Visiting Washington DC first week in June
 

I am lucky enough to accompany my lovely wife as she is a presenter at a conference in the Nations capital. I haven't been to DC since I was kicked out of the FBI building in 1968...the day MLK was assassinated.

Seeing how that was a looong time ago, I would love to have some current restaurant recommendations for lunch or dinner.

I am bound and determined to finish that FBI building tour, although I hear it is in a new building.

Also, if there are any seasonal events during that time period that are recommended, I would appreciate any information.

Thank you greatly in advance,

thereyet

Any one, some one?

Sorry, you're going to have to wait even longer to complete that tour. According to the FBI's official website, they no longer offer tours of the building.

Dang it! I guess a drive by will have to do.

thereyet

Hey, thereyet. I couldn't respond earlier because I was traveling to DC!!!!! Trip report to come.
That time of year should be lovely in DC. It is a great city. Where are you staying?

I have had good meals at Bistro Lepic in Georgetown, Vidalia (wonderful), Corduroy, and Urbana. All usually have good reviews on chowhound. I have also enjoyed Sesto Senso on Connecticut which others have not enjoyed as much.

Go to washingtonpost.com city guide for more info on happenings.

Forgot to add that the Wash Post, today, had a great review on the new chef at Mio.

Nationals game at their new stadium.

Thanks Birdie and t. I am staying at the Omni Shoreham, any one know about this place? I am guessing it is just run of the mill.

I do have to look at the Nationals schedule, as my son and I would Love that. Maybe even the A's will be in town for some interleague play.

I will check out your link and the restaurant picks of yours Birdie.

I have just started planning as I only found out I was going this morning. Not one to fool around with the planning end of things am I.

thereyet

I've stayed at the Omni Shoreham, in late 2004. It's a very nice place, lovely grounds and the rare DC outdoor pool (when are you going?). The concierge was wonderful. Nearest Metro stop is Woodley Park, same as the zoo. Interesting casual ethnic restaurants along Calvert.

So the Nationals will be at home against the other Bay Area team, I guess that will have to do. Go Giants!

thereyet

Oops, just noticed the date in your thread title, sorry. Excellent timing, should be lovely.

Hi A, I love ethnic restaurants.

We will be there the first week of June.

I need to hit Google maps ASAP.

thereyet

You are up near the zoo. Not the most central of locations but not too bad. Of course, you'll need to vist the zoo and you might like to go over to the National Cathedral.

There is a nearby metro stop at Woodley Park. The U steet corridor and Adams-Morgan are close. I don't know if they are walking distance. I have stayed at the Marriott up there and walked down Connecticut to Dupont Circle to restaurants without trouble.

I've stayed at the Marriott Woodley Park, and you can walk anywhere from there, but that doesn't mean it's all close (we LOVE to walk). We walked to the mall, to the U Street corridor (loved our lunch at Busboys and Poets), Adams-Morgan, DuPont Circle, etc. With a metro stop right there, if you get tired, hop on the subway! Are the Nationals in their new stadium yet? We went to a game vs. the Giants last summer and took the metro there, too.

Apparently, the new stadium is OPEN!

Will be looking for tickets now.

thereyet

I hope Adams Morgan is within walking distance to the Woodley Park stop, as my daughter will be moving there in a couple of weeks and plans to use that Metro station!

I misspoke above, the restaurants are more on Connecticut Ave, not just Calvert, but you can't miss them if you're using the Metro station. Although that Marriot and the Omni aren't as convenient to the monuments and museums, it's such a pleasant area, IMHO it's worth those few extra Metro stops. You will miss the Marriott's super display of spring bulbs, but it's a nice setting anyway.

On Google maps, the Omni is south of Calvert and spread out between 28th and 24th.

The Omni Shoreham is a longtime conference and convention hotel that I think has, mostly, maintained a pretty nice stature. The neighborhood is leafy urban though as others have noted it's not especially central to the main sights (monuments, Smithsonian). Metro access is easy and close. Lots of ethnic dining opportunities nearby...spanish, ethiopian, thai, indian, lebanese. DC's a great town. Have fun.

Hi A, I have no problem with not too close to the monuments, it is "lovely" in your description that I find enticing.

Love to use subways and other modes of transport. I am guessing renting a car would be a waste?

thereyet

Here's a neighborhoods map of DC:

http://www.washingtonsbestaddress.co...orhood_map.htm

How long are you going for? If only for, say, 4 days, you'll find plenty to do "in the District" and won't need a car at all. If longer, and you want to get outside the city (Monticello, Mt. Vernon, Baltimore (Camden Yards is calling you!!), then you'll probably find a car useful. In a city with as good a public transportation system as DC, car is actually a detriment.