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Kara Sep 17th, 2001 11:25 AM

Trip to Washington DC this week?
 
Hi, I was/am scheduled to start a trip to Washington DC this Thursday 9/20. I'm having a hard time deciding whether or not I should still go. What is the situation like down there as far as sights being closed, security etc.? <BR>Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

ingrid Sep 17th, 2001 12:25 PM

Check out the Washington, DC Tourism website at <BR>http://www.washington.org/ <BR>for latest info. <BR> <BR>

L Sep 17th, 2001 01:02 PM

We never close in DC, except when it snows an inch. We had this discussion two weeks ago. Osama bin Laden lives in a hole ... and we do not. Welcome to DC. Ciao

ilisa Sep 17th, 2001 01:38 PM

Sights are open, except for White House tours. Capitol just resumed tours today. Come to DC. Enjoy.

L Sep 17th, 2001 01:46 PM

Thank you, Ilisa. Yes, do come to DC ... we need your money, as always. Now, who's got a restaurant or hotel question? We are open for business!! Ciao

Kathy Sep 17th, 2001 04:57 PM

Hello, I just checked out the washington website and everything is open. We are going in 2 1/2 weeks and I have been very upset about traveling. <BR>But I will go... Have a great trip. <BR> <BR> Kathy <BR>

Alan Sep 19th, 2001 04:22 PM

Kara, <BR> <BR>Please do come to D.C. I can tell you as someone who lives here, that life is going on, although just a bit more carefully. <BR> <BR>People are finally starting to come out again, and all sights are open, except for, as the other poster mentioned, the White House tours. <BR> <BR>All museums are open, and in fact, I myself, am thinking of attending one of the free jazz concerts at the Smithsonian this Friday, if they haven't stopped now that summer is over. <BR> <BR>None of us who live here feel fearful about traveling around the area, so please do visit.


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