Nice to see the relationship you have with your dad. Enjoy it while you can. Build the memories to last a lifetime.

@davidemoore1620

4 ай бұрын

I so admire and envy your relationship with your father. My father died of cancer when I was twelve, forty-five years ago. We had a wonderful relationship, cut short, and I have great memories that will last all of my life. As the person posted above, enjoy it while you can, and build the memories to last a lifetime.

Pops is awesome! It's cool to see him get more into the video's lately.

I couldn't help but notice your beautiful energy. bless you and your family

The man who sculpted the Lincoln memorial was the grandfather of my first grade teacher which is why I remember his last name, French. Apparently he had deaf family. And it was Lincoln who signed the charter for the first and only college exclusively for deaf individuals, now Gallaudet University there in DC. So Abraham Lincolns hands are carve signing an A with one hand and an L with the other. So it was special to me in many ways since I’m a sign language interpreter. DC has so many amazing museums. I’ve been a few times and still hav3 not seen every museum. The holocaust museum is one I’ve been to twice. I went first after it first opened. Second time I went with someone who really wanted to see it too. I only got to see a smattering of the national gallery cuz it was getting ready to close by the time we got there. I’d love to go back one day.

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for sharing that story, that is so interesting! I agree, I have been many times and there is always so much more to do!

@riamalmustafa3468

Жыл бұрын

@@ThroughMyLensand my life and my life and my life with the love ❤ 😍 💖 to be careful about it is the

@makk-12

10 ай бұрын

Hope you get to go back

@mariahenrich9602

10 ай бұрын

Lincoln memorial is my favorite. The hands!

I am a local here is my critique lol: The summers are really really stinking hot with lots of humidity so that's why there aren't as many tourists as you'd expect. I would suggest coming in the early Fall to see the beautiful foliage and the sometimes mild temperatures or the Spring when the Cherry Blossoms are in bloom. Founding Farmers is really good, especially the Sunday brunch buffet. It is also one of the best options near the Smithsonian's because the top rated food in the city isn't anywhere near that area. So it is great to go before the museums because it is the best in the area, but it is also very overrated. Another great option around the museums is the dining hall at the American Indian Museum. They serve authentic Native American dishes from each of the tribes from a menu prepared by a Native American chef. You are unlikely to find anything like this in most of the country and it is a very unique experience. Ben's Chili Bowl is a very important place. It was a Green Book destination for African American travelers looking for a restaurant that was friendly to black customers. It was also a center for social activism during the Civil Rights era. It is a destination to see for its history alone, however the food is not the best in the city. Their food is eclipsed by many many restaurants serving gourmet hot dogs with premium meats and toppings and gourmet hamburgers in the city. If you want really good food in the city go to the neighborhoods of Georgetown, The Wharf, or Shaw. Also scattered throughout the city you can try the various ethnic restaurants. DC is home to one of the most diverse food scenes in the world, with incredible restaurants from every cuisine. For a longer stay, I would also recommend venturing out to Falls Church to the Eden Center to eat some of the best Vietnamese food outside of Vietnam. You can get delicious Pho and Bahn Mi Sandwiches. Or to Annandale Virginia where there is the best Korean food in the country, where you can get very flavorful Dolsot Bibimbap or Bulgogi. The museums you toured are great. I would also suggest the Spy Museum which was just recently reopened in a new location. It is one of the most cutting edge museums in the world with state of the art displays. The Hirschhorn Museum also is free and has really cool, very large, and sometimes waaaay out there art installations and sculptures, To see their most spectacular limited timed entry events you sometimes need to get to the ticket stand when it opens in the morning or reserve weeks in advance.

This was interesting to see as a local, and I learned a couple things too. Since you visited Ben's Chili Bowl, I just wanted to mention that the reason it's such a landmark is because it's the only surviving business of its era. U street used to be a hugely important cultural neighborhood (nicknamed "Black Broadway") but most of the surrounding establishments were destroyed in the riots and violence following MLK's assassination. Ben's couldn't have endured as a business if they didn't also serve good food, but its historical significance goes well beyond that.

@travelwithpops

Жыл бұрын

@Theeximperfectionist That was one of the most fun things about visiting Ben's. The manager really knew the history and was really interesting to talk to. The food was great, but the coolest part was visiting somewhere with so much history.

@Shiny101

Ай бұрын

So they destroyed their own neighborhood after MLK was assassinated?

I enjoyed the palpable sense of respect and awe you had at The Lincoln Memorial and MLK. They're such amazing places. Great video.

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

Such amazing places and such amazing men, really enjoyed spending some time at both of those

@marydurso8168

Жыл бұрын

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@riamalmustafa3468

Жыл бұрын

@@ThroughMyLensand you are an expert at work and my job that would make it look 😉 to be a part in

As a parent, the best part of this video is that you call your dad “pops.” ❤

I've been to DC once and will have to go back. You guys accomplished a lot for one day.

The national Christmas tree died last year and was replaced after the first of the year. Impressive that they were able to plant such a large one. I've always wanted to visit DC but I follow a vlogger around who shows all the monuments as well as the chaos and noise, protests and constant motorcades!

Thanks for the tour! In 1968 on my 21st birthday my husband and I walked up the stairs in the Washington Monument. There was a cage type elevator and people could see the dedication stones, but we got to see them up close. Unfortunately, we had no camera with us on this adventure and we were totally exhausted by the time we got to the top. A lot of history has happened between then and now and no one is allowed on the stairs anymore. My husband was in the army and we lived in Arlington so we did have time to explore the Capital which was my childhood dream. Thanks again and what a beautiful sunset!

@markwornom1050

Жыл бұрын

It was around that time that I also walked those steps as a young teenager who was part of a small church-sponsored group. That was a workout that I'll never forget and we were not lazy kids either! Good times.

So impressive! Excellent job showing us the things to see in DC. I really hope to get to visit it one day with my kids

You are so respectful and calm. Definitely subscribed!

Great video. I visited there in summer of '16. There is so much to see but I think you did an excellent job of pointing out the hi-lights. Your narration voice is very well done on all your videos. Kudos to you!! Love ALL your trips, as I know I will not be visiting these places again, but at least I can do it with YOU one more time! Thank you for what you do! Most appreciated!

You give such informative tours. I love them.

Superb video again Josh. So informative and interesting 👍

Great tour. Thanks so much, guys!

I love that you and your Pops are so close. Thanks for the vid.

I'm impressed how much you both got through in a day. I was there recently for 4 days and still wasn't enough time to cover what we wanted to, but still got in plenty of stuff to see.

Thanks for sharing such a well-made, concise, and informative video tour!☆

@shehu6536

Жыл бұрын

Wow! I am so excited I just got rid of Herpes permanently within 9 days. I’m so filled with joy right now all thanks (Drewi1) on KZread

Thank you for sharing your visit to DC it's pretty incredible just how much there is to see in the city

Got to visit DC twice in my youth, loved the Smithsonian museums. Really want to take my son one of these days as I feel it's important for every American to visit at least once.

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, I can't wait to take my kids when they get older

always luv watching your videos!!

Great video and great information for our upcoming trip!

love your videos, they have become a must see before any trip. thank you!

Another great overview of a great location. Thanks for these insightful videos. AS a teacher and as a veteran, I firmly believe every American should visit DC. I have been 5 times and have still NOT seen it all. At the top of my yet to see list are the National Gallery, so thanks for wetting my appetite, and the new WWI Memorial. And I am also adding a food stop for a little chili!

We really enjoy your videos and have taken your advice on trips more than once. Thank you!

Hey great video!! DC is one of my fave places I’ve ever visited. I spent about 4 days here by myself just going around monuments and museums and I can’t wait to go back. The museum of African American History is a must-visit too!

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

I wanted to visit there but couldn't get a ticket. I hope to go back and spend more time there. I am glad you enjoy it as well!

Amazing video, I felt like I was there with you guys the way you describe things. Thank you.

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that! It's an incredible area to explore

Fabulous video! I have visited DC many times. You really did an excellent job of filming and highlighting the main attractions. Thank you.

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I'm a local DC guy and you all did a great job in one day. Saw many of my favorite spots.

@donnad5064

9 ай бұрын

How mobility scooter friendly are these exhibits? Always thought I’d have time and then got sick. Still want to go.

Great video! Thank you for sharing.

I’ve been to DC twice and want to go again after watching your video. There is so much to see and do and history and art are favorite interests of mine along with a mix of politics.

As always, this was a fabulous overview of some of the great sites to see in Washington DC. 👏👏👏

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the comment!

We walked over 26 miles in two days there. Amazing sites and the museums are great as you know. Another great video guys. Love your posts. 😎

Very informative thank you so much

Great video. Can’t wait to go again.

OMG! Your Dad reminds me of my Dad----GREAT sense of humor !!! (the baby portrait " I've lost a little weight since then." 😅

Great video!

I currently live in the DC area & absolutely love it. I’ve toured the White House 4 different times & my favorite time was in December when all the trees are up & decorated. Another must do is the tour of the Pentagon inside & out. Good luck & safe travels

We were in DC 10-12 years ago. The memorial that impressed me most was the Korean War memorial. There was light fog and it was quite eerie.

Amazing bonding time ❤

We are going to DC in a couple of weeks, thank you for the great tips! Love your great travel videos!

I enjoy your channel a lot! Thank you so much for sharing

Awesome, dont think I can walk that much in 1 day!!! Good for you🎉

As someone who is really into history, and also love the promise of the ideals of our country, I really have always enjoyed D.C. a lot. I’ve been there about 5 times over the years, and will be back again this fall. I’ve done a tour of the White House in 2015. I think it’s definitely worth doing at least once. You just have to plan ahead, writing your congressman for the tickets, and then expecting going through a LOT of security. I thought it was pretty cool though, how thru had dogs behind a wall you walked by where you couldn’t see them, with a fan that blew your scent to them to detect threats like gunpowder or other things. I still always love the Lincoln Memorial. It’s simple in some ways, but grand and powerful. And as one of my two very favorite presidents, and someone who fought for equality, it has special meaning for me. As the museums go? It’s endless. One of the most powerful is the Holocaust museum. And I can imagine the Museum of African American History is too, which I plan to visit this fall, having just missed its opening by months in fall of 2015.

What a great video. Really enjoyed this. Thank you.

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video! Can we see Pop's paintings sometime?

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

Yea, will have to show them on the next KZread live!

What a beautiful video. I love it so much. Thank you! : )

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Awesome video. Thanks 🎉

Korean War Memorial is my favorite. Just beautiful. The National Gallery of Art is my favorite museum. George Mason Memorial is near the FDR and Jefferson

Great video! That sunset was beautiful!

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

It was so amazing, we got really lucky!

beautifull place... i love this

I love your videos on your trips your photography is great very sharp and very interesting and the places you go so much information just wanted you to know that your father is so cute to go with you I love your family going on these great trips with you.

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment. I love being able to take my dad with me on these trips!

Thank you for this video😊😊😊

Hi dear friend👋🏻😉 Washington is very beautiful🤩🤩 Thanks for sharing this video🙏🏻🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

I love visiting D.C. I live about 60 miles away so I get to go there often. The Air and Space Museum is my favorite Smithsonian museum. Such a shame it was closed. I could spend weeks just walking the mall and visiting the sites and museums. A great place to visit is the National Archives. Thanks for showcasing Washington DC...a truly American treasure.

FY, and decided to watch! I loved it, and now I'm following you😁

Great ideas for my trip in May 2023. I’ve been to the memorials with Wreaths Across America as a chaperone. Having a chance to visit each slowly will be awesome.

Another nice video...Gracias amigo

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for the comment!

Awesome video 😊 very entertaining and educational.

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

I love your videos! I am watching from Australia.

I went to Normandy and that is such a sacred place . You can just feel it. Americans are highly honored there

Excellent- Bike riding is another way to see DC

This is very helpful for me because me and my school class are going to dc for a field trip and we are staying from June fifth to the nineth and you made my day showing all the cool things to look at so thank you for this I appreciate it

Hopefully gonna visit DC soon so thank you for all the tips!!

Awesome video Josh as usual, nice to see you with a genuine sponsor, I will try the coffee, give my regards to the always charming Princess Amy and stay safe, thanks!

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support, I was already subscribed to their coffee before they reached out so it was fun to partner with someone that I already used

Thanks very nice story ❤️😀

Very special to see you at the same places I was in September 😊

great video.shout out your pops

Good job, very nice choices for a full day. I have traveled all over the US and in my opinion there isn't another region of the country that has as much diverse free activities for everyone. I have lived in the DC area for over 60 years and never have I been stymied at doing something new and different.

General Von Steuben was responsible for training our Army for the revolutionary war and helped up defeat the British. He has a house in my hometown.

Hi, i always ❤️ your videos.

Thank you for such a wonderful, informative video. I'm from there, and didn't appreciate it as much as I should have.

Another great travelogue! I'm guessing you walked about 8 or 9 miles. I've done the White House tour twice, and it is a wonderful experience. Standing in the East Room you could really feel history.

tnk u were going this weekend

Very nice video, nicely touching on the main tourist spots. I was curious why you missed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that is right next to the Lincoln Memorial.

Just what I was looking for! We have one day in DC in October

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy it, such a fun city to explore

I was there back in the late 70's, and didn't see half of what I wanted to, ..so much history packed into 1 city..😁..I ordered some Atlas ☕..👍👍

😊😊😊 amazing ✨ Wish to visit epic Washington D.C. some years

Cool video Thanks for this

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

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I hope you can go to Charlottesville and see Monticello it is worth the drive and see James Maddison's home as well

Next trip go to the National Arboretum, National Cathedral, the Aquatic Garden, Frederick Douglass House, the little park near Key Bridge, Arlington National cemetery, Rock Creek Park and the hundreds of interesting sites in and around DC.

@deborahcaplan3565

10 ай бұрын

I second that suggestion - Arlington is awesome -

@deborahcaplan3565

10 ай бұрын

How about the Holocaust museum?

I'm going to DC in April and last month I submitted my request to have a White House tour. I think my two kids would enjoy it. We haven't hard back from our representative yet but I hope we get tickets. Thanks for the cool video.

As I am visiting Washington DC in October your video was really helpful . We have a slot for the Capitol tour and try for the monument and I am really looking forward to it. Thank you for showing

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video!

@cshughes77

Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend a visit to Arlington Cemetery to watch the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier / occurs every 30 minutes, 24/7 - it is the top “must see” item in D.C.

Look at you having sponsors and all!! That’s so awesome!! 🙌🏼😁

@elainemilfelt9385

Жыл бұрын

Well deserved too his videos are awesome

@violetbf3773

Жыл бұрын

@@elainemilfelt9385 yes, I totally agree. Josh is the best!

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Violet, appreciate the support!

@travelwithpops

Жыл бұрын

@Violet BF Hello! It is a good sponsor too as the coffee is delicious and 7$ for a first bag is cheap.

@violetbf3773

Жыл бұрын

@@travelwithpops hello Pops!! I’m ordering some right away.

Great video Josh! The MLK monument is awesome.

It is inspiring to see americans around me being a little more assuring of their loyalty to THIS country, and their adherence to american freedom and equality in personal experience. I had an experience that represented a climactic insight that all things have never ceased to be emptiness, but even despite this, love is. I emphasized the rareness and fullness of the logic and experience of freedom beauty and happiness is gave me, as an equation just that one fractal step beyond the grids. Other americans listened and felt awe, but they then found equalities in their own unique experiences. They are americanly polite. They are finding equality and matching one of my greatest experiences thus making it relateable. Only in america can I be enlightened and instantly everyone else understand without explanation, so i am grateful, this is not a place where spiritual teachers are needed really, so much as a place whose principles must be viewed more simply and constantly for it to grow and flourish as it should. Money alone is not america, and money is possibly in a sense a trap for america, who must assure its true essence of wealth is its adherence to real freedom of life and consciousness without violence. Thank you USA

YSAC!!! “I know that voice anywhere”

This is right on time. I'm heading there at the end of October, and have been trying to figure out what to do.

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

Hope you have a great time. So much more to do then this too!

As a local , I say "well done". As for some areas not seeming like they have "a lot of people", you always have to remember how incredibly LARGE those spaces are. The Mall can accommodate a million people, it never looks full. 😄

I toured the white house when I was young it's awesome

I went to the White House in 8th grade and at the age of 40, I'm going again next week.😢

I hope you are successful in your work, my friend 💥💥💥💣🌹🌹👌🏻😉

Riding the DC circulator bus is a great way to save time and money when touring DC monuments and museums. For longer trips, the Washington metro is a great time and money saver. Uber and cabs frequently get stuck in DC's notorious traffic. Whatever you do in DC, don't try to drive around the city. Traffic moves like turtles and parking costs a fortune If you can find it at all.

Nice video. Love your editing and sound mixing . The background music is awsome 👌 Wish to know the app you used for editing . Thanks

@ThroughMyLens

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I use Final Cut Pro for editing

@midhunkjairaj4124

Жыл бұрын

@@ThroughMyLens Thanks 🙏

the Tours are worth it hope you try them out someday. As a class we went right 5 months before 9/11 and went to see the House Legislate for 20 minutes

WOW! Thanks for telling us Ben's Chili Bowl can be ordered online!!!!!! P.S....how cool that you and your Dad drove the entire Route 66 !!! ......ROFL over your Dad being chased by dinosaurs !!!!!!!🤣

Dan Brown's Inferno brought me here.