10 mistakes to avoid when visiting Washington, DC

Many mistakes are made when visiting Washington, DC. In this video, I give you tips and tricks to help you plan ahead in order to make the most of your trip. Don't fall for these common blunders.
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0:00 Intro & Overview
0:22 The Mall
1:12 Transportation Plan
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3:19 Mount Vernon
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5:44 The Size of the Mall
6:48 Holocaust Museum
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  • @WereintheRockies
    @WereintheRockies2 жыл бұрын

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  • @michaelshamman7780
    @michaelshamman7780 Жыл бұрын

    Went about 8 years ago. One thing I would add is going on a bicycle or Segway tour. It may cost a few bucks, but you can see many things on and around the mall in an afternoon or evening, while being lead by someone who is knowledgeable about the monuments and local area

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @califgrl
    @califgrl Жыл бұрын

    That was very nice. Thank you❣️ I love DC😊

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @DocRock71
    @DocRock71 Жыл бұрын

    Been three times in last 10 years, last time was in 2014. Two words... bike rentals. We rented them near the Mall and the longer you keep them, the cheaper they are. Had a nice Trek style lightweight bike for 5 days and they ended up costing about $200 a person, which was great compared to car rentals and Ubers.! Bike lanes run down the middle of every major street. It's the best way to get around DC imo...DC is also almost completely flat, so very few hills, so you cover ground so much faster, bike racks are everywhere, you can take you bikes on the Metro (except 2 hours during am and pm rush hour). Check it out if you go to DC. You'll thank me later.

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    Жыл бұрын

    Great advice. Thank you.

  • @barbarahall5514
    @barbarahall55142 ай бұрын

    So helpful! ❤exactly what I was looking for b/f I go to d.c. 😃 Tk you!

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    2 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @150DT
    @150DT4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the information. I wouldn’t have thought to visit Gettysburg. There are several ship museums in Baltimore that I want to see and visiting Ft McHenry might be a good excuse to go see the ships also.

  • @Av-vd3wk
    @Av-vd3wk Жыл бұрын

    Capitol Steps was a great thing to see! Unfortunately, they recently shutdown their performances after 39 years. A massive bummer.

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    Жыл бұрын

    How sad.

  • @lindaschoss9958
    @lindaschoss9958 Жыл бұрын

    Seriously, can’t wait for our DC tour in October…

  • @janicegriffith9810

    @janicegriffith9810

    Жыл бұрын

    Me either Linda! I’ll see you there.

  • @lindaschoss9958

    @lindaschoss9958

    Жыл бұрын

    @@janicegriffith9810 it will be so fun. Can’t wait to meet you❤️❤️

  • @susanmccourt2267
    @susanmccourt2267 Жыл бұрын

    Totally disagree about the Holocaust Museum. It was life changing. And I knew the facts of the Holocaust, but the museum makes it real.

  • @OwenVentures
    @OwenVentures11 ай бұрын

    I'm trying to find a video and can't find this.... are we able to bring our own non electric scooters around DC? (We're driving our rv there so not needing to ride on a plane) would we be able to fold up and carry our scooters into the buildings? Or not?

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    11 ай бұрын

    Those are great questions but we do not know the answers to them. Around the memorials rollerblades & skateboards are not allowed, so I would assume non-electric scooters would not be allowed either.

  • @danacarroll2954
    @danacarroll2954 Жыл бұрын

    Does the circulator run at night?

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    Жыл бұрын

    See the following website: www.dccirculator.com/ride/rider-tools/schedule/

  • @servant2478
    @servant2478 Жыл бұрын

    Help please, stay at elk refuge inn or Jackson lodge end of September? I want to follow your advice go to schbacher landing for sunrise then Jenny lake. How far is Landing From inn and lodge?

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    Жыл бұрын

    Actually about the same distance maybe. But those are two wildly different hotels! Go for Jackson lodge if you can afford it - unforgettable experience.

  • @servant2478

    @servant2478

    Жыл бұрын

    I can get a Jackson Lake cottage no available in lodge. Still better? Only can stay one night?

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s still better. More secluded. Closer to wildlife. Elk refuge inn is fine but close to the main road.

  • @foifoifoi610
    @foifoifoi61010 ай бұрын

    DEAR MATT AND CHERYL, have you ever crossed over with Wolters World

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    10 ай бұрын

    No we have not.

  • @chaplinj6512
    @chaplinj6512 Жыл бұрын

    First mistake, going to DC.

  • @chuckgoodman3828

    @chuckgoodman3828

    Жыл бұрын

    Took the words right out of my mouth!

  • @contentofcharacter
    @contentofcharacter Жыл бұрын

    It really does break my heart that the seat of our free republic is the least free, least republican city in our nation. I used the lowercase “R” on purpose as I’m referring to the principles & not the political party. Though both are true.

  • @rnoodle3

    @rnoodle3

    Ай бұрын

    It breaks my heart that trolls like you feel the need to make political statements on a non-political KZread post.