I went to DC in 2008 and spent about five jam-packed days seeing everything I possibly could. You're right, it was incredible to see the Declaration and Consitution in the National Archives (even though, while we were there, about six douchebags insisted on taking photos and had to be threatened by the guards).
Did you get to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while you were at Arlington? I'm not much for military stuff (truthfully, it all kind of turns me off) but there was something really moving about it. The silence was...incredible, really.
Also, I hope you were able to check out some of the Smithsonian. Coming from the NY area, it was a complete revelation that one could walk into one amazing museum after another at absolutely no cost!! The "suggested donations" at most NYC museums is extortionate these days.
Post more about your trip. I love to live vicariously through other people's travel adventures.
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Did you get to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while you were at Arlington? I'm not much for military stuff (truthfully, it all kind of turns me off) but there was something really moving about it. The silence was...incredible, really.
Also, I hope you were able to check out some of the Smithsonian. Coming from the NY area, it was a complete revelation that one could walk into one amazing museum after another at absolutely no cost!! The "suggested donations" at most NYC museums is extortionate these days.
Post more about your trip. I love to live vicariously through other people's travel adventures.
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