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I have an opportunity to go to Washington D.C at the end of August.....?
I've never been before and am on a tight budget, but I'm travelling with a friend who has to be there on business, so my room is paid for. While she's at the workshops, I thought I would take in the sights, but I'm a little concerned about the heat and humidity. I have never tolerated the heat very well and have found myself indoors during triple digit days. I know that there is a lot of humidity in that area too, but I'm concerned about how this will impact my overall trip. I'd like to see all the special sights and visit the Smithsonian, but I'm wondering if I should postpone this trip until spring and pay more. Any ideas on this?
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- SuziiQLv 48 years agoFavorite Answer
No do not wait life is too short for that!!!
If it is too hot outside there are plenty of indoor things to do, such as the Smithsonian's (all free and air conditioned). You could also sight see from one of the cicurlator buses ($2.00) ride the bus from Union Station to Georgetown for example and just enjoy the sites from the window. These bus were created especially for tourist and business people. The guided tours are not that expensive. DC - is the capital of awesome and free, for example the Kennedy Center offers free performances everyday at 5 pm. Festivals-galory!!!
I hope you enjoy your trip.
Source(s): http://www.trolleytours.com/washington-dc/ http://dccirculator.com/ http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/ http://washington.org/100-free-and-almost-free-thi... http://washington.org/DC-guide-to/stay-indoors-win... http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/Festivals_Spe... http://eventful.com/washingtondc/events/categories... - Anonymous8 years ago
Well, as long as you have a path set in mind each day for what you want to do you should be okay because all the museums are air conditioned and most of the Smithsonians are free. Just stick with the museums and not the outdoors-y sights. And also, depending on how far your hotel is, you could take metro, though that might be a bit expensive depending on your budget.
Also, to save you money, DO NOT eat in the cafeterias in the restaraunts. They're overpriced and usually not that good anyways. Instead, plan to see one thing in the morning, and when you're finished visting there, go back outside and find a food truck or somewhere cheap. Then go back into the next place you want to visit for the afternoon.
Have fun! Enjoy your visit!
Also, if you're going to have your own car to drive around in, stay off the Beltway (I-495). I wouldn't recommend out-of-towners to use it.
Source(s): I live in Maryland - DON WLv 78 years ago
Well, the temperature rarely goes over 100 with temperatures each day ranging from the 70s to the 80s or 90s. Humidity can be high, though.
I'd say go. Get to the museums when they open at 10am (the temperature should be relatively mild then) and stay inside during the hottest period of the day.
Learn to use our Metro subway system, or use a taxi to get to and from the museums.
- CharlieLv 78 years ago
The Smithsonian has 22 museums...can keep you busy indoors if the weather is unbearable outside.
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- susanLv 68 years ago
I don't know where you're from, but the summer weather in D.C. varies. It can be anywhere from 80's to 90's, but the museums are all air conditioned. If you dress appropropriately it can be great fun. We go down there for day trips in the summer all the time.
