visiting Washington DC in the summer?!

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Apr 4th, 2008 | 05:34 AM

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visiting Washington DC in the summer?!

The only time my family can visit Washington DC is in July - is this a big mistake?! I am looking to stay outside of the ciy on the metro route at a reasonably-priced hotel with a pool. Any suggestions?

Apr 4th, 2008 | 05:51 AM

GeorgeW

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Pick a hotel on the Orange Line somewhere out in northern Virginia. By no means be tempted by the lower hotel rates of Prince George's County, a crime-ridden pig stye to the east of DC.

Apr 4th, 2008 | 07:37 AM

Rich

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We usually stay in Alexandria . . last time at the Embassy Suites which is just across the street from the Metro station.

It's a short walk to the old town and many nice places to eat.

Apr 4th, 2008 | 07:38 AM

Rich

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http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_...ginia/index.do

Apr 4th, 2008 | 07:54 AM

Lorraine

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Don't worry about it being July -- see outdoor sites in early morning or evening, and go to museums in the heat of the day. Get a summer schedule for the Circulator bus to help you get around without a lot of walking.

Apr 4th, 2008 | 08:00 AM

Ruff

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We all survive just fine here in July. Be sure you drink plenty, plenty, plenty of water particularly if you are coming from a less humid environment. And the weather could be great...

Apr 4th, 2008 | 08:22 AM

sdbeach

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There's a hotel right across the Key Bridge from Georgetown--walking distance to the yellow line and also walking distance into DC, proper. Staying in D.C. is also a great idea--but you might get a pool if you stay outside the main area.

visiting Washington DC in the summer?!

visiting Washington DC in the summer?!

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