Will going over to visit my sister in D.C later this year and are already planing what I should do with my two weeks. So what shouldn't I miss? Sure my sister knows of a lot of things, but there might be something she's missed...

And of course, any hobby shops you can recommend?

The Newseum,The Capital if you can get a tour,The Air and Space Museum,Baseball game at Nationals Park,Museum of American History and Museum of Natural History.Old Town Alexandria,Hockey game at Verizon Center.

And so much more,it is a great place to visit.

You used to be able to see the Navy Yard,not sure any more

Enjoy,buy a guide book for sure.

That sound great, despite the fact that the Capitals isn't my favourite NHL-team...

Leaving today, so if anyone has any last minute tips, feel free to share!

Otherwise, see you in 14 hours DC!

The World War 2 Memorial, both air & space museums- one is downtown on the National Mall and the other newer one is at Dulles Airport, You'll need to have a Congressman grant you access to the Capital building. The Vietnam war memorial is very sobering in it's simplicity and sheer amount of names. Arlington National Cemetery is a must, the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns is a hallowed sight. Use the Metro trains whenever possible from one venue to the other, makes things easier. If you want to take a 2 hour drive south then this would be great also, http://www.goordnance.army.mil/OTHC/index.html

You do not need a Congressman to tour the Capital Building,The Whitehouse yes,not the Capital

http://tours.visitthecapitol.gov/



Have fun,I will be there this coming weekend

Hmmm, You used to have to get a pass from from your Congressman or Senator to get into the gallery when that house was in session. Being Swedish, that's a little complicated. Does your sister live in the district, Maryland or Virginia? Her representative's office might be able to issue you a pass.

Capital tours used to (1979) form in the rotunda, take you into the gallery of the chambers if they weren't in session, past the old Supreme Court, former chambers, hall of statues and maybe up a level or two into the rotunda...

Welcome to the New World.

You need a Pass from a member of congress to get on the House or Senate floor, but not to tour.. . Was cool sitting on the floor though, I must say.