. At intermission we went to the bathroom so there wasn't really time to look around/explore. Then after the show we had to go straight to the limo waiting for us outside. I do remember that the theater was HUGE and very nice. I would think that all seats would be good. We were in orchestra level, about the 5th row. Those were great seats, but we splurged for them since it was a special night.

Yep definitely a stressful night for you! WOW I'd love to know someone that would throw me a 40th b'day party like that! :eek: Can't imagine how they'll top it for the 50th! :lmao:

The seats we will be getting are the 2nd tier...I want the kids to be able to see - so I'm really hoping they can - we may need to get binoculars!
 
Are there any bad seats there? Should we skip a show there if we can't afford the good seats?


In my opinion, yes, there are bad seats.

When we went to see Wicked, I could not get orchestra seat. I was on the top (third?) tier. I felt like I was sitting on the side of a cliff. We were back, yet above the action, so I looked down on the show. It was the first time we've ever had "bad" seats for a Broadway show and it really ruined the show for us. I know not everyone feels like that but I really hated every minute of it.
 
Yep definitely a stressful night for you! WOW I'd love to know someone that would throw me a 40th b'day party like that! :eek: Can't imagine how they'll top it for the 50th! :lmao:

The seats we will be getting are the 2nd tier...I want the kids to be able to see - so I'm really hoping they can - we may need to get binoculars!

Yes, it was a stressful night. I hated it for her to have that stress on her special night, but it ended up working out; we did not miss any of the show.
It was a nice birthday for her! She paid for some of the stuff, and we paid for other stuff. She had another family of friends there too. There were 11 of us in all. I do not think she will do anything big like that for any of her other birthdays. Well........I do not think so, anyway. ;)
 
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