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Planning to travel to Washington, DC? We have all the tips!
My sister lives in the DC area, and we’ve been visiting her a couple of times per year for several years. So luckily, we have a local to help us out! Because we love the DC area so much, we’re going to share with you the top things to do in DC plus where to stay, eat, and play in the nation’s capital for the perfect trip!
From day trips to best eats, this the ultimate podcast guide for travel to Washington, DC!
Would you visit DC? Have you already been? Let us know in the comments or you can reach us on Twitter @wwhoneymoon, Instagram @worldwidehoneymoon, or email [email protected].
Table of Contents
Time Stamps Travel to Washington, DC:
- 0:15- Intro
- 0:32- Updates/chat
- 4:56- Topic intro
- 7:18- Thoughts prior to travel to Washington, DC
- 12:43- First impressions of DC
- 16:43- How to get to DC and getting around
- 18:45- Where to stay in DC
- 19:47- When to visit DC
- 23:25- Top things to do in DC
- 38:47- Day trips from DC
- 39:48- Where to eat/drink in DC
- 46:03- Best meal/drink in DC
- 47:50- Would we go back?
- 49:07- Wrap up
Helpful Links and Further Reading:
- Perfect 3-Day Washington, DC Itinerary (This includes all the details discussed in this podcast episode)
- Cherry Blossom Festival
- Where to Stay:
- Budget: Crowne Plaza Crystal City
- Mid-Range: River Inn
- Luxury: The Hay-Adams
- Other US City Guides:
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- Travel to Stowe
- Fall Road Trip Tips for Vermont
- Best Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains
- Do This NOT That: Great Smoky Mountains
- Best Guide to Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- Things to do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Winter
- US Destinations That Look Like Europe
- Unique Places to Visit in the USA
- Best Wineries in Northeast Ohio
- Epcot Eat and Drink Around the World Guide
- Top 10 US Cities to Visit
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Kat is the founder and author of the World Wide Honeymoon blog. She has traveled to over 35 countries spanning 5 continents to find the most romantic, unique, and fun places for couples to enjoy time together. She creates in-depth itineraries, honeymoon guides, packing lists, and even travel budget guides (Kat’s a former accountant!). Kat has been blogging since 2017, giving honest opinions and tips from her experiences while traveling. Aside from this blog, she runs a podcast with her husband, Chris, called the World Wide Honeymoon Travel Podcast and a travel blog dedicated to France called France Voyager.