3 Days in DC with a 12 year old boy
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3 Days in DC with a 12 year old boy
Hi,
I am bringing my 12 year old son to DC in early August. We will only be there for 3 full days. Any accomodation suggestions would be greatly appreciated - clean and safe is all that I ask for. What I am most interested in though is suggestions as to what we should not miss seeing!
He loves sports!
Thanks so much!
I am bringing my 12 year old son to DC in early August. We will only be there for 3 full days. Any accomodation suggestions would be greatly appreciated - clean and safe is all that I ask for. What I am most interested in though is suggestions as to what we should not miss seeing!
He loves sports!
Thanks so much!
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Don't know the hotel personally but the address seems fine. From the website it looks like it used to be an apartment building. They can be good value. It isn't particularly close to the Woodley Park/Zoo metro (the one the website mentions as proximity to the hotel) so check their shuttle schedule. A long schlep back to your room in hot & humid August isn't a plus.
Priceline is a good option for you if your dates are fixed.
If the Savoy Suites is a cancelable booking, I'd take it and keep looking for something closer to a Metro station.
Priceline is a good option for you if your dates are fixed.
If the Savoy Suites is a cancelable booking, I'd take it and keep looking for something closer to a Metro station.
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Check the Days Inn Connecticut Avenue. I just stayed there for around $90 a night.
Here is a link to my trip report
http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...-sox-games.cfm
Here is a link to my trip report
http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...-sox-games.cfm
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I've heard about the Savoy Suites for a long time, although they might have been apts at one time. IN any case, I don't think it is convenient to metro at all. The problem is your budget is really not very feasible for any large US city. The Hotel tax alone in DC is around 15 pct, I think, so that means you are trying to get a hotel room for about $87. The Days Inn on Ct Avenue is one of the cheapest places I know, and their rates are more like $115 before taxes.
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If your son has a good sense of humor, a Nationals game would be a good time. Misjudged fly balls. Booted ground balls. Relief pitching that does not relieve. If you and your son visit the ballpark and watch the Nats you may be watching history in the making- the worst team in the annals of modern baseball.
If your son likes another sort of history and you have a car, the Antietam Battlefield in near-western Maryland might be for his liking.
If your son likes another sort of history and you have a car, the Antietam Battlefield in near-western Maryland might be for his liking.
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I've always heard that it's cheaper to stay across the Potomac river. I believe there is easy public transportation back into the city. I don't know if it's Pentagon City or Alexandria??? Experts????
You can pick up tours near the Washington Memorial that will take you out to Mount Vernon, which is interesting and has a gorgeous view across the Potomac. My daughter loved wandering the grounds.
The Spy Museum is great. Boys seem to love the Air and Space museum (as does my 11 yo niece). My son and I just loved walking through the memorials and discussing the history. My personal favorite with my son when we went was the President Roosevelt memorial.
Antietam is great if he has an understanding of the Civil War. You might want to watch some History Channel stuff ahead of time.
Is there a youth hostel that you can stay in? Check out Hosteling International. I am sitting in one right now in Santa Cruz, CA with my 13 yo daughter and 11 yo niece. It's lovely, peaceful and social and very affordable. We're sharing a room with another mother and her daughter, and there is a communal bathroom. \
This is the third hostel I have stayed in, and you can't beat the price.
You can pick up tours near the Washington Memorial that will take you out to Mount Vernon, which is interesting and has a gorgeous view across the Potomac. My daughter loved wandering the grounds.
The Spy Museum is great. Boys seem to love the Air and Space museum (as does my 11 yo niece). My son and I just loved walking through the memorials and discussing the history. My personal favorite with my son when we went was the President Roosevelt memorial.
Antietam is great if he has an understanding of the Civil War. You might want to watch some History Channel stuff ahead of time.
Is there a youth hostel that you can stay in? Check out Hosteling International. I am sitting in one right now in Santa Cruz, CA with my 13 yo daughter and 11 yo niece. It's lovely, peaceful and social and very affordable. We're sharing a room with another mother and her daughter, and there is a communal bathroom. \
This is the third hostel I have stayed in, and you can't beat the price.
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You may want to look into staying across the bridge in VA and taking the metro into the city. Rossyln Marriott has deals and a great view of the potomac and DC. Right across from Georgetown. Easy walk to Rosslyn metro.
For things to do: Don't miss the Crime Museum. This is different from the spy museum. Located at 575 7th St NW. Take Gallery Place Metro stop. Hands on and great for boys! Started by America's Most Wanted, John Walsh. Also, the Newseum is great too. Wolfgang Puck cafeteria is awesome in the basement and great views of the city. Your son can be a newcaster and read off the teleprompter. The 911 exhibit is sad but worth seeing there too.
For things to do: Don't miss the Crime Museum. This is different from the spy museum. Located at 575 7th St NW. Take Gallery Place Metro stop. Hands on and great for boys! Started by America's Most Wanted, John Walsh. Also, the Newseum is great too. Wolfgang Puck cafeteria is awesome in the basement and great views of the city. Your son can be a newcaster and read off the teleprompter. The 911 exhibit is sad but worth seeing there too.
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Do not know when you are traveling, I just got 3 rooms at the Marriott across from the Zoo for $95/nite on priceline. we are traveling at end of September. Looking at their website it seems to be a good deal.