Travel advice...

[vtelvr]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

I'm about 20 miles out of DC in Maryland. To lower your hotel costs, you can look at the Metro lines and find a hotel within a short distance to an access. You can actually get away without a car if you fly into Reagan International. There is a Metro access to that airport.

Check...that is what we have been seeing on the short time of research we have done.

Originally Posted by Stangkiller

Keep an eye on Travelocity/priceline, ect. every once in a while they have some crazy deals to places like Ireland.

Thanks, but no passports(need to work on that)...

Originally Posted by Cybercowboy

Arlington National Cemetery is a place every American needs to visit at least once in their lifetimes.

Originally Posted by ...Whitepower...

Puerto Rico.. No passport needed, plenty of cheap flights connecting through miami/lauderdale too.

Go defrost for a bit and experience a different culture.

That's what i would do if i were you anyway.

How is this no passport needed?...Yes, I am a dumbass...haha

[...Whitepower...]

If you are a U.S. citizen you can visit US territories like the Virgin Islands, Guam and Puerto Rico (there are a couple others) and you don't need to have a passport.

Google it.

[...Whitepower...]

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[vtelvr]

Sweet...Thanks WP. I was unaware. I figured those would be passport only trips.

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by ...Whitepower...

Puerto Rico.. No passport needed, plenty of cheap flights connecting through miami/lauderdale too.

Go defrost for a bit and experience a different culture.

That's what i would do if i were you anyway.

Can you please post a bigger freekin pic?

one of his requirements was continental US or I'd be suggesting all sorts of Caribbean stuff.

[vtelvr]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

Can you please post a bigger freekin pic?

one of his requirements was continental US or I'd be suggesting all sorts of Caribbean stuff.

Well, to be 100% truthful, I said continental because I didn't know there were places we could go without passports...so, that is open. HOWEVER, DC really has my interest because of all of the history and cool shit to see. Depends on what the wife wants. She has to go to Minnesota in a couple of weeks...she may be ready for a warm climate!

[...Whitepower...]

Originally Posted by vtelvr

Well, to be 100% truthful, I said continental because I didn't know there were places we could go without passports...so, that is open. HOWEVER, DC really has my interest because of all of the history and cool shit to see. Depends on what the wife wants. She has to go to Minnesota in a couple of weeks...she may be ready for a warm climate!

I assumed as much and was right, so suck it Tom!

For the record, DC is a trip that every American needs to make at least once in their life. When my kids are a few years older, i'll be taking them for sure.

[VatorMan]

BTW-Here is a cool bar.Jewish/Irish.You can get bacon in your matzoh ball soup.

Star & Shamrock - H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast - Washington, DC
Right next to it is an awesome German bar/bistro with decent Schnitzel and beer in hugeass glasses.

Biergarten Haus - Washington, DC

[vtelvr]

Looks like Washington DC it is. It can be done within our budget, and my wife and I both enjoy the things it has to offer. Vatorman, expect a PM closer to time...I owe you a beer for the guidance!

[lspencer534]

Originally Posted by vtelvr

Looks like Washington DC it is. It can be done within our budget, and my wife and I both enjoy the things it has to offer. Vatorman, expect a PM closer to time...I owe you a beer for the guidance!

Vatorman is temporarily unavailable, but I am authorized to accept beer for him. Moosehead is my preference. Thank you.

[polarbear]

San Diego if I was looking for sun and sand, or about 25 miles East of here (mt. Hood) if I was looking to ski.

[Me2]

Charlottesville, VA is about a 2 hour drive from DC if you decide to go there. I enjoyed touring Monticello and the area is quite nice.

[aj]

DC you have Arlington, The Wall, Museum of Am. History, the bone building (right next to Am. Hist) is really cool also. Air & Space is a must do.

Seriously, you could take 2 weeks and be busy everyday.

[Norm]

Since you may be in the DC vicinity, head out to Dulles near Sterling, VA and stop by the Udvar-Hazy Flight Museum, an extension of the Smithsonian, has the Space Shuttle, Blackbird, some history making aircraft there.
Have a good time.

[FasterTraffic]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

That's the great thing about DC-you can do it on a budget. All the Smithsonian museums, National Zoo, etc are free (except the Air Space by Dulles Airport) $20 to park but the museum is free.

I'd rather pay to visit D.C. than go to Las Vegas for free.

[vtelvr]

Originally Posted by lspencer534

Vatorman is temporarily unavailable, but I am authorized to accept beer for him. Moosehead is my preference. Thank you.

Originally Posted by polarbear

San Diego if I was looking for sun and sand, or about 25 miles East of here (mt. Hood) if I was looking to ski.

Trying to stay out of Commie-fornia...But would love to do the Pacific Hwy drive...at some point in my life. 4-5 days isn't enough to see all we would want to see.

Originally Posted by Me2

Charlottesville, VA is about a 2 hour drive from DC if you decide to go there. I enjoyed touring Monticello and the area is quite nice.

Originally Posted by aj

DC you have Arlington, The Wall, Museum of Am. History, the bone building (right next to Am. Hist) is really cool also. Air & Space is a must do.

Seriously, you could take 2 weeks and be busy everyday.

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

Colorado - no doubt about it.

Too cold, and I do not do the skiing thing...so maybe a wasted trip??

Originally Posted by Norm

Since you may be in the DC vicinity, head out to Dulles near Sterling, VA and stop by the Udvar-Hazy Flight Museum, an extension of the Smithsonian, has the Space Shuttle, Blackbird, some history making aircraft there.
Have a good time.

Originally Posted by FasterTraffic

I'd rather pay to visit D.C. than go to Las Vegas for free.

This. All fkin day long. Vegas has it's fun, and I'm sure as a single guy I would have loved the debauchery...however, I have to keep in mind that I am married, and for right now, want to stay that way!

[81.]

detroit?

[FasterTraffic]

Originally Posted by Norm

Since you may be in the DC vicinity, head out to Dulles near Sterling, VA and stop by the Udvar-Hazy Flight Museum, an extension of the Smithsonian, has the Space Shuttle, Blackbird, some history making aircraft there.
Have a good time.

That's tops on my list for the next time I'm out in the D.C. area.

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by FasterTraffic

That's tops on my list for the next time I'm out in the D.C. area.

It's the one "Don't miss" museum in my mind. Plus if you work it right, they show first run IMAX movies out there. We've gone out to the museum 3 hours prior to movie time and walked through the exhibits and then to the theater.
Be sure and hit Ben's Chili bowl and Old Ebbit Grill. Pretty much guaranteed to see some political schmuck there. Give them the finger and then have a nice dinner.
Sushi Taro is the best sushi in DC. If you do decided to explore Northeast DC-when you see bars on the windows and hear gunshots-you've gone far enough,go back.

[vtelvr]

Originally Posted by 81.

detroit?

Looking to not come home with any holes that God didn't give me...

Originally Posted by VatorMan

It's the one "Don't miss" museum in my mind. Plus if you work it right, they show first run IMAX movies out there. We've gone out to the museum 3 hours prior to movie time and walked through the exhibits and then to the theater.
Be sure and hit Ben's Chili bowl and Old Ebbit Grill. Pretty much guaranteed to see some political schmuck there. Give them the finger and then have a nice dinner.
Sushi Taro is the best sushi in DC. If you do decided to explore Northeast DC-when you see bars on the windows and hear gunshots-you've gone far enough,go back.

Yeah...this is the info I need now...what is the must see stuff, where are the good places to eat...all that good info...