Afternoon in DC

[GM Platter]

I have an afternoon open in DC next week, staying near the White House. Never been before, and I know one afternoon / evening is too short to see everything i'd like, but looking for suggestions.

Right now I'm planning on walking the monuments and taking a bunch of pictures. Any good local greasy spoons?

 

[DCLonghorn]

Tune Inn and Hawk and Dove on Capitol Hill. They are next to each other. Hopefully Savvy will chime-in, she know's where all the burger and beer specials are located.

 

[AustinBat]

You might want to see some of the Smithsonian during the afternoon, and walk to the monuments later when the museums are closed. I love the Museum of American History, but then I was a history teacher! You won't have time to see more than a little of one or two, so check online and pick what interests you most.

 

[SabreHorn]

Definitely the Tune Inn. Of the Smithsonian buildings, I'd say the Aerospace Museum. I think the Museum of History is still closed.

Orleans House is near subway in Reston - pretty good food, and of nostalgic.

In the basement of the Capitol, north end entrance, at teh base of the stairs is a room with the greatest quote in the entire Capitol. Get a camera, take a picture, send to all your friends to have framed.

 

[Eating Club]

Five Guys, although it's nationwide now

Ben's Chili Bowl

 

[GM Platter]

Thanks for the tips folks, looking forward to the trip!

 

[savvy]

what everyone else said.

if you have time, try a night tour of the city via the Tourmobile. I think it's still $30 and it starts at 7pm from Union Station.

If you go to Tune Inn, play someWillie Nelson and Johnny Cash. If a really drunk looking douche tries to play a bunch of Yes songs on the digital jukebox, pay extra credits to "make mine first." It's money well spent.